ZipGrade vs Insta
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.
Insta
This app allows educators to quickly scan and grade paper worksheets using their mobile device. It automates the grading process, providing instant results and a clear overview of student submissions, reducing manual effort and paperwork.
- Scan paper worksheets with phone
- Automatic answer detection and grading
- Instant results viewing
- Side-by-side submission review
- Classroom-focused interface
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Insta-Grading helps educators save time by scanning worksheets and grading assignments instantly. Turn paper assessments into clear results in seconds no manual grading, no spreadsheets. Designed for teachers, tutors, and educators who want faster feedback and less paperwork. Key Features • Scan paper worksheets using your phone • Automatically detect and grade answers • View results instantly • Review submissions side-by-side • Simple, clean interface built for classrooms Who It’s For • K–12 teachers • Tutors and test prep instructors • Educators grading paper assignments Why Educators Use Insta-Grading Grading by hand takes time. Insta-Grading helps you move faster, stay organized, and focus more on teaching than paperwork. Terms of Use: https://insta-grading.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://insta-grading.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZipGrade at 86% against Insta's 0%. ZipGrade also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (36K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Insta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZipGrade holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZipGrade has 36K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Insta's.
ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, Insta every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZipGrade | Insta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (36K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 36K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipGrade LLC | E&E Technology LLC |
Customer experience
ZipGrade
Insta
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
Insta
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ZipGrade
- Add 1 year of use$6.99
Insta
- Unlimited Scans$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Scans$39.991 Year
- 100 Scans$0.99









