Comparison

ZipGrade vs AKE Teacher

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

AKE Teacher

Features
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AKE Teacher App is a software solution for schools and childcare. AKE Teacher will prove to you that it can save you time and money, make life easier for your staff whilst improving satisfaction for your charges parents/guardians. CHILDCARE : Manage your students and classrooms, share photos, communicate with parents, send paperless invoices and payments, and manage staff. Features include: • Central Database: Store everything related to kids and families in one secure place. • Photo sharing: Snap photos and tag students with one click. Automatically saved to your account and shared with parents (with no extra work!). • Daily Reports: Log naps, meals, bathroom, and other activities. Parents get a feed and daily summary. Daily sheet reports are a breeze with AKE Teacher. • Student Feed: Parents get a personalized feed throughout the day. Save time – no more paper tracking sheets or sending individual photos. • Parent Communication: Manage parent communication from one central hub (notices, calls, texts, etc.). • Paperless Billing: Seamless electronic billing and payments for tuition and fees. Use AKE Teacher for all your child care accounting needs. • Reporting: Detailed reports of every AKE Teacher feature for billing and licensing requirements. • Seamless Sync: AKE Teacher stays up to date across all phones and tablets – so teachers can use their own device or a school device. • Web Portal: Easy management and great functionality available on the web, too.

Screenshots

ZipGrade3 screens
AKE Teacher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AKE Teacher at none against ZipGrade's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. AKE Teacher asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, AKE Teacher monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ZipGrade versus AKE Teacher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipGradeAKE Teacher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (36K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings36K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipGrade LLCANAK2U SDN. BHD.

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

AKE Teacher

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

AKE Teacher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZipGrade free?
ZipGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AKE Teacher free?
AKE Teacher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZipGrade or AKE Teacher have ads?
Neither ZipGrade nor AKE Teacher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZipGrade or AKE Teacher?
ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, and AKE Teacher monthly. Most recently, ZipGrade was updated on September 25, 2026 and AKE Teacher on September 11, 2026.

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