Comparison

QR Checker for Teachers vs Firstra

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

Head to head
About

QR Checker for Teachers

Features
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"I wish I could instantly know who hasn't submitted their notebooks yet..." Born from the earnest voices of teachers on the front lines, this is a dedicated submission management app designed exclusively for educators. Simply continuously scan the QR codes distributed to students (or printed directly on their handouts) using your iPhone or iPad camera. The app instantly and automatically records submission statuses and scores. From importing class rosters to exporting CSV files for grading, everything is completed entirely within the app. Dramatically reduce your administrative workload and create more time to focus on your students. [Key Features] ◆ Roster Import & QR Code Generation: Import your CSV file to generate QR codes for up to 40 students on a single A4 sheet. Print them on sticker labels and have students paste them onto their notebooks. ◆ High-Speed Continuous Scanning: Rapidly scan QR codes attached to handouts one after another. The satisfying "beep" sound and haptic feedback ensure reliable and accurate recording. ◆ Real-Time Tracking of Non-Submitters: Students whose codes haven't been scanned remain on the "Not Submitted" list. You can instantly see who hasn't turned in their work, even if the pile of submissions isn't in numerical order. ◆ "Auto-Print QR" on Custom Handouts: Simply import your base assignment handout (PDF), and the app will automatically place each student's name and QR code in your designated position. Generate individualized answer sheets for the entire class at once, eliminating the hassle of forgotten stickers. ◆ Flexible Grading Management: Set a "base score" for submitting the assignment, and easily adjust individual points with a single tap based on the quality of the student's work. ◆ Multi-Course & Assignment Management: Supports multiple course patterns (e.g., "Basic Biology", "Science Seminar"). It easily handles situations where the same student takes different classes. Submission statuses are saved independently for each specific assignment. ◆ Integration with Grading Systems: Beyond simple roster imports, you can export your collected data as a CSV file with a single tap. Send it to your computer for immediate grading and processing in Excel or other spreadsheet software. Note: This app can also run as an "iPad app" on Macs equipped with Apple Silicon (M1 chip or later), allowing you to scan using your Mac's webcam and print directly from your Mac.

About

Firstra

Organize your learning with custom tasks and goals. Build consistent study habits using a dedicated timer and daily log. Personalize your experience with themes and colors.

Highlights
  • Create custom study books and tasks
  • Set daily learning goals
  • Track study progress over time
  • Log daily study time and visualize streaks
  • Dedicated study timer
  • Personalize with themes and colors
Features
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Firstra is your all-in-one study companion designed to help you stay organized, motivated, and on track. Plan Your Study Create books and custom tasks to organize your learning. Set daily goals and track your progress over time. Build Habits Log daily study time and visualize your streaks. Stay consistent with a dedicated timer and daily log system. Personalize Your Experience Choose from multiple theme packs, customize task colors, and make Firstra truly yours. Go Pro Unlock advanced themes, cover images, custom timer sounds, and more with a monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscription. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Checker for Teachers4 screens
Firstra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Firstra at every 3 days against QR Checker for Teachers's every 3 weeks. Firstra also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. QR Checker for Teachers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Firstra sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Checker for Teachers ships an update every 3 weeks, Firstra every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Checker for Teachers versus Firstra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Checker for TeachersFirstra
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerasakura kazuhiroHAIGANG MENG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Checker for Teachers

One-time1
  • プレミアム版$2.99
3 purchases

Firstra

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Plan (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is QR Checker for Teachers free?
QR Checker for Teachers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firstra free?
Firstra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Checker for Teachers or Firstra have ads?
Neither QR Checker for Teachers nor Firstra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Checker for Teachers or Firstra?
QR Checker for Teachers ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firstra every 3 days. Most recently, QR Checker for Teachers was updated on October 10, 2026 and Firstra on October 11, 2026.

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