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Quick Key: Paper Grading

Quick Key: Paper Grading

Bubble Sheet Scanner for Tests

226 ratings
95 reviews
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free

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Released
August 23, 2013
Updated
November 3, 2026

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Developer

Thirty Seven Inc.
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About

This app allows educators to grade paper quizzes using their iPhone or iPad. It scans compatible answer sheets, provides detailed results by student and question, and helps plan future lessons. A QuickKey account is required to create quizzes and manage classes.

✓Scan compatible answer sheets with your device's camera
✓Create and organize quizzes, courses, and students
✓Review uncertain answers and make manual corrections
✓View student scores and question summaries
✓Share or print results and reports as PDFs
✓Supports multiple-choice, numeric, and true/false formats
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What users say about Quick Key

Reviews of Quick Key are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.5/5 from 226 App Store ratings. What users like most: fast and efficient grading of multiple choice assessments, instant data analysis and question-level analytics. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and stability issues, inconsistent scanning functionality across devices. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and efficient grading of multiple choice assessments
  • 📊Instant data analysis and question-level analytics
  • 👍User-friendly interface and easy setup
  • 💰Cost-effective alternative to traditional scantron machines
  • ⭐Excellent and responsive customer support
  • 📱Mobile scanning capability with smartphone camera
  • 📈Real-time feedback for students and teachers
  • 🔄Seamless data export to Excel and other formats
  • 📋Ability to use existing assessments without recreation
  • 🌐Cloud-based system works without internet connectivity

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and stability issues
  • 📱Inconsistent scanning functionality across devices
  • 🔋Rapid battery drain during scanning
  • 🔐Account creation and login problems
  • 💳Unclear and restrictive pricing structure
  • 📊Limited online report visualization
  • 🔆Scanning requires specific lighting conditions
  • ⚠️Poor performance on older iOS devices
  • 🔄Syncing issues between app and website
  • ❌Scanning fails with imperfect bubble fills
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What's New in Quick Key

1.0.0

November 3, 2026

Meet the all-new QuickKey: a fresh design for iPhone and iPad, improved scanning, and clearer results. Sign in again with your existing account.

User reviews

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Should not exist

This app should not exist in the App Store. App does not use correct camera on my iPhone 13. Email to support did not get an answer. Link to support is broken. Yet, they still charge for “Pro” level, or whatever it’s called. Unusable, and the fee I paid should be refunded.
MMcLooter

Can’t sign in

Tried downloading it and was prompted to sign in, but no option for creating an account available. Literally can’t use it, would love to.
RRyanthecomposer

30 questions and 100 test, then pay a subscription. No thanks!

No thanks!
Iibarrabravo

HS Teacher

Fantastic product! This product is more reliable and efficient than other similar ones. They also provide excellent, fast customer support!
##williams

Syncing issues

Lots of issues with things not syncing up both in the app and on the website. A colleague scanned tests last week and logged in on the website today and it said the quiz was not even given???? Had to reinstall the app and refresh the page 5 times before it would show it properly.
TTrofe21
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App crashes intermittently during use

Bug

Scanner does not recognize properly filled bubbles

Bug

Login and account creation failures

Bug

Syncing delays between mobile app and web platform

Bug

App force-closes on iPad Air and older devices

Bug

Scanner hangs without providing feedback

Bug

Scanning fails despite green indicator lights

Bug

Blank scan results for properly filled sheets

Bug

Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and newer versions

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

Support for more than 30 questions per quiz

Feature

Native iPad app (not stretched iPhone version)

Feature

Ability to use district-provided scantron sheets

Feature

Gridded/numerical response question support

Feature

Itemized answer choice reporting (A/B/C/D breakdown)

Feature

Support for multiple correct answers per question

Feature

Custom student numbering system for younger grades

Feature

Integration with PowerTeacher and other SIS platforms

Feature

Better scanner feedback and error messages

Feature

Higher monthly scan limits for larger classes

Feature

Edit capability for already-scanned tests

Feature

FAQ

How does Quick Key grade papers?

Quick Key uses your iPhone or iPad camera to scan specially formatted answer sheets. It then automatically scores multiple-choice, numeric, and true/false questions, allowing for manual review of uncertain answers.

What kind of answer sheets does Quick Key support?

The app supports compatible multiple-choice, numeric, and true/false sheet formats. You can preview, share, or print these supported sheets directly from your account.

Can I use Quick Key offline?

Prepared scanning can continue through connection interruptions. However, a QuickKey account is required to set up quizzes, manage classes, and send results to your account, which may require connectivity.

What are the benefits of using Quick Key for grading?

Users praise its fast and efficient grading of multiple-choice assessments, instant data analysis, and user-friendly interface. It's seen as a cost-effective alternative to traditional scantron machines.

Does Quick Key have ads?

No, Quick Key does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with no ad interruptions reported.

What devices is Quick Key available on?

Quick Key is available for iPhone and iPad, making it accessible for educators using Apple mobile devices.

How often is Quick Key updated?

The latest version is 1.0.0, last updated on November 3, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, users have reported frequent app crashes and stability issues, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

What is the user sentiment for Quick Key?

Overall user sentiment for Quick Key is positive, with users highlighting its speed, efficiency, and helpful analytics. However, some users have noted cons such as frequent app crashes and inconsistent scanning functionality.