Comparison

Penpoints vs SISD Parent App

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

Head to head
About

Penpoints

This app helps children aged 6-11 practice spelling and handwriting using AI-powered feedback on photos of their written work. It supports independent learning for students and provides progress insights for parents and teachers.

Highlights
  • AI-powered handwriting analysis
  • Curriculum-aligned word lists
  • Instant feedback and scoring
  • Parental progress reports
  • Independent learning for children
  • Teacher and parent co-management
Features
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Penpoints: an app for parents and teachers to let children practice spelling and handwriting independently! Designed for young students in primary / elementary school (from 6 to 11 years old), Penpoints allows practice of physical “pen & paper” handwriting, using AI to dictate lists of words and provide instant feedback from a photo of handwritten words. It’s the perfect tool for kids to enhance their spelling and handwriting skills autonomously, without requiring adult supervision. For whom? - children can practice independently with a fun and rewarding app experience. Suitable for all learning needs (dyslexia, EAL, spelling bee,...) - teachers can use the app in class and for homeworks, to boost frequency of handwriting activities and interest for spelling - parents do not need to be present but can review results and assign additional exercises Key Features: - Personalised Learning: Aligns with British and American curriculums and year groups to deliver relevant word lists for children to practice - AI-Powered Feedback: Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR), the app analyzes photos of handwritten words, compares them to the dictated list, and provides instant score and feedback. - Parental Insights: Results are automatically emailed to parents, complete with a photo of the exercise, allowing them to review and offer additional guidance when needed. - Rewarding Progress: Children earn PenPoints for each completed exercise, encouraging continuous improvement and making learning fun! - In-class & at home: teachers and parents can co-manage a student’s profile to combine in-class activities, teacher-assigned homeworks or additional exercises. How It Works: - Easy Setup: Parent or Teacher creates an account for their child/class on any iPhone or iPad. - Curriculum-Based Practice: The app dictates curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate words for the child to write on paper. - Independent Workstation: Teacher can create a “SpellStation” challenge where a group of students compete on a selection of exercises in a fun and autonomous spelling competition. - Photo Assessment: Children snap a picture of their work, and our AI “teacher” evaluates the handwriting and spelling for accuracy. - Instant Results: The app provides scores and detailed feedback to the child while parents receive a report via email. Why PenPoints? - Boosts confidence by enabling autonomous learning. - Encourages neat handwriting and accurate spelling. - Offers parents a window into their child’s progress, even from a distance. - Offers teachers a fun and self-sufficient platform to boost “handwritten spelling” skills of their students, in class and at home. Make learning an enjoyable journey for your child with PenPoints!

About

SISD Parent App

Features
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The official parent app for the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD). The SISD Parent App brings school life into one place for parents and guardians of currently enrolled students. Key Features School, term, and event calendars Student timetables, reports, and attendance Absence, planned absence, and early-pickup requests After School Activities (ASA) and enrichment sign-ups Parent-Teacher Meeting bookings School transport and bus information Push notifications and school announcements Parent ID and guardian access management Forms, surveys, and feedback for the school Sign In Parents sign in using their school-registered email address. The app is intended exclusively for parents and guardians of currently enrolled SISD students.

Screenshots

Penpoints4 screens
SISD Parent App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SISD Parent App at none against Penpoints's shown. SISD Parent App also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Penpoints's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Penpoints ships an update fortnightly, SISD Parent App every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Penpoints versus SISD Parent App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenpointsSISD Parent App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMickael RobinMobatia

In-app purchases

None

Penpoints

No in-app purchases

None

SISD Parent App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Penpoints free?
Penpoints is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SISD Parent App free?
SISD Parent App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Penpoints or SISD Parent App have ads?
Penpoints shows ads; SISD Parent App does not.
Which is updated more often, Penpoints or SISD Parent App?
Penpoints ships an update fortnightly, and SISD Parent App every 2 days. Most recently, Penpoints was updated on October 24, 2026 and SISD Parent App on October 24, 2026.

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