Comparison

Evidence for Learning vs Student Manager

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

Head to head
About

Evidence for Learning

This app allows educators to record and track student progress using photos, videos, and audio. It supports any curriculum framework and helps generate reports, engage parents, and analyze data.

Highlights
  • Track progress across any curriculum
  • Record evidence with photos, video, audio
  • Link evidence to targets
  • Record professional judgments
  • Generate learning journeys and reports
  • Share with parents via secure portal
  • Export data for analysis
Features
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The most versatile Assessment app available! - Evidence and track progress across ANY curriculum framework (including your own customised frameworks) - Record small and subtle improvements: photo/video/audio, notes, judgements all linked to targets - Automatically link evidence, achievements, outcomes and judgements - Record professional judgements on different aspects for each outcome (eg. depth of learning; level of support; mastery; generalization; prompting, fluency; etc.) - Assess SINGLE or MULTIPLE ASPECTS for each outcome or target. - Save time and be better informed in planning, assessment and reporting - Better engage and involve parents in their child's learning and development - Export the summative assessment data as a .csv file for cohort and data analysis. Features also include: -Work with your own customised assessment criteria -Quickly & easily build a learner profile for each learner containing all evidence, notes and assessments -Generate rich learning journeys and coverage/tracker grids in an instant -Create Assessment Books that are integrated with your learner evidence -Share with parents via our secure parent portal. Parents can comment and these comments can be included in reports **** TESTIMONIALS **** "Using Evidence for Learning has transformed how we capture holistic progress over time, and has supported integrated provision. It is a powerful way to share learning with parents and the multi-professional team... all with a device staff can keep in their pocket." Vijita Patel, Principal & National Leader of Education (NLE), Swiss Cottage School and Development & Research Centre, London, UK "Evidence for Learning has truly revolutionised how we capture everything from pupil evidence, assessment and data in one centralised package. The sheer flexibility of the product allows us to use it across the whole school from 7-19 with an array of needs. The ability to move from extremely personalised targets right the way through to more formal accreditations means it is truly a one-stop-shop for all our needs. We have seen significant impacts across the whole school from allowing greater efficiency for Senior Leaders to complete complex moderation and triangulation, engaging and communicating with parents through to lightening the workload for teachers allowing them to focus on the important aspects of their role." Oliver Flowers, Headteacher The Westminster School, W Midlands, UK RECOMMENDED FOR ============= All education, development and training settings All Stages (Early Years through to Post 16, PreK-12 and Adult Education & Workplace Learning) Special Education Needs (SEN) Recording, evidencing and tracking interventions (reading, writing, mathematics, EAL / ESL) ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORKS =============== Evidence for Learning can be used with EVERY assessment framework EVER published! Comes preloaded with... - Common Core ELA & Mathematics - PA Pre-K - TN Pre-K Math - MA Pre-K - AR Early Childhood Framework - WV K - EYFS - English National Curriculum - Australian Curriculum - EYLF - and many more... - Perfect for PLI (Personalised Learning Intentions) and IEPs - Why not add your own learning outcomes, 'I can' statements and rubrics FREE to download and explore. Then available as a secure and supported Cloud service and subscription. SAFETY ===== We recommend using passcode protection and always use devices for capturing evidence in accordance with your Acceptable Use and Parental Permission policies.

About

Student Manager

Features
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Tired of juggling spreadsheets and scattered notes? Student Manager is the simple way for teachers to keep essential student information in one secure, easy-to-use app. Spend more time teaching and less on admin. Getting started is a breeze. Just import your class list from a CSV file, and you’re ready to go in seconds. From adding a quick comment to logging a new grade, every feature is designed to be fast, clear, and helpful. KEY FEATURES: Complete Student Profiles: Keep track of each student's name, photo, points, and more. Flexible Grading: Easily add detailed grades for tests, projects, or classwork, complete with names, dates, and types (Summative/Formative/Homework/Custom). Dated Comments: Add timestamped notes to track student progress and observations over time. Photo Attachments: Snap photos of student work and save them directly to their profiles—perfect for portfolios and conferences. Smart Class Organization: Assign custom colors to your classes for easy visual organization. Instant CSV Import/Export: Import your entire roster in seconds from Mail, Files, or any other app. Export detailed class data anytime. Student Archiving: When a class ends, students are archived—not deleted. Easily view their records or re-assign them to new classes later. iCloud Sync: Your data is always secure, private, and synced across your iPhone and iPad. Take control of your classroom with Student Manager. No ads, no subscriptions, just a simple one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Evidence for Learning4 screens
Student Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Evidence for Learning at Free against Student Manager's $1.99. Evidence for Learning also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Student Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Evidence for Learning is free to download; Student Manager costs $1.99 up front. Evidence for Learning sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Student Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evidence for Learning ships an update every 6 weeks, Student Manager every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Evidence for Learning versus Student Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvidence for LearningStudent Manager
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheTeacherCloud LtdSamuel Attwood

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Evidence for Learning

One-time3
  • 50 Report Credits$6.99
  • 100 Report Credits$11.99
  • Remove Logo from Reports$20.99
None

Student Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Evidence for Learning free?
Evidence for Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Student Manager free?
Student Manager costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Evidence for Learning or Student Manager have ads?
Neither Evidence for Learning nor Student Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evidence for Learning or Student Manager?
Evidence for Learning ships an update every 6 weeks, and Student Manager every 10 days. Most recently, Evidence for Learning was updated on September 22, 2026 and Student Manager on September 14, 2026.

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