# Exam Reader vs Birdathon

The clearest difference is rating: Birdathon at 4.7 against Exam Reader's 3.5. Birdathon also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Exam Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exam Reader sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Birdathon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Birdathon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Exam Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Birdathon's.

Exam Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Birdathon every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exam Reader | Birdathon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-reader-optical-test-grade/id1087908283/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdathon/id1211977440/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BULENT EREN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087908282) | [Barry Langdon-Lassagne](https://appshunter.io/developer/730758814) |

## What reviewers say

### Exam Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-reader-optical-test-grade/id1087908283)

Instantly grade multiple-choice tests, quizzes, and assessments using your device's camera. This app can read handwritten marks and supports custom sheet creation, offering a 100% success rate when used as described.

**Highlights:** Camera-based grading scanner, Reads over-written marks, Supports 5-200 questions, Custom answer sheet generator, Horizontal and vertical sheet support, Right-to-left sheet support, Griddable questions support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Test Grading / Exam Reading Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited cloud usage & grading for 2 months | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 exam grading / scanning | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 exam grading / scanning | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 exam grading / scanning | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500 exam grading / scanning | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited cloud usage & grading for 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |


### Birdathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdathon/id1211977440)

This app helps birdwatchers create and organize detailed checklists of their observations. It automatically records time and location, allowing for easy editing and customization. Users can visualize their sightings on maps, add field notes, and export data for sharing or further analysis.

**Highlights:** Observation-centric checklists, Automatic time and location recording, Customizable maps with boundary overlays, Field notes for additional observations, Multiple checklist sorting options, Data export to CSV and other formats, Create checklist templates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Good Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exam Reader free?

Exam Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Birdathon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exam Reader or Birdathon?

Birdathon is rated higher. Exam Reader averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Birdathon averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Exam Reader or Birdathon have ads?

Neither Exam Reader nor Birdathon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exam Reader or Birdathon?

Exam Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Birdathon every 4 months. Most recently, Exam Reader was updated on August 12, 2026 and Birdathon on September 19, 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.*