Comparison

Selective School Tests vs KangaQuiz

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

Head to head
About

Selective School Tests

Prepare Year 5-6 students for selective school and scholarship math tests. Offers sample and mini tests covering numeracy, algebra, geometry, and measurement, with detailed explanations and progress reports.

Highlights
  • 5 sample tests with 40 questions each
  • 15 mini tests with 10-15 questions each
  • Detailed explanations for every question
  • Comprehensive progress reports
  • Option to turn timer on/off
  • Automatic progress saving
Features
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“Year 6 Selective School and Scholarship - style Math Tests” is designed for Year 5-6 students to prepare for the Selective High School Placement Test for entry to Year 7. The app is also useful to prepare for the Scholarship Math Tests, ICAS Mathematics test, NAPLAN Math test and other challenging math tests for the students aged 10-12. The app offers • 5 Sample tests (each has 40 questions) • 15 Mini tests (each has 10-15 questions) The app covers following topics / concepts: • Numeracy (Whole & Decimal Numbers, Fractions, Averages, Ratios & Percentages, Money, Operations, Problem Solving, etc.) • Algebra (Patterns and Sequences, Problem Solving, Functions, Number Planes) • Geometry (2D & 3D Objects, Angles, Nets, Maps & Networks, Coordinates, Symmetry, Transformations, Top & Front & Side Views, etc.) • Measurement (Perimeter, Area, Volume, Time, Speed & Distance, Mass, Graphs, Data, Tables, Probability, Statistics) The app provides following functionality: • Each question is provided with detailed explanation (solution), so the student can learn the best strategy to solve similar questions. • The questions come with hundreds high-quality images. • Each test provides the detailed comprehensive report with option to review the correct / incorrect answers. • Detailed progress report. Check the student’s strengths and weaknesses, or review any completed test. • Option to skip the question, to choose any question in the list and to see which questions are still unanswered. • Option to turn on / off the ‘Solution’ button. Turn it ON if the student learns the test structure and various math topics / concepts, and turn it OFF when the student needs to assess the skills. • Option to turn on / off the timer (useful when your kids try to solve the problems with time constraints). • Your progress is automatically saved, so if you accidentally close the app or when the device suddenly lost the battery power, then you have an option to restore the previous session after you start the app for the next time. • Ability to reset the history. • Sound control. Try the app and be prepared for the test!

About

KangaQuiz

Features
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Help your child practise, prepare and make real learning progress with KangaQuiz. Designed for Australian primary students from Kindergarten to Year 6, KangaQuiz supports everyday learning while helping children prepare confidently for NAPLAN, Opportunity Class and Selective School tests. With more than 45,000 curriculum-aligned questions, children can strengthen their skills across Maths, English and Thinking Skills, learn from mistakes and receive practice suited to their year level. Parents can see how their child is progressing through the Learn section, detailed results and AI-powered analytics—making it easier to understand their strengths, identify areas needing improvement and know what to practise next. PRACTISE AND BUILD STRONGER SKILLS KangaQuiz offers short, focused quizzes across the primary curriculum. Children can practise by year level, subject, topic and difficulty, with varied questions that make regular practice more useful and engaging. Clear explanations help children understand why an answer is correct, so mistakes become opportunities to learn. PREPARE FOR IMPORTANT TESTS Build the knowledge, confidence and familiarity children need for: • NAPLAN • Opportunity Class placement tests • Selective School placement tests • Everyday school assessments KangaQuiz supports long-term preparation through regular practice—not just last-minute test revision. LEARN AND TRACK PROGRESS The Learn section gives children a more structured way to work through important skills and topics. Their learning progress is recorded so they can see what they have completed and continue from where they left off. Parents can easily follow their child’s activity, results and development over time. AI-POWERED LEARNING ANALYTICS KangaQuiz uses AI-powered analysis to make results more meaningful. It helps identify: • Skills and topics your child understands well • Areas where they may need more practice • Patterns across completed quizzes • Useful focus areas for future learning This gives parents a clearer picture of their child’s progress without having to interpret every individual result themselves. WRITING PRACTICE AND ASSESSMENT Children can complete different writing tasks and receive detailed feedback on their ideas, structure, vocabulary, grammar and overall writing. This helps them understand how to improve while building confidence for school, NAPLAN, OC and Selective preparation. KEY FEATURES • More than 45,000 questions across Maths, English and Thinking Skills • Kindergarten to Year 6 content aligned with the NSW curriculum • Everyday practice and revision across important school topics • Dedicated NAPLAN, OC and Selective preparation • Guided learning activities in the Learn section • Learning progress saved and tracked • AI-powered analysis of strengths and improvement areas • Detailed quiz results and clear answer explanations • Writing practice with detailed assessment and feedback • Custom quizzes by year level, subject, topic and difficulty • A focused, child-friendly experience without advertising or social feeds Whether your child needs regular practice, help with a difficult topic or longer-term preparation for an important test, KangaQuiz gives them one place to practise, learn and improve—while giving parents a clearer view of their progress. Download KangaQuiz and start your free trial today. SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL • Title: KangaQuiz Premium • Length: Monthly (1 month) or Yearly (12 months) • Price: Displayed in the app and varies by region • Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.kangaquiz.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Selective School Tests4 screens
KangaQuiz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KangaQuiz at Free against Selective School Tests's $4.99. KangaQuiz also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 44 months). Selective School Tests's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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

KangaQuiz is free to download; Selective School Tests costs $4.99 up front. KangaQuiz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Selective School Tests asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selective School Tests ships an update every 44 months, KangaQuiz every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Selective School Tests versus KangaQuiz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelective School TestsKangaQuiz
Price$4.99Free — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinta GamesKangaquiz

In-app purchases

None

Selective School Tests

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

KangaQuiz

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Selective School Tests free?
Selective School Tests costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KangaQuiz free?
KangaQuiz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Selective School Tests or KangaQuiz have ads?
Neither Selective School Tests nor KangaQuiz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selective School Tests or KangaQuiz?
Selective School Tests ships an update every 44 months, and KangaQuiz every 6 weeks. Most recently, Selective School Tests was updated on October 13, 2026 and KangaQuiz on October 25, 2026.

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