Comparison

Calc for Average Lite vs Grade Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Calc for Average Lite

Easily calculate average scores by inputting numbers. This tool provides quick results for your averaging needs.

Highlights
  • Quick average score calculation
  • Input numbers to see average
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Calculate averages quickly and easily. Enter numbers to see the total, count, and average instantly. You can edit, delete, and reorder saved values. A ranking view makes it easy to compare results. Useful for tests, scoring, classes, and everyday calculations.

About

Grade Control

Easily track your school courses, assignments, and GPA. This app automatically calculates your GPA and helps you set and achieve grade goals by showing you what you need on future assignments. Manage your academic progress with customizable grade scales and assignment tracking.

Highlights
  • Automatic GPA calculation
  • Set and track grade goals
  • Course and assignment tracking
  • Customizable grade scales
  • Assignment due date notifications
  • Weighted and non-weighted courses
Features
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The Grade Control app is a convenient way to track school assignments, courses, and your GPA. GPA is calculated for you, so you'll always know what your grade is and what grade you need to reach your goal. GPA Know where you stand with automatic GPA calculation. Goals Set goal course grades and let Grade Control tell you what grade you need on future assignments. Courses Track courses and watch as both your overall GPA and semester GPA is automatically calculated. Assignments Track assignments or syllabus items. Get notifications or set calendar events when specific assignments are due and more. Customization Enter custom overall grade scales, course grade scales, schedules, weighted and non weighted courses, extra credit assignments and more. Privacy We believe privacy is a human right and do not collect any user data. And so much more... Terms of Service: https://kangostudios.com/#/terms Privacy Policy: https://kangostudios.com/#/privacy

Screenshots

Calc for Average Lite3 screens
Grade Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Calc for Average Lite and Grade Control both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Calc for Average Lite's written reviews are positive against 30% of Grade Control's. Calc for Average Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Grade Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 46 months). On price, rating and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grade Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Calc for Average Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Calc for Average Lite against 4.2 for Grade Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grade Control has 495 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Calc for Average Lite's written reviews are positive against 30% of Grade Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calc for Average Lite ships an update every 46 months, Grade Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calc for Average Lite versus Grade Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalc for Average LiteGrade Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)4.2 (495 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better29.9% of reviews
Number of ratings10495 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHoly IncKango Studios LLC

Customer experience

Calc for Average Lite

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Grade Control

All ratings495 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive29.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative55.8%

Bugs and requests

Calc for Average Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Grade Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Assignments not saving properly
  • Grades and progress resetting unexpectedly
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for weighted grades and AP/advanced classes
  • Improve syncing between devices
  • Provide more detailed analytics and grade forecasting

In-app purchases

None

Calc for Average Lite

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Grade Control

Subscriptions4
  • Grade Control Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
  • Grade Control Premium 6/Mo$5.996 Months
  • Grade Control Premium 12/Mo$9.991 Year
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  • Ultra - Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium - Unlimited Grades$4.99
  • GC Unlimited - Tip Large$19.99

Questions

Is Calc for Average Lite free?
Calc for Average Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grade Control free?
Grade Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calc for Average Lite or Grade Control?
Calc for Average Lite and Grade Control are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 495 ratings respectively.
Do Calc for Average Lite or Grade Control have ads?
Calc for Average Lite shows ads; Grade Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Calc for Average Lite or Grade Control?
Calc for Average Lite ships an update every 46 months, and Grade Control monthly. Most recently, Calc for Average Lite was updated on October 3, 2026 and Grade Control on October 10, 2026.

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