Comparison

KineScribe vs GoWorksheet

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

Head to head
About

KineScribe

This application allows users to create, edit, and read dance notation scores using Laban movement principles. It offers a comprehensive symbol palette and tools for customization, enabling easy sharing and integration with other notation software.

Highlights
  • Create and edit structured notation scores
  • Support for Motif and Language of Dance scores
  • Import and read LabanWriter scores
  • Extensive symbol palette for movement notation
  • Customizable tools with multiple colors and backgrounds
  • Save and share scores as PDFs
  • Multi-page score creation
Read full description

KineScribe reimagines LabanWriter for iOS and MacOS, allowing you to write dances in Laban movement notation and quickly edit scores and symbols. Development of this app was supported by Reed College and the National Endowment for the Humanities, with the cooperation and continued support of The Ohio State University.
 Make Scores: KineScribe creates and edits structured notation scores on the staff, Motif scores, and scores using Language of Dance.
 Read Scores: KineScribe reads all scores imported from LabanWriter.
 Edit Scores: KineScribe edits scores created in-app or with LabanWriter.
 Symbol Palette: Includes directions, levels, paths, rotations, bows, staff, floor plan, text input, and more. App updates will increase the number of available symbols and modifications.
 Tools: Choose graph paper or plain background. Make multiple-page scores. Choose from 20 colors for each symbol.
 Save and Share: Email KineScribe files as PDFs from in-app command. Read, edit, and print saved KineScribe files in LabanWriter through iTunes sync.
 For more information: https://u.osu.edu/kinescribe/

About

GoWorksheet

Transform printed worksheets into interactive digital exercises for students on iPad. Teachers can customize assignments with features like word banks, drag-and-drop, and audio instructions. Completed work can be easily shared and submitted.

Highlights
  • Create digital worksheets from images
  • Add word banks and audio instructions
  • Interactive fill-in-the-blank options
  • Drag-and-drop and line matching
  • Virtual manipulatives for exercises
  • Multiple sharing and submission options
Features
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GoWorksheet makes printed classroom worksheets and tests accessible with an iPad! This is the free version which is for filling out customized worksheets created with GoWorksheet PLUS. Unlock the power to edit and create your own GoWorksheets via in-app purchase. GoWorksheet is used to turn printed worksheets and tests into work all students can use. The teacher brings in an image or takes a photo of the worksheet, then customizes it for the student. Customization includes added word banks, allowance of tapping to fill multiple choice answers, drag and drop answers, line matching, virtual manipulatives for counting exercises, or audio output that includes more detailed instructions or additional prompting. Once a GoWorksheet is created, multiple ways are available for the teacher to share it with the student, and for the student to return the completed worksheet. Sharing options include AirDrop, email, local broadcasting, any cloud storage set up on the iPad (such as Google Drive or Dropbox), print, or save to Photos.

Screenshots

GoWorksheet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KineScribe at 5.0 against GoWorksheet's 4.2. KineScribe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17). GoWorksheet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (69 vs 1). 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. GoWorksheet sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. KineScribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KineScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoWorksheet has 69 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KineScribe ships an update every 11 months, GoWorksheet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
KineScribe versus GoWorksheet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKineScribeGoWorksheet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (69 ratings)
Number of ratings169 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1514.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RalleyAttainment Company

Customer experience

KineScribe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GoWorksheet

All ratings69 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.0%

In-app purchases

None

KineScribe

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

GoWorksheet

One-time17
  • Early Numeracy: Math Fun$29.99
  • Explore Life Science$29.99
  • Explore Social Skills$29.99
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  • Read and Tell$29.99
  • Explore Social Studies$29.99
  • Early Reading Skills Builder$29.99
  • Explore Math$29.99
  • Explore Budgeting$29.99
  • Hands-On Math: Early Numeracy$29.99
  • Stepping Out ITC$29.99
  • Early Literacy Skills Builder$29.99
  • Access ELA Grades 3-5$29.99
  • Access Algebra$29.99
  • Explore American History$29.99
  • Explore World History$29.99
  • TTS: English Language Arts$29.99
  • Worksheet Maker & Editor$49.99

Questions

Is KineScribe free?
KineScribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoWorksheet free?
GoWorksheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KineScribe or GoWorksheet?
KineScribe is rated higher. KineScribe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GoWorksheet averages 4.2 from 69 ratings.
Do KineScribe or GoWorksheet have ads?
Neither KineScribe nor GoWorksheet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KineScribe or GoWorksheet?
KineScribe ships an update every 11 months, and GoWorksheet every 2 months. Most recently, KineScribe was updated on September 30, 2026 and GoWorksheet on October 1, 2026.

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