Comparison

Natural Selection Sim vs SyncGrades

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

Head to head
About

Natural Selection Sim

This educational simulation models natural selection processes. It is designed for use with a specific science curriculum and requires a school-provided login and license to function.

Highlights
  • Natural selection simulation
  • Educational curriculum integration
  • Requires school login and license
  • iPad compatible
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A simulation of natural selection, for use with Amplify's science curriculum. **************************************************************** Natural Selection Sim WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU HAVE AN AMPLIFY LOGIN AND LICENSE PROVIDED BY A SCHOOL. You can download the app without a login, but you will not be able to use the app without a valid Amplify login. ****************************************************************"

About

SyncGrades

This app connects teachers, administrators, parents, and students to monitor and support academic success. It provides real-time tracking of grades, assignments, attendance, and report cards, keeping everyone informed about school events and progress.

Highlights
  • Track student grades and progress
  • Access class schedules and assignments
  • Monitor attendance
  • View report cards
  • Receive school event updates and alerts
Features
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SyncGrades brings the school day together in one connected experience. Teachers can manage grades, attendance, assignments, and student progress, while students and families get a clearer view of what’s happening in school, all from one convenient app. With SyncGrades, your school community can: • View grades, assignments, and academic progress • Take and review attendance • Access class schedules and course information • Receive important school and attendance notifications • Stay connected with teachers, students, and families • Keep up with the information that matters, wherever you are SyncGrades works alongside your school’s existing systems to make everyday information easier to access and act on. Features and availability may vary based on your school and user role.

Screenshots

SyncGrades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SyncGrades at 3.7 against Natural Selection Sim's 3.2. SyncGrades also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Natural Selection Sim's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and ratings volume (21 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SyncGrades holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Natural Selection Sim's written reviews are positive against 33% of SyncGrades's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Natural Selection Sim ships an update every 3 months, SyncGrades every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Natural Selection Sim versus SyncGrades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNatural Selection SimSyncGrades
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (21 ratings)3.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmplify Education, Inc.Lilo Consulting, LLC

Customer experience

Natural Selection Sim

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

SyncGrades

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Natural Selection Sim

No in-app purchases

None

SyncGrades

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Natural Selection Sim free?
Natural Selection Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SyncGrades free?
SyncGrades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Natural Selection Sim or SyncGrades?
SyncGrades is rated higher. Natural Selection Sim averages 3.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while SyncGrades averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Natural Selection Sim or SyncGrades have ads?
Neither Natural Selection Sim nor SyncGrades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Natural Selection Sim or SyncGrades?
Natural Selection Sim ships an update every 3 months, and SyncGrades every 2 months. Most recently, Natural Selection Sim was updated on October 1, 2026 and SyncGrades on October 9, 2026.

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