Comparison

Wayground vs ManageBac

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

Head to head
About

Wayground

This supplemental curriculum platform helps educators align district priorities with classroom instruction to accelerate student achievement of grade-level standards. It offers a vast library of standards-aligned resources, AI-powered differentiation, and diverse learning formats to engage students. Students can access assignments, study independently, and track their progress on any device.

Highlights
  • Standards-aligned resource library
  • AI-powered material differentiation
  • Diverse student learning formats
  • 25+ student accommodations
  • Independent study resources
  • Progress tracking for students
Features
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Wayground (formerly Quizizz) is where teachers make curriculum go. Bridge district priorities and classroom realities with the supplemental curriculum platform that helps students hit grade-level standards faster. Trusted by teachers in 90% of U.S. schools and 150+ countries. For teachers: - Dive into a library of resources that are standards-aligned and mapped to your curriculum - Use AI to differentiate any material so that it’s just right for each student - Create aha moments for each student by varying the student experience across dozens of formats, modes, and question types - Accommodate students without singling them out using 25+ accommodations and modifications unique to each student For students: - Join classroom sessions and assignments on any device - Study independently with resources matched to your level - Access accommodations and language support when needed - Track your progress and celebrate achievements Ready to find your way forward? Create your free account or join sessions instantly at wayground.com From the Wayground Community: "Wow! Students wanted to do a resource on Wayground over again. They never ask to do a worksheet over again." — Nora, High School Math Teacher "My 3rd graders absolutely loved using Wayground today to review for their geography test. They asked to do another round! " — Katie, Student Teacher. "This is the best website EVER!" — 4th grade student at Home Brink Elementary

About

ManageBac

This app helps students, parents, and educators manage academic tasks, track progress, and collaborate across various curricula. It supports planning, goal-setting, coursework submission, and communication for a streamlined educational experience.

Highlights
  • Academic deadline tracking
  • Goal setting and portfolio building
  • CAS/service-learning management
  • Curriculum planning and collaboration
  • Assessment and grade management
  • Attendance and behavior tracking
  • Parental progress monitoring
Features
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ManageBac is built for students, parents, teachers, admins and coordinators on-the-go! With multi-curricula support for the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, CP, DP), IGCSEs and universally with a Build-your-Own (BYO) model. Students: • Stay organised with key academic deadlines and assessment tasks. • Set goals and build a portfolio with coursework, photos and more. • Manage CAS or service-learning activities with reflections. • Plan projects and communicate with your teachers & advisors. • Browse and reference QuickStart guides for the IB to stay one step ahead. Teachers: • Collaboratively plan your curriculum. • Manage teaching and learning with Stream & Resources. • Share experiences and goal-setting within the Portfolio. • Mark tasks, annotate coursework and submit term grades. • Record attendance and Behaviour & Discipline. Coordinators: • Plan and organise key year group deadlines. • Manage service learning & project-based learning. • Manage exams from start to finish. • Analyse your curriculum and manage term reporting. Parents: • Browse the curriculum alongside teaching & learning within the Portfolio. • Monitor academic progress with grades, teacher comments, and report cards. • Submit attendance excusals and communicate with homeroom advisors. • Collaborate with fellow parents via the Parent-Teacher Association.

Screenshots

Wayground4 screens
ManageBac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wayground at 63% against ManageBac's 19%. Wayground also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (42K vs 135). ManageBac's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wayground holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wayground has 42K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Wayground's written reviews are positive against 19% of ManageBac's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wayground ships an update monthly, ManageBac every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wayground versus ManageBac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaygroundManageBac
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (42K ratings) — better4.0 (135 ratings)
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews — better19.3% of reviews
Number of ratings42K — better135
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuizizzFaria Education Limited

Customer experience

Wayground

All ratings41,871 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative29.3%

ManageBac

All ratings135 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative73.4%

User reviews

Wayground

From 42K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn
  • 🚀 Helpful for studying and preparing for tests
  • 💡 Ability to create custom quizzes
  • 🎨 Enjoyable meme-based feedback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent log-outs and login issues
  • ⏱️ Strict time limits on questions
  • 🔒 Lack of password management options
  • 🧠 Concerns about using app for formal assessments

ManageBac

From 135 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient for school/IB
  • 🚀 Helpful for distance learning
  • 👍 Useful for tracking assignments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 👎 Difficult to navigate
  • 👎 Slow and laggy
  • 👎 Frustrating to use

Bugs and requests

Wayground

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Horizontal display issues causing misclicks
  • Quizzes disappearing from user's library
  • Inconsistent behavior with power-ups and scoring

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable timer on questions
  • Ability to review past answers and questions
  • Improved quiz creation and management tools
  • Sync progress across devices

ManageBac

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent log-outs
  • Issues with file uploads
  • Inconsistent notification system
  • Grades and assignments not displaying properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Easier access to grades and assignments
  • Better organization and filtering of tasks
  • Improved mobile experience
  • Ability to view all past work

In-app purchases

None

Wayground

No in-app purchases

None

ManageBac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wayground free?
Wayground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ManageBac free?
ManageBac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wayground or ManageBac?
Wayground is rated higher. Wayground averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while ManageBac averages 4.0 from 135 ratings.
Do Wayground or ManageBac have ads?
Neither Wayground nor ManageBac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wayground or ManageBac?
Wayground ships an update monthly, and ManageBac every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wayground was updated on September 24, 2026 and ManageBac on September 23, 2026.

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