Comparison

Qalam vs ABJD

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

Head to head
About

Qalam

This app streamlines exam creation, management, and grading for educators. It uses AI to extract exam data, scan answer sheets, and provide instant results with detailed reports. Facilitate collaboration and share exam configurations with colleagues.

Highlights
  • AI-powered exam creation and data extraction
  • Automatic answer sheet scanning
  • Instant grading with accuracy reports
  • Exam sharing and collaboration
  • Digital and paper-based exam support
  • Results export to Excel
  • Multi-language support (English & Arabic)
Features
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Qalam - Smart Exam Creator & Grading App Transform how you create, manage, and grade exams with Qalam - the ultimate assessment tool for educators, teachers, and institutions. KEY FEATURES: Create Exams Effortlessly • Design questions • Organize exams into courses for easy management • Support for both paper-based and digital exams • Duplicate existing exams to save time • Generate answer sheets with customizable headers AI-Powered Intelligence • Upload question papers and student lists - AI extracts everything instantly • Automatic answer sheet scanning using advanced computer vision • Instant grading with detailed accuracy reports Share & Collaborate • Share exam configurations with colleagues • Generate QR codes for students to access digital exams • Share exam codes for quick student enrollment • Manage students seamlessly Instant Results & Analytics • Real-time scanning and grading • Export results to Excel format • Comprehensive reports with statistics Customization & Flexibility • Create custom headers with institution, department, and city details • Select from Saudi educational institutions database Additional Features • Multi-language support (English & Arabic) • Credit-based system with flexible packages • Referral rewards program Perfect for: • Schools & Universities • Teachers & Educators • Training Centers • Educational Institutions Save hours of manual grading. Get started with Qalam today - Create. Scan. Analyze. Test. Done in minutes!

About

ABJD

Features
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abjd is the official mobile companion for your school management system — giving students, parents, and staff instant access to everything that matters, right from their phone. STUDENTS & PARENTS • View assignments, learning materials, and student diary entries • Check attendance records and submit leave requests • Track exam schedules and mark sheets • Monitor fee payments and outstanding balances • Read school announcements and upcoming events • Browse the school gallery • Submit and track complaints and service requests • Switch between multiple students with one tap (guardian accounts) STAFF & ADMINISTRATION • Manage student and employee records • Review timesheets and leave requests • Access lesson plans and resource reports • Communicate via built-in secure chat ALWAYS CONNECTED • Real-time push notifications for new assignments, attendance, fee reminders, announcements, chat messages, and more • In-app notification banners so you never miss an update • Supports English, Arabic, and French • Full right-to-left (RTL) layout support abjd works seamlessly with your school's EduNet system. Contact your school administrator to get your login credentials.

Screenshots

Qalam4 screens
ABJD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ABJD at none against Qalam's 1. Qalam's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Qalam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ABJD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qalam ships an update fortnightly, ABJD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Qalam versus ABJD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQalamABJD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAl Halloul Al Mokhsassaanwar awad

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Qalam

One-time1
  • 1000 Scans Pack$1.99
None

ABJD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qalam free?
Qalam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABJD free?
ABJD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qalam or ABJD have ads?
Neither Qalam nor ABJD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qalam or ABJD?
Qalam ships an update fortnightly, and ABJD every 6 weeks. Most recently, Qalam was updated on October 7, 2026 and ABJD on October 13, 2026.

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