Comparison

ZipGrade vs ImBlazeEd

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

ImBlazeEd

Manage and support student learning experiences with this educator tool. Track attendance, monitor feedback, and handle necessary paperwork for safe off-campus activities. Plan and log site visits directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Student attendance tracking
  • Monitor mentor and student feedback
  • Paperwork management for off-campus experiences
  • Streamlined on-the-go educator experience
  • Plan and log site visits
  • On-site student and mentor check-ins
Features
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The ImBlaze Educator app allows you to manage and support students’ Real World Learning experiences while juggling all the responsibilities of being an educator. Track attendance quickly - see which of your students are on-time, late, or off-location with just a glance, monitor your mentor and student experience feedback - and stay on top of the paperwork you need to complete for your students to have a safe off campus experience. The Educator App allows you to do everything you can do on the computer, but streamlined for the modern, on the go educator experience. Coming December 2021: Plan and log site visits - on-site check-ins with your students and their mentors - while on the go.

Screenshots

ZipGrade3 screens
ImBlazeEd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZipGrade at 4.9 against ImBlazeEd's 4.0. ZipGrade also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). ImBlazeEd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZipGrade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZipGrade has 37K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, ImBlazeEd every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZipGrade versus ImBlazeEd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipGradeImBlazeEd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (37K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
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 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipGrade LLCBigPictureLearning

Customer experience

ZipGrade

All ratings36,274 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews509 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.0%

ImBlazeEd

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

ImBlazeEd

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

ImBlazeEd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZipGrade free?
ZipGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ImBlazeEd free?
ImBlazeEd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZipGrade or ImBlazeEd?
ZipGrade is rated higher. ZipGrade averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while ImBlazeEd averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ZipGrade or ImBlazeEd have ads?
Neither ZipGrade nor ImBlazeEd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZipGrade or ImBlazeEd?
ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, and ImBlazeEd every 5 months. Most recently, ZipGrade was updated on October 23, 2026 and ImBlazeEd on October 16, 2026.

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