BYB Remote vs Gradescope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BYB Remote
This application allows users to remotely control a two-channel signal generator for TTL signals. It enables the generation of square-wave pulses with adjustable frequency, pulse width, and duration, ideal for electronics projects.
- Remote TTL signal generation
- Control two independent square-wave pulses
- Adjustable frequency
- Adjustable pulse width
- Adjustable duration
- Requires BYB remote signal generator hardware
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Do you have a project that requires TTL signals? Are you tired of having to plug in your Function Generator? Would you like to remotely enable your project? Well... You are in luck! Backyard Brains has your back. Using this app, and our lightweight and portable two-channel signal generator you can remotely enable TTL signals! Simply connect to the standard 0.1" header and you will be able to control two independent square-wave pulses with a swipe of your finger on your smartphone! The Backyard Brains remote signal generator is a great addition to your electronics workbench! Using this app, you can choose the type of signal to generate: selecting the frequency, pulse width, duration, and more. Note: You need the BYB remote signal generator hardware to use this app. https://backyardbrains.com/products/remote
Gradescope
Easily upload assignments for courses using this app. Submit files from your device or scan your work directly. Assign pages for variable-length assignments and resubmit if needed before the deadline.
- Upload assignments
- Scan documents with camera
- Select existing files
- Assign pages for variable-length assignments
- Resubmit assignments
- View submitted and graded assignments
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Students, upload your assignments to Gradescope more easily than ever before! If your instructor uses Gradescope for your assignments, you can now upload your submission with our mobile app. After installing and opening the app, login to see your Gradescope courses and assignments. To upload a submission, click on the assignment in the “Not Submitted” tab and either “Select File” to select an existing file from your device or “Scan” all pages of your completed work using your iPhone’s camera. Once you submit your file(s), for templated assignments, you’re all set. For variable-length assignments, “Assign pages” to indicate where your answer for each question appears within your submission. It’s that easy! After confirming, your assignment then moves to the “Submitted” tab. If needed, you can resubmit your assignment until the due date your instructor set has passed. Once it is graded and grades are published for the assignment, it then moves to the “Graded” tab. Note: For V1 of the app, you will be directed to our mobile website for any advanced functionality, including viewing feedback and submitting timed, programming, or online assignments. Stay tuned for future updates that will allow you to do even more with our mobile app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BYB Remote at 3.0 against Gradescope's 1.4. BYB Remote also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.4). Gradescope's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (231 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BYB Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 231 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BYB Remote ships an update every 11 months, Gradescope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BYB Remote | Gradescope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.4 (231 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 231 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #119 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Backyard Brains | Turnitin |
Customer experience
BYB Remote
Gradescope
Bugs and requests
BYB Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Gradescope
Reported bugs
3 issues- Camera flash issues during scanning
- Photos not uploading in correct order
- Inconsistent download button behavior
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to sort assignments by due date
- Integration of tools for instructors
- Improved iPad and tablet optimization
In-app purchases
BYB Remote
No in-app purchases
Gradescope
No in-app purchases









