Comparison

Gradepen vs PhotoMetrix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gradepen

This app automates the grading of shuffled tests using your device's camera for objective questions. Teachers can input grades for open-ended questions and export results to spreadsheets. It offers a free tier for grading assessments with up to five questions and five items.

Highlights
  • Automatic grading of objective questions
  • Handles shuffled question order
  • Input grades for open-ended questions
  • Export results to spreadsheet
  • Create and share test questions
Features
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Grade automatically the answer keys of shuffled tests with Gradepen! Gradepen.com allows you to create short tests and exams including open-ended and objective questions or reusing questions shared by other users. The exams may have the order of questions and items automatically shuffled to hinder the occurrence of fraud. The objective questions are graded automatically with this App using your device's rear camera. The teacher may also inform the grades of open-ended questions to be totaled in the final test score. You can export the results to a spreadsheet and forward it by email. Promotionally, the grading of assessments with up to five questions of a maximum of five items is free. Don't miss our promotional packages and grade your assessments in seconds with Gradepen! Check our website: www.gradepen.com

About

PhotoMetrix

This application performs univariate and multivariate data analysis using image acquisition and RGB histograms. It supports various color systems and can export data and charts via email for validation with other software.

Highlights
  • Univariate analysis with Single Linear Correlation
  • Multivariate analysis with Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
  • Image data acquisition via device camera
  • RGB histogram conversion
  • Support for RGB, HSV, HSL, and HSI color systems
  • Email export of data, analysis, and charts
  • Calculation of eigenvalues, eigenvectors, scores, and loadings
Features
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This app employs Single Linear Correlation technics for univariate analysis and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for multivariate exploratory analysis, including Partial Least Square Regression (PLS). The image data are acquired using the device main camera and photo album, both converted in RGB histograms. In addition, apart color channels of RGB, HSV, HSL and HSI systems are used during the univariate and multivariate processes. It is possible to send by e-mail the image data, analysis data and charts. In order to validate the obtained results, the same sets of data were tested using Microsoft Excel© and ChemoStat©. The results in both applications coincided in various combinations. This app calculates and plot: eigenvalues, eigenvectors, scores, loadings using Singular Value Decomposition in Multivariate Analysis. This app calculates and plot: slope (span), intercept (off-set) and regression (Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient) in Univariate Calibration Analysis. http://dx.doi.org/10.5935/0103-5053.20160182

Screenshots

Gradepen4 screens
PhotoMetrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhotoMetrix at none against Gradepen's 8. PhotoMetrix also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 57%). 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. Gradepen sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. PhotoMetrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradepen ships an update every 6 weeks, PhotoMetrix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gradepen versus PhotoMetrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradepenPhotoMetrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMachlev Smart Applications Servico e Venda de Sistemas Ltda MEGilson Augusto Helfer

Customer experience

Gradepen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative30.0%

PhotoMetrix

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Gradepen

One-time8
  • Plus 50 Grades Pack$0.99
  • Plus 150 Grades Pack$0.99
  • Plus 120 Grades Pack$1.99
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  • Plus 300 Grades Pack$1.99
  • Plus 250 Grades Pack$2.99
  • Plus 600 Grades Pack$3.99
  • Plus 500 Grades Pack$4.99
  • Plus 1000 Grades Pack$7.99
None

PhotoMetrix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradepen free?
Gradepen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotoMetrix free?
PhotoMetrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gradepen or PhotoMetrix have ads?
Neither Gradepen nor PhotoMetrix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradepen or PhotoMetrix?
Gradepen ships an update every 6 weeks, and PhotoMetrix every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gradepen was updated on October 19, 2026 and PhotoMetrix on October 11, 2026.

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