# DCPS IMPACT vs Grade Corner

The clearest difference is rating: Grade Corner at 4.9 against DCPS IMPACT's 2.3. Grade Corner also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 6). DCPS IMPACT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grade Corner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DCPS IMPACT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grade Corner holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grade Corner has 28K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DCPS IMPACT ships an update every 3 months, Grade Corner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DCPS IMPACT | Grade Corner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcps-impact/id977209597/reviews) | **[4.9 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-corner/id1441670302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Government of the District of Columbia](https://appshunter.io/developer/966327558) | [Lucky Dog Collective, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441670301) |

## What reviewers say

### DCPS IMPACT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcps-impact/id977209597)

This app provides on-the-go access to the District of Columbia Public School's effectiveness assessment system. School leaders can record evaluation notes, while teachers and staff can view their individual dashboards.

**Highlights:** Access effectiveness assessment database, Record evaluation notes, View IMPACT dashboards, On-the-go access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Grade Corner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-corner/id1441670302)

Access your academic performance on the go. View grades, assignments, schedules, and attendance. Communicate with teachers and track your progress throughout the school year.

**Highlights:** Check grades and class categories, View upcoming assignments and due dates, Track attendance records, Email teachers directly, Filter assignments by category, View past grades, Supports multiple students

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🚀 Quick access to grades and schedules
- 💡 Customizable color themes
- 🔒 Secure login process
- 👍 Convenient for parents and students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional login issues
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 💡 Need for more features (grade notifications, schedule view for future days)

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- No schedule information displayed

**Requested features**

- Grade notifications
- Schedule view for future days
- Ability to delete or rearrange classes
- Integration with other platforms (e.g., Google Classroom)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DCPS IMPACT free?

DCPS IMPACT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grade Corner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DCPS IMPACT or Grade Corner?

Grade Corner is rated higher. DCPS IMPACT averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Grade Corner averages 4.9 from 28K ratings.

### Do DCPS IMPACT or Grade Corner have ads?

Neither DCPS IMPACT nor Grade Corner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DCPS IMPACT or Grade Corner?

DCPS IMPACT ships an update every 3 months, and Grade Corner every 9 days. Most recently, DCPS IMPACT was updated on October 14, 2026 and Grade Corner on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*