# My Study Life vs Grade Control

The clearest difference is ads: Grade Control at none against My Study Life's shown. My Study Life's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 30%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Study Life sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Grade Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Study Life holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Study Life has 6.2K ratings behind it against 494, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of My Study Life's written reviews are positive against 30% of Grade Control's.

My Study Life ships an update every 9 days, Grade Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Study Life | Grade Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-life-school-planner/id910639339/reviews)** | [4.2 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-control-homework-app/id1123787414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 494 |
| Positive reviews | **61.2% of reviews** | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [My Study Life, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/910639342) | [Kango Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115907089) |

## What reviewers say

### My Study Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-study-life-school-planner/id910639339)

Organize your academic life with this comprehensive planner. Track classes, homework, grades, and exams, and get AI-powered study assistance. Plan extracurriculars and share your schedule with family.

**Highlights:** AI Study Coach (Scout), Smart Class Scheduler, Homework Planner & Task Manager, Grade Tracking & GPA Overview, Exam Tracker & Study Planner, Focus Timer, Extracurricular Planner, Family Connect

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MSL Premium- Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| MyStudyLife+ (1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| MSL+ Family Monthly 1 Student | $9.99 | per month |
| MSL+ Monthly Family 2 Students | $14.99 | per month |
| Family+ 3-5 Students Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| MyStudyLife+ Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| MyStudyLife+ (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Family+ 1 Student Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Family+ 2 Students Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Family + 3-5 Students Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organizing school life
- 📅 Useful for tracking classes, assignments, and exams
- 🔔 Provides reminders before classes and due dates
- 🗓️ Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔄 Difficulty syncing data across devices
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🕰️ Lack of customization for class schedules
- 🔍 Poor interface for iPhone X and newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Classes and assignments not displaying properly
- Time and date entries not saving correctly
- Unexpected app crashes and data loss
- Login and account sync issues

**Requested features**

- Add option to set custom reminders
- Implement recurring tasks and events
- Include a grade tracking feature
- Provide an iPad-optimized version
- Add a widget for quick access


### Grade Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-control-homework-app/id1123787414)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade Control Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Grade Control Premium 6/Mo | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Grade Control Premium 12/Mo | $9.99 | per year |
| Ultra - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium - Unlimited Grades | $4.99 | one-time |
| GC Unlimited - Tip Large | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable grade scales
- 👍 Helpful for tracking grades and GPA

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires premium to unlock full functionality
- 👎 Poor customer support, unresponsive to user feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Assignments not saving properly
- Grades and progress resetting unexpectedly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Study Life free?

My Study Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grade Control free?

Grade Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Study Life or Grade Control?

My Study Life is rated higher. My Study Life averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Grade Control averages 4.2 from 494 ratings.

### Do My Study Life or Grade Control have ads?

My Study Life shows ads; Grade Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Study Life or Grade Control?

My Study Life ships an update every 9 days, and Grade Control monthly. Most recently, My Study Life was updated on November 5, 2026 and Grade Control on November 2, 2026.

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