Comparison

SmartScan Go vs NCTM Central

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

Head to head
About

SmartScan Go

Instantly scan assessment answer forms using your device's camera for immediate results. Teachers can efficiently track scanned forms and identify missing submissions, with all data sent to Mastery Manager for comprehensive reporting.

Highlights
  • Scan answer forms with device camera
  • Instant assessment results for students
  • Track scanned and missing forms
  • Automatic data submission to Mastery Manager
  • Teacher progress monitoring
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SmartScan allows you to scan Mastery Manager answer forms on the fly by using your device's camera. Students can easily scan their assessment and get instant results. Teachers can scan multiple answer forms for any assessment while the app keeps track of forms scanned. Easily see what Mastery Manager forms have been scored and what forms are still missing. All results will be immediately sent to Mastery Manager for advanced reporting. The SmartScan App requires a subscription to Mastery Manager and the SmartScan Module to be turned on.

About

NCTM Central

This app provides math educators with resources and information for professional development. Access details on conferences, connect with peers, and manage event schedules. It supports high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for all students.

Highlights
  • Conference and event information
  • Speaker and exhibitor details
  • In-app messaging for attendees
  • Session reminders and alerts
  • Note-taking for event sessions
  • Social media integration
Features
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Founded in 1920, NCTM has members throughout the United States and Canada and is the world's largest mathematics education organization. Strategic Framework: o Teaching and Learning: NCTM provides guidance and resources for the implementation of research-informed, high-quality teaching that supports the learning of every student in equitable environments. o Access, Equity, and Empowerment: NCTM advances a culture of equity where each person has access to high-quality teaching empowered by the opportunities mathematics affords. o Building Member Value: NCTM provides community and resources to engage and listen to members in order to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. o Advocacy: NCTM engages in advocacy to focus, raise awareness, and influence decision makers and the public on issues concerning high-quality mathematics teaching and learning. Mobile app features: - Full access to information about meetings, conferences, events, and other resources - Speaker information - Exhibit hall floor plan and exhibitor details - In-app messaging system to connect with other conference attendees - Ability to set reminders and receive alerts - View, update, and send notes on your event sessions - Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest Download the NCTM Central app now!

Screenshots

SmartScan Go3 screens
NCTM Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartScan Go at 3.7 against NCTM Central's 3.0. SmartScan Go also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%). NCTM Central's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SmartScan Go holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NCTM Central has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of SmartScan Go's written reviews are positive against 0% of NCTM Central's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartScan Go ships an update every 3 months, NCTM Central every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SmartScan Go versus NCTM Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartScan GoNCTM Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoldstar Learning, Inc.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Customer experience

SmartScan Go

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral50.0%
Negative33.3%

NCTM Central

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SmartScan Go

No in-app purchases

None

NCTM Central

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartScan Go free?
SmartScan Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NCTM Central free?
NCTM Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartScan Go or NCTM Central?
SmartScan Go is rated higher. SmartScan Go averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NCTM Central averages 3.0 from 16 ratings.
Do SmartScan Go or NCTM Central have ads?
Neither SmartScan Go nor NCTM Central shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartScan Go or NCTM Central?
SmartScan Go ships an update every 3 months, and NCTM Central every 2 months. Most recently, SmartScan Go was updated on October 24, 2026 and NCTM Central on October 24, 2026.

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