Comparison

COURSEMO vs A+Papers

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

Head to head
About

COURSEMO

This app offers comprehensive study materials for IGCSE, A Level, and AP courses, developed by experienced international educators. It provides chapter summaries, knowledge points, vocabulary, and past papers to help students prepare for exams and gain admission to top universities.

Highlights
  • 27 international courses (IGCSE, A Level, AP)
  • Chapter summaries and knowledge points
  • Vocabulary and past papers
  • Overseas study guidance
  • Study social circle with Q&A
  • Hand-writing notes feature
Features
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COURSEMO, used to be A Level Revision, is a professional study App developed by experienced teachers from Shenzhen College of International Education. It includes IGCSE & A Level from UK and AP from US. We devote ourselves to higher quality international courses. Providing free yet valuable chapter summary, knowledge points, vocabularies, and past-papers for 27 courses, we dedicate ourselves to helping students get into top universities. COURSEMO core advantages: 1. Multi-perspective course system: IGCSE/A LEVEL/AP, Math, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Human Geography, Biology, Economics, Macroeconomics, Business, History, World History, Sociology, Environmental Science in total 27 courses are included. 2. Comprehensive tutorial: Courses arrangements include Chapter Summary, Exam Hall, Subject Term, Quick Note, and Formula. Based on real lecturing process, comprehensively help students absorb knowledge efficiently. 3. Overseas study guidance: international school recommendation, overseas study information, Customized solution. We make unique solution for each user. 4. Study social circle: Hand-writing notes, Interesting study buddy squad, Question & Answer for both teachers and students… We creating a study environment to motivate students to study.

About

A+Papers

Access and organize past A-Level exam papers from CIE and Edexcel. Features include in-app note-taking, a paper finder, and offline access to downloaded papers. Designed to reduce stress and improve study efficiency for demanding A-Level programs.

Highlights
  • Access CIE & Edexcel A-Level past papers
  • In-app notes and highlighting
  • Offline paper access
  • Paper Finder for specific searches
  • Subject library with alphabetical listing
  • AirPrint support for printing
Features
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Ever finished a past paper, opened the mark scheme, and still wondered what the examiner actually wanted? A+Papers helps CIE & Edexcel A-Level students turn past papers into a clear practice loop: find the right paper, time your attempt, understand the mark scheme with Hugo, save your work, and track your progress weekly until your exams. A+Papers helps AS and A-Level students practise past papers with less friction and more direction. Key features: • Past paper library Browse A-Level subjects, years, papers, mark schemes, examiner reports, inserts, and related resources in one place. • Hugo AI Tutor Choose a question and get student-friendly guidance based on the mark scheme. Ask for a simpler explanation, examiner points, a full-mark answer route, or common mistakes to avoid. • Timed paper practice Simulate exam conditions with an in-app timer, then mark papers complete so your progress stays visible. • Personal practice plan Set your subjects, target grades, exam date, weak areas, and weekly study rhythm. A+Papers turns them into a weekly practice route. • Progress tracking See completed papers, weekly targets, subject progress, and your route history so revision feels measurable instead of vague. • Cross-device progress sync Keep your study plan, targets, completed papers, and progress history in step across your devices. Start revising on iPhone, continue on iPad, and return to the same weekly route wherever you study. • Offline paper saving Download papers to your archive and keep important PDFs available when you are away from internet access. • Notes and annotations Edit papers, highlight key parts, add handwritten notes, and keep saved notes inside your archive. • Saved tutor answers Save Hugo explanations you want to revisit before mocks, trials, or final exams. • Built for iPhone and iPad Study in portrait or landscape, swipe through the app naturally, and keep your papers, notes, and saved explanations close. A+Papers was created by students for students - less searching, more practising, and a clearer route from past paper attempt to better answer. Disclaimer: A+Papers is an independent study app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Cambridge Assessment International Education, Pearson Edexcel, PapaCambridge, Physics & Maths Tutor, or any related organisations. All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners. Feel free to contact us at apluspapers1208@gmail.com for any further enquiries or suggestions to improve our app. Thank you.

Screenshots

COURSEMO4 screens
A+Papers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A+Papers at 4.4 against COURSEMO's 3.0. A+Papers also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 25%) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). COURSEMO's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. COURSEMO sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and A+Papers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A+Papers holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of COURSEMO's written reviews are positive against 43% of A+Papers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COURSEMO ships an update every 9 days, A+Papers every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
COURSEMO versus A+Papers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOURSEMOA+Papers
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOxbridge Education and Technology Co.,LtdDanesh Rajasolan

Customer experience

COURSEMO

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

A+Papers

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

COURSEMO

One-time7
  • 6 coins$0.99
  • 198 coins$29.99
  • 488 coins$74.99
Show 4 more
  • 998 coins$149.99
  • 1998 coins$299.99
  • 4998 coins$799.99
  • 5898 coins$899.99
1 purchases

A+Papers

One-time1
  • PaperSaver - For Offline UseFree

Questions

Is COURSEMO free?
COURSEMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A+Papers free?
A+Papers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, COURSEMO or A+Papers?
A+Papers is rated higher. COURSEMO averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while A+Papers averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do COURSEMO or A+Papers have ads?
Neither COURSEMO nor A+Papers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COURSEMO or A+Papers?
COURSEMO ships an update every 9 days, and A+Papers every 2 months. Most recently, COURSEMO was updated on November 2, 2026 and A+Papers on November 2, 2026.

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