DoodleConnect vs OLNA Test Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DoodleConnect
Monitor your child's educational development across multiple learning applications. Stay informed about their achievements, progress through the curriculum, and receive real-time updates on their learning journey.
- Instant progress notifications
- View latest achievements
- Track stars earned
- Follow curriculum progress
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Track your child's progress across all four Doodle apps with DoodleConnect! With the help of DoodleConnect, you can get involved with your child's learning journey like never before. ▶ Key features • Receive instant notifications about their progress • View their latest achievements and see how many stars they've earned • Follow their progress through the curriculum DoodleConnect is free for all Doodle users, whether you have a home or school subscription.
OLNA Test Prep
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Preparing for the OLNA? This is a mobile app built specifically for Western Australia's Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment — the reading, writing and numeracy tests you need to pass for your WACE. PRACTISE UNDER REAL CONDITIONS • Full-length timed mocks: 45 questions in 50 minutes, matched to the real test format • Non-calculator numeracy, just like the actual OLNA • Exam-mode writing: autocorrect off, 600-word limit, 60-minute timer AI FEEDBACK ON YOUR WRITING Submit a practice essay and get instant, criterion-by-criterion feedback on audience, structure and organisation, vocabulary, cohesion, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling — the same areas markers look at. KNOW WHERE YOU STAND Track reading, writing and numeracy separately and see whether you're on track for Category 3 before test day. Only study the components you still need to pass. BUILT AROUND EVERY WINDOW Countdowns and reminders for each OLNA window across Years 10–12, including the compulsory Year 10 sittings. Five minutes on the bus or a full mock at your desk — study anywhere, no laptop required. OLNA Prep is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Terms of Use: https://alphabeat.co.uk/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://alphabeat.co.uk/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DoodleConnect at none against OLNA Test Prep's 3. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. OLNA Test Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. DoodleConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DoodleConnect | OLNA Test Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (56 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Discovery Education Inc. | Alpha Beat Limited |
Bugs and requests
DoodleConnect
Reported bugs
33 issues- Losing streak
- No synching between apps on different devices
- Not synching with Doodle Connect app
- Latest update ruined the app
- Can't understand children's results anymore
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- Lots of annoying little glitches
- Doesn't work on most devices
- App keeps switching off
- Update is not working
- Can't see message and screen freeze on tapping message icon
- Can't go back to view another sibling's account
- Lack accuracy
- Difficult to collate the information needed
- App won't work
- Doesn't really work
- Can only see one or none of children's progress
- Says child is on 0 day streak when they are not
- Too many glitches in system
- Doesn't record all points when signing in across different devices
- Parent app no longer works
- Last version defective
- Parent dashboard cannot log on
- Misleading info, doesn't relate to child's DM app
- Doodle Stars on DM different to parent area and parent app
- Cannot delete and reinstall because info is stored in the cloud
- Delay between parent app and DoodleMaths app
- Today's or yesterday's stars not showing in metrics
- Missing lots of data
- No longer works since update
- Latest version crap, glitchy
- Have to enter credentials regularly
- Live View never shows anything
- App is full of fundamental design flaws
Requested features
35 requests- Bring back old version
- More comprehensive initial test
- More challenging levels
- Option to add extra material for all students
- Better graphing options
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- See everything that is on the website within the app
- Add more data feed options
- Improve user experience
- Improve design
- Option to create graphs of all students
- Option to select metrics for graphing
- Improve Live View functionality
- Real-time syncing between apps and devices
- Fix streak issues
- Fix synching issues with Doodle Connect
- Allow multiple accounts under one login
- Make app more engaging after all questions are done
- Improve accuracy of reports
- Simplify setup process
- Offer combined order discounts
- Improve customer service responsiveness and helpfulness
- Fix login issues
- Improve accuracy of streaks and progress tracking
- Improve message viewing and replying
- Allow switching between sibling accounts easily
- Make app more user-friendly
- Bring back old app features
- Make app more interactive
- Improve data visualization
- Add dark mode
- Improve reporting accuracy
- Fix app freezing issues
- Improve parent app functionality
- Make app more intuitive
- Improve accuracy of Doodle Age
OLNA Test Prep
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DoodleConnect
No in-app purchases
OLNA Test Prep
- Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Quarterly$19.993 Months
- Lifetime$29.99
Questions
Is DoodleConnect free?
Is OLNA Test Prep free?
Do DoodleConnect or OLNA Test Prep have ads?
Which is updated more often, DoodleConnect or OLNA Test Prep?
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