Comparison

ZipGrade vs Classroom Roulette

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

Head to head
About

ZipGrade

Instantly grade multiple-choice tests and quizzes using your device's camera. This app offers a fast and accurate way for educators to assess student work, with features for organizing and exporting results. It provides immediate feedback to inform lesson planning and assignments.

Highlights
  • Instant grading with device camera
  • Supports multiple choice tests and quizzes
  • Organizes and exports results (PDF, Excel)
  • Free answer sheet templates available
  • Companion website for data management
  • Stores results by student, subject, and quiz
Features
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Teachers can grade multiple choice tests, quizzes, and assessments instantly in the classroom by using their iPhone or iPad's camera as a scanner. It is the most cost effective, fastest, and most accurate way to grade tests in the classroom or where ever you are. -------------------------------------------------------- * Free answer sheets available in several formats and sizes up to 100 questions (including custom form wizard) * Organizes results for reporting and exporting via PDF and Excel-readable format * Uses student ID numbers or written name of student for reporting. * Use companion website (www.zipgrade.com) to manage your data and upload student lists and review results in dozens of reports and exports. -------------------------------------------------------- Use for exit tickets, formative assessments, or regular quizzes. Stores results by students, subject, and quiz. By giving teachers the flexibility to grade papers instantly anywhere, ZipGrade provides immediate feedback on current knowledge and can be used to better focus lessons and assignments. Download ZipGrade free with access to all features and website, but limited to 100 scans per month. After you've used it for a class or two, use the in-app purchase a non-recurring subscription with unlimited scanning.

About

Classroom Roulette

This app provides a visually appealing spinning wheel for random selections in educational settings or for general decision-making. Users can create custom lists for students, quizzes, or any other purpose, with options for automatic slice removal and tracking of past selections. It offers extensive customization for slices and scenarios, making it a versatile tool for engagement and fun.

Highlights
  • Customizable spinning wheel
  • Unlimited lists and slices
  • Track picked items
  • Automatic slice removal
  • Import/export lists
  • Customizable scenarios
  • Voice over for selections
Features
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Classroom roulette is a gorgeous looking spinning wheel that will help to spice up your classes with truly random selections. You can configure your own lists with students, quizzes or any other combination. Use it for educational purposes, plain fun or decision maker. Endless possibilities! Classroom roulette keeps track of who's been picked and you can review it any time. Slices can also be removed automatically. These are its main features: - Universal app. Works on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Does not sync between devices. - Slide-over and Split-view support - Configure unlimited lists with unlimited number of slices - Work with one or two roulettes at the same time (e.g. students and quizzes) - Voice over on picked slices - Tweet or post on facebook with your current selection - Soundboard. Play special sound effects at will - Manual or automatic spin (tap on center star) - Customizable slices: text, icons or images (iPad only), colors and sound effects - Option to randomize list items automatically - Duplicate and edit your lists easily - Configure it to remove slices automatically - or manually - if they have been selected N times - Full history. Keeps track of who's been picked. - Import students lists from Google Classroom, Classroom Badge Maker, iDoceo or XLS files - Export and share your roulettes with other users - Choose between fast and slow wheel deceleration - Customize your scenario. Change your own curtains and switch floors.

Screenshots

ZipGrade3 screens
Classroom Roulette3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZipGrade at Free against Classroom Roulette's $1.99. ZipGrade also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (37K vs 90). Classroom Roulette's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, 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

ZipGrade is free to download; Classroom Roulette costs $1.99 up front. ZipGrade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classroom Roulette asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZipGrade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZipGrade has 37K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 85% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, Classroom Roulette every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ZipGrade versus Classroom Roulette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipGradeClassroom Roulette
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.9 (37K ratings) — better4.4 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better85.1% of reviews
Number of ratings37K — better90
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipGrade LLCiDoceo Studios Ltd.

Customer experience

ZipGrade

All ratings36,274 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews510 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.0%

Classroom Roulette

All ratings90 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews121 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.3%

User reviews

ZipGrade

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient grading
  • 👍 Instant feedback for students
  • 📊 Detailed data analysis
  • 💰 Affordable subscription
  • ⏱️ Time-saving

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent scanning issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating interface
  • 🔢 Lack of class/student grouping options
  • 🖼️ Poor image quality for student names

Classroom Roulette

From 90 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and fun for students
  • 🚀 Easy to use and configure
  • 💡 Useful for various classroom activities
  • 🎉 Motivates students and captures their attention
  • 🔗 Good integration with iDoceo

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Repeated selection of students who have already been chosen
  • 🔍 Lack of option to hide or block selected students from being chosen again
  • 🔊 Audio issues or inability to control sound
  • 📱 Lack of sync between devices or inability to transfer settings

Bugs and requests

ZipGrade

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues with flat surface detection
  • Incorrect answer marking due to eraser marks

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change question point values in bulk
  • Option to create/edit answer keys on website
  • Support for non-multiple choice question types
  • Improved data export/integration with other systems

Classroom Roulette

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio not working on some devices
  • Translations issues in certain languages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase maximum number of choices beyond 20
  • Add option to customize wheel design, background, and animations
  • Implement sync functionality across devices
  • Improve usability for larger class sizes
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZipGrade

One-time1
  • Add 1 year of use$6.99
None

Classroom Roulette

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZipGrade free?
ZipGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classroom Roulette free?
Classroom Roulette costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZipGrade or Classroom Roulette?
ZipGrade is rated higher. ZipGrade averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Classroom Roulette averages 4.4 from 90 ratings.
Do ZipGrade or Classroom Roulette have ads?
Neither ZipGrade nor Classroom Roulette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZipGrade or Classroom Roulette?
ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, and Classroom Roulette every 4 months. Most recently, ZipGrade was updated on November 8, 2026 and Classroom Roulette on November 2, 2026.

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