# Homework Tracker vs Orion Grade

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orion Grade at none against Homework Tracker's 2. Orion Grade also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Homework Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homework Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month. Orion Grade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Homework Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Orion Grade weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homework Tracker | Orion Grade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-tracker-dog-ate-it/id993468987/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Birdsoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/293366061) | [LEON PETRIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892815043) |

## What reviewers say

### Homework Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-tracker-dog-ate-it/id993468987)

This student planner helps organize assignments, classes, and schedules with reminders and calendar views. It offers automatic grading, custom scales, and sharing features to keep students on track. Unlock advanced features like unlimited classes and term archiving with an upgrade.

**Highlights:** Assignment and class reminders with alarms, Calendar view with week/month options, Swipe, tap-n-hold, and drag-n-drop gestures, Automatic grading and GPA calculation, Custom and weighted grading scales, Share assignments and classes, Convert to Apple Calendar events

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.69 | per month |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |


### Orion Grade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orion-grade/id6762079976)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homework Tracker free?

Homework Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orion Grade free?

Orion Grade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Homework Tracker or Orion Grade have ads?

Neither Homework Tracker nor Orion Grade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homework Tracker or Orion Grade?

Homework Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Orion Grade weekly. Most recently, Homework Tracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Orion Grade on November 5, 2026.

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