Comparison

Selective School Tests vs Satalyst

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

Satalyst

This app transforms SAT preparation into an enjoyable experience through a collection of engaging mini-games. Users can build study streaks, compete on leaderboards, and track their progress in Math and Reading, aiming for a higher score.

Highlights
  • Gamified SAT practice
  • Mini-games based on SAT content
  • Progress tracking for Math & Reading
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable mascot avatars
  • Build study streaks
Features
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Built by two 1550+ scorers, Satalyst is the SAT prep app that catalyses your progress. By gamifying tedious tasks like learning vocabulary or practicing algebra, Satalyst turns daily practice into something you can enjoy. Try out games such as Block Blast, 2048, Crossword, Connections, and Memory Match. Compete on global leaderboards, unlock custom mascot avatars, and build up a daily streak. It is perfect for squeezing in study sessions on the train, during lunch, or whenever you have 5 minutes to spare. Whether you're just starting out or pushing for your dream score, Satalyst makes daily SAT prep effortless, addictive, and actually sort of fun.

Screenshots

Selective School Tests4 screens
Satalyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Satalyst at Free against Selective School Tests's $4.99. Satalyst also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 44 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Selective School Tests's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On 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

Satalyst is free to download; Selective School Tests costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Selective School Tests ships an update every 44 months, Satalyst every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Selective School Tests versus Satalyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelective School TestsSatalyst
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVinta GamesSatyam Agrawal

Customer experience

Selective School Tests

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Satalyst

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Selective School Tests

No in-app purchases

None

Satalyst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Selective School Tests free?
Selective School Tests costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Satalyst free?
Satalyst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Selective School Tests or Satalyst have ads?
Neither Selective School Tests nor Satalyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Selective School Tests or Satalyst?
Selective School Tests ships an update every 44 months, and Satalyst every 3 days. Most recently, Selective School Tests was updated on November 2, 2026 and Satalyst on October 31, 2026.

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