Comparison

ZipGrade vs ExamScan

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

ExamScan

Features
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ExamScan helps teachers grade paper multiple-choice tests just by photographing the answer sheet — fast, accurate, and processed entirely on your device. DEAD SIMPLE — ONLY 2 STEPS • No templates to build, no setup, no special app forms to print. • Use the standard answer sheets you already have: (1) load the answer key, (2) snap a photo — done. • A sheet came out skewed or mismarked? Fix it right on the sheet — no need to reconfigure anything. GRADE IN SECONDS • Snap a photo or pick from your library — the app detects filled bubbles and scores the sheet. • Automatically reads the student ID and exam code. • Supports sheets with 3, 4, 5, or 6 options (A–F). BATCH GRADING • Pick many photos from the gallery to grade a whole class at once. • Review the result list — error sheets are clearly highlighted in red. • Re-grade any single sheet if a photo wasn't good enough. EXPORT TO EXCEL • Create an .xlsx file with each student's score, named the way you like. • Share it or save it to Files in one tap. PRIVATE — GRADE RIGHT ON YOUR DEVICE • All recognition and scoring happen right on your device — grading works even offline. • No accounts, no login; your answer sheet images and results are never sent to a server. • The app uses Firebase for anonymous analytics and crash reporting to improve the app (never your answer sheets or results). See our Privacy Policy. CONVENIENT • Built-in "Grade with sample sheets" demo to try instantly — no setup needed. • 5-language interface: English, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish — auto-selected from your device language, switch anytime. • Works on iPhone and iPad. • A "frame check" image shows you why a sheet failed. • Report a problem sheet by email with attached images for support. ANSWER SHEET REQUIREMENTS • Standard A4 sheet with 3 orientation marks at the corners. • Fill solidly with a 2B pencil or pen, one bubble per question. • Download free sample sheets right from the About screen in the app. ExamScan is free with a starter batch of grading credits; earn more through daily login, sharing the app, or watching ads. The app shows advertisements (filtered to general-audience content). Feedback is welcome at: Rubi.ExamScan@gmail.com

Screenshots

ZipGrade3 screens
ExamScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExamScan at none against ZipGrade's 1. ExamScan also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). ZipGrade's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. ExamScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, ExamScan every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ZipGrade versus ExamScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipGradeExamScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (36K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipGrade LLCTien Nguyen

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

ExamScan

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

ExamScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZipGrade free?
ZipGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExamScan free?
ExamScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZipGrade or ExamScan have ads?
ExamScan shows ads; ZipGrade does not.
Which is updated more often, ZipGrade or ExamScan?
ZipGrade ships an update every 6 weeks, and ExamScan every 2 days. Most recently, ZipGrade was updated on October 19, 2026 and ExamScan on October 8, 2026.

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