Comparison

Gradepen vs ExamScan

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

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

Gradepen4 screens
ExamScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExamScan at none against Gradepen's 8. ExamScan also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). Gradepen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 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. Gradepen sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. ExamScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradepen 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
Gradepen versus ExamScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradepenExamScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — 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 iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMachlev Smart Applications Servico e Venda de Sistemas Ltda METien Nguyen

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

ExamScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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