How to Make a Quiz on Your Phone (Step-by-Step, 2026)

Making a quiz on your phone used to mean squinting at a cramped web form and fighting autocorrect. In 2026, AI changes the equation: you describe a topic, the AI drafts the questions, you review and share. The whole process takes under three minutes on a phone.

This guide walks through every step, whether you are using a mobile browser or the SimpleQuizMaker app for iPhone.

What You Need Before You Start

That is it. You do not need a laptop, a keyboard, or special software.

Method 1: Generate From a Topic (Fastest)

This is the quickest path -- useful when you already know the subject and just need questions fast.

Step 1: Open SimpleQuizMaker on your phone

In Safari or Chrome, go to simplequizmaker.com/quiz-maker. If you have the iOS app installed, open it directly -- the interface is optimised for touch.

Step 2: Type your topic

Tap the topic field and type something specific. "Photosynthesis" will give you generic questions. "Photosynthesis -- light-dependent reactions, ATP synthesis, NADPH" will give you questions at the right depth.

The more precise your input, the better the output. You are giving the AI a brief, not a keyword.

Step 3: Choose question type and count

Select multiple choice, true/false, or short answer. For a phone-based quiz you share with others, multiple choice tends to work best -- it is fast to answer on a small screen.

Pick a question count between 5 and 20. For a quick check-in, 5 to 8 questions is plenty.

Step 4: Review and edit questions

This step matters. The AI will get most questions right but will occasionally produce a question that is ambiguous or a distractor that is too obviously wrong. Tap any question to edit it.

On the iOS app, you can swipe to delete a question you do not want. In the mobile browser, tap the delete icon next to the question.

Step 5: Share your quiz

Tap "Share" and copy the link. Paste it anywhere -- a class group chat, an email, a learning management system. Students open the link on any device; they do not need an account.

Method 2: Generate From a PDF or Text (More Control)

If you have lecture notes, a textbook excerpt, or any document saved on your phone, you can paste or upload it as the source.

From the iOS App

From the Mobile Browser

The process is the same but you will paste text manually. Open your PDF in Files, copy the relevant section, then paste into the SimpleQuizMaker text field.

This approach is especially useful for teachers who already have a reading or worksheet and want comprehension questions without typing anything from scratch.

Method 3: Build Questions Manually

For some situations -- very specific or sensitive content, or when you want total control -- you may prefer writing every question yourself.

Tap "Add question manually" and type each question and its answer choices. The quiz builder on mobile is responsive and works well with a phone keyboard, though it is slower than AI generation.

Sharing Your Quiz

Once your quiz is ready, you have a few sharing options:

Students who receive the link do not need a SimpleQuizMaker account. They open the link, answer questions, and see their score immediately.

Tips for a Good Phone-Created Quiz

Keep the topic narrow. A quiz on "World War II" will be vague. "The causes of World War I -- nationalism, alliances, and the assassination at Sarajevo" will be tight and useful.

Review every question before sharing. AI-generated questions improve with a human pass. Read each question as if you are a student seeing it for the first time.

Test the link yourself. Before sending to a class, open the share link on your own phone to confirm it works and the questions read correctly.

Save your quiz. Log in before generating so your quiz is saved to your account. Anonymous quizzes can be lost if you close the browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a quiz on my phone without installing an app?

Yes. SimpleQuizMaker works fully in the mobile browser at simplequizmaker.com. No app installation required. The iOS app adds a more touch-friendly interface and offline access to saved quizzes.

How many quizzes can I make for free on my phone?

The free plan includes 5 AI-generated quizzes per month. There is no limit on manually built quizzes or on sharing links.

Do my students need an account to take the quiz?

No. Anyone with the share link can take the quiz without signing up or logging in.

Does it work on Android too?

Yes. SimpleQuizMaker's web interface works on Android Chrome. The dedicated app is currently iOS only -- Android support is planned.