Footsteps 2 vs DQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Footsteps 2
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Footsteps 2 is an EYFS tracking application that gives nurseries and parents a better insight into a child’s development. It helps nurseries quickly record progress and capture any supporting photos or videos when observing a child’s play, whilst safeguarding their children with state-of-the-art photo tagging and blurring feature. Nurseries can also celebrate and reward children’s progress with the standout Achievements feature. All observations with associated photos and videos can be shared with parents and carers through the Parent Portal app. FEATURES ========== *Observations with EYFS links *Observation photos & videos *Photo tagging and blurring technology *Photo editing *Group observations *Leuven Scales of Wellbeing & Involvement *Suggested next steps *Characteristics of Effective Learning *Flagging overachievers & underachievers *2 Year Check assessment *EYFS Profile assessment *Assessment printing *Assessment emailing *Approval process *Parent Portal app integration for parents *Child information (key personal information, cohorts, allergies & medical conditions) *Report printing *Report emailing *Report bulk exports *Achievements & certificates to share Reports include: *Individual & group Progress report *Individual & group Tracker report *Learning Journey report *Learning Overview report *Next Steps report *Statement Gaps report *Characteristics of Effective Learning report *Wellbeing & Involvement report (Leuven scales)
DQR
This platform allows educators to create and administer interactive quizzes using printable QR codes. Teachers can manage classes, access a question bank, and scan student responses in real-time for instant results and analytics.
- Classroom management
- Quiz item bank with images
- Live QR code scanning
- Real-time assessment analytics
- Printable student QR codes
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DQR is a quiz platform designed for teachers to run engaging, interactive quizzes without needing each student to have a device. Simply print unique QR codes for each student, present the quiz, and scan responses in real time and get instant results. Core Features: - Classroom Management – Create classes and manage student rosters. - Quiz Item Bank – Access a library of multiple-choice questions, including maths and images. - Live QR Scanning – Scan answers in real time from across the classroom. - Assessment Analytics – See per-question and per-student results instantly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DQR at every 2 weeks against Footsteps 2's every 2 months. DQR also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Footsteps 2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Footsteps 2 ships an update every 2 months, DQR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Footsteps 2 | DQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parenta Group Ltd | EEDI LTD |
In-app purchases
Footsteps 2
No in-app purchases
DQR
No in-app purchases
Questions
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