Comparison

ZipGrade vs ScanNGrade

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

ScanNGrade

Easily scan and grade OMR sheets and handwritten essays. This tool is designed for educators and test administrators to streamline the assessment process.

Highlights
  • Scan OMR sheets
  • Scan handwritten essays
  • Automated grading
  • Ideal for educators
  • Test administration tool
Features
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This app lets you scan bubble (OMR) sheets and handwritten essay sheets with ease. Ideal for educators and test administrators. Developed and maintained by Excelsoft Technologies Ltd.

Screenshots

ZipGrade3 screens
ScanNGrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanNGrade at none against ZipGrade's 1. ScanNGrade also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). ZipGrade's advantage is ratings volume (36K vs 1). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. ZipGrade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScanNGrade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ZipGrade against 5.0 for ScanNGrade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZipGrade has 36K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, ScanNGrade every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ZipGrade versus ScanNGrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipGradeScanNGrade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (36K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings36K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipGrade LLCExcelsoft Technologies Ltd

Customer experience

ZipGrade

All ratings36,274 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews505 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.1%

ScanNGrade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ScanNGrade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZipGrade

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

ScanNGrade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZipGrade free?
ZipGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanNGrade free?
ScanNGrade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZipGrade or ScanNGrade?
ScanNGrade is rated higher. ZipGrade averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while ScanNGrade averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ZipGrade or ScanNGrade have ads?
Neither ZipGrade nor ScanNGrade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZipGrade or ScanNGrade?
ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, and ScanNGrade every 2 weeks. Most recently, ZipGrade was updated on September 24, 2026 and ScanNGrade on September 9, 2026.

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