Comparison

ZipGrade vs iDoceo Grade Scanner

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

iDoceo Grade Scanner

Automate the grading of bubble sheet assessments with this powerful and intuitive app. Create classes and assessments, then scan completed sheets to get real-time scores. Export data and sync with other platforms for comprehensive analysis.

Highlights
  • Automatic bubble sheet grading
  • Real-time score display
  • Unlimited classes and assessments
  • Data export to XLS/CSV
  • Sync with Google Classroom
  • Detailed score statistics and graphs
  • Password protection with PIN/Touch ID
Features
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Grade Scanner is a powerful and easy to use app that grades bubble sheet assessments automatically. Create your classes in no time, configure the answers to your assessments and start scanning once your students have filled the bubble sheets. Grade Scanner will show your student's score in real time. You may export your data to XLS,CSV, to iDoceo, sync with Google Classroom or review stats from the app. These are its main features: - Universal app, works on iPhone and iPad. Syncs between devices. - Password protect GradeScanner with Pin or Touch Id • Create unlimited classes - Import XLS files or templates from iDoceo - Add students from your contacts list - Add students from Google Classroom - Add students thumbnails • Create unlimited assessments - Up to 100 questions, configurable choices 2 to 5 per question - One or several correct answers per question - Use 20,50 or 100 questions sheets - Print sheets directly from the app or download from our web - You may change an assessment configuration on the fly without having to rescan sheets. • Easily scan all your sheets - View the score for each student in real time, as you scan. - Detailed view of sheet analysis • Review scores and stats - Average, Median, Std. Deviation, Max. and Min. score - Graph by answers/questions/tags - Spider chart by tag - Sort by result - Export to XLS/CSV - Export to iDoceo - PDF report with summary, score and tags for each student - Sync scores with Google Classroom Do not hesitate to contact us if you miss any feature! From the app, tap on Help > Support&Suggestions

Screenshots

ZipGrade3 screens
iDoceo Grade Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZipGrade at Free against iDoceo Grade Scanner's $9.99. ZipGrade also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and review sentiment (86% vs 44%). iDoceo Grade Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; iDoceo Grade Scanner costs $9.99 up front. ZipGrade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iDoceo Grade Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZipGrade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZipGrade has 36K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ZipGrade's written reviews are positive against 44% of iDoceo Grade Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, iDoceo Grade Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ZipGrade versus iDoceo Grade Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipGradeiDoceo Grade Scanner
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.9 (36K ratings) — better3.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings36K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipGrade LLCiDoceo Studios Ltd.

Customer experience

ZipGrade

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

iDoceo Grade Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative43.8%

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

iDoceo Grade Scanner

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

iDoceo Grade Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZipGrade free?
ZipGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iDoceo Grade Scanner free?
iDoceo Grade Scanner costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZipGrade or iDoceo Grade Scanner?
ZipGrade is rated higher. ZipGrade averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while iDoceo Grade Scanner averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.
Do ZipGrade or iDoceo Grade Scanner have ads?
Neither ZipGrade nor iDoceo Grade Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZipGrade or iDoceo Grade Scanner?
ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, and iDoceo Grade Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, ZipGrade was updated on September 25, 2026 and iDoceo Grade Scanner on September 24, 2026.

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