Promethean vs Digit Swipe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Promethean
This app facilitates classroom collaboration by allowing students and teachers to interact with interactive panels wirelessly. IT administrators can also manage panel enrollment and updates. It offers screen sharing and access to training resources.
- Wireless screen sharing
- Panel management for IT admins
- Access to training materials
- Student-teacher interaction
- Panel enrollment and naming
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Put classroom collaboration into the hands of students and teachers and panel management into the hands of school IT administrators. The Promethean mobile app is designed for teachers and students to interact with Promethean ActivPanels from anywhere in the classroom. Teachers have the ability to sign in and access their Promethean profile. For IT administrators, the Promethean mobile app helps to enroll ActivPanels into their panel management to make updates easier. Students can • Wirelessly share the screen from their mobile device to ActivPanels with Screen Share or Screen Share in Promethean ActivSuite. • No sign-in required. Teachers can • Wirelessly share the screen from their mobile device to ActivPanels with Screen Share or Screen Share in Promethean ActivSuite. • Access Promethean user tutorials and training materials on Learn Promethean directly through the app.* • Sign in to their Promethean account to access Promethean ActivSuite and sign in to their ActivPanel 9. IT Administrators can • Sign in to their Promethean account. • Wirelessly share the screen from their mobile device to ActivPanels with Screen Share or Screen Share in Promethean ActivSuite. • Access Promethean user tutorials and training materials on Learn Promethean directly through the app* • Enroll ActivPanels into a school organization, name the panel, associate it with groups and verify that it was enrolled successfully. NOTES: • The Promethean app requires a device where a Promethean account can be accessed or Promethean ActivPanel Elements (Nickel, Cobalt, Titanium) series panels with Software Release (SR) 3.2 or newer. • Panel sign in is only available for ActivPanel 9 series. • Screen Share must be enabled on ActivPanel to utilize Screen Share from the Promethean app. * Dependent upon language"
Digit Swipe
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Digit Swipe: Inclusive Music Creation for Every Classroom Swipe transforms music education by offering an accessible, creative, and digitally empowering platform for all learners. Designed for both mainstream and special education settings, Swipe enables teachers to deliver engaging music lessons without requiring extensive musical expertise. Key Features: Inclusive by Design: Swipe is thoughtfully crafted to support students of all abilities, ensuring a truly inclusive classroom experience. Whether used by pupils with disabilities or mainstream learners, every student can express themselves musically with the same instrument. Creative Expression Made Easy: Intuitive gestures, such as swiping, tapping, and even blinking, empower students to compose, perform, and explore music independently, nurturing creativity and confidence. Digital Readiness & 21st-Century Skills: Swipe naturally integrates digital skills into learning, preparing students for a digitally connected world through playful interactions and innovative technology. Ready-to-Teach Resources: Our structured units, lesson plans, video tutorials, and interactive slides assist even non-specialist educators in facilitating enriching, anxiety-free music lessons, reducing planning time. Curriculum Aligned & Engaging: Swipe integrates seamlessly into your curriculum, supporting musical concepts such as rhythm, chords, and composition, all delivered in highly interactive and memorable ways. Ideal For: Mainstream classrooms seeking innovative digital tools. Special education settings, prioritising accessibility. Teachers and educators, aiming to develop creativity and digital literacy skills. Join a community of educators transforming their classrooms with Swipe, where every student can discover their musical voice. Begin your inclusive musical journey with Swipe today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Digit Swipe at every 2 months against Promethean's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Promethean ships an update every 4 months, Digit Swipe every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Promethean | Digit Swipe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (60 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 198 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Promethean | Digit Music |
In-app purchases
Promethean
No in-app purchases
Digit Swipe
No in-app purchases
Questions
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