Comparison

Markbook Mobile vs Teach Pad

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

Head to head
About

Markbook Mobile

Features
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Avaxa’s Integrated Markbook Mobile App is a powerful and easy to use platform which allows teachers to record students’ attendance and assessment in any teaching environment – classroom, workshop, field excursion, or in the lab. This version of Markbook Mobile is configured for use by Chisholm Institute. Avaxa’s Integrated Markbook Mobile App enables captured data to be instantly and seamlessly accessible on the main database and accessible through all devices used by the institute. The advantage of capturing digital information on the spot means improved efficiency & reliability, higher quality communication & interaction, and enriched flexibility. Another important benefit that Avaxa’s Integrated Markbook offers is an increased ability to stay compliant with government rules and regulations. FEATURES - Specially designed for mobile devices, having different form factors or OS - Password protection to access the app and connect to database - Support for onsite and offsite locations, locally or overseas - Data is safely stored in the corporate database behind the firewall - No backup required – data synchronised real time with corporate database - Latest swipe left/right functionality for easy navigation - Random updates: student data can be updated in any order - Charts and graphical indicators of student attendance and progress - Colour schemes designed for visually impaired (colour blind) users - Allows grouping of students or subjects - Recording of attendance and absence - Recording of students’ grades and progress - Classroom diary/notes: annotations for each student, group or subject NOTE Markbook Mobile is designed to connect to a Strata Student Management System server. Please contact Avaxa for details on how to start using Australia's most comprehensive, compliant and successful student management system for your training organisation.

About

Teach Pad

Features
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Teach Pad makes it simple for teachers to capture student observations in the moment. Record notes during class, organise them with custom tags for key learning areas, and find what you need when report time comes. Voice Recording & Transcription Tap the microphone and speak your observation β€” Teach Pad records audio and transcribes it live so your hands stay free. Recordings attach directly to notes for playback later. PDF Exports generate professional reports with a single tap. Export all notes, a class list, a single class, or a single student. Share via email, AirDrop, or save to Files. More Features: β€’ Quick note recording on the go β€’ Tag notes by learning area for easy filtering β€’ Manage multiple students and classes β€’ Sync across all your devices with iCloud β€’ Light mode, dark mode, or match your system setting Subscription: Teach Pad offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions. A free tier is available with limited features so you can try before you subscribe. Privacy Policy: https://binaryhub.com.au/privacy Terms of Use: https://binaryhub.com.au/terms Licensed under the Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Markbook Mobile4 screens
Teach Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Markbook Mobile at none against Teach Pad's 2. Markbook Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 62 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Teach Pad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Markbook Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markbook Mobile ships an update every 7 months, Teach Pad every 62 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Markbook Mobile versus Teach Pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkbook MobileTeach Pad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 months β€” betterEvery 62 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREADYTECH HOLDINGS LIMITEDBinary Hub Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Markbook Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Teach Pad

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Markbook Mobile free?
Markbook Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teach Pad free?
Teach Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Markbook Mobile or Teach Pad have ads?
Neither Markbook Mobile nor Teach Pad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markbook Mobile or Teach Pad?
Markbook Mobile ships an update every 7 months, and Teach Pad every 62 months. Most recently, Markbook Mobile was updated on September 16, 2026 and Teach Pad on June 22, 2026.

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