ZipGrade vs Riesel ISD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Riesel ISD
Stay informed about your school district with personalized news, notifications, and a direct line to school information. Access the district directory and manage contact details for a connected experience.
- View district and school news
- Use district tip line
- Receive notifications
- Access district directory
- Personalized information display
- View and add contact information
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The official Riesel ISD app gives you a personalized window into what is happening at the district and schools. Get the news and information that you care about and get involved. Anyone Can: -View District and school news -Use the district tip line -Receive notifications from the district and schools -Access the district directory -Display information personalized to your interests Parents and students can: -View and add contact information
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Riesel ISD at none against ZipGrade's 1. ZipGrade's advantage is ratings volume (37K 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
Both are free to download. ZipGrade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Riesel ISD asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ZipGrade against 5.0 for Riesel ISD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZipGrade has 37K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | ZipGrade | Riesel ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (37K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipGrade LLC | RIESEL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Customer experience
ZipGrade
Riesel ISD
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
Riesel ISD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ZipGrade
- Add 1 year of use$6.99
Riesel ISD
No in-app purchases









