Comparison

Preteens vs MTN Online School

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

Head to head
About

Preteens

This educational app offers a fun and engaging way for primary school students aged 4-12 to learn. It covers core subjects based on the Nigerian curriculum, with offline access to lessons and quizzes. The app features a step-by-step learning path and rewards for quiz completion.

Highlights
  • Offline course material access
  • Nigerian curriculum coverage
  • Interactive lessons and quizzes
  • Step-by-step learning pathway
  • Rewards for quiz completion
  • 8 subjects available
  • Content grouped by grade
Features
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An educational App that carters for primary school students from ages 4 to 12, it provides an easy access to course materials even without an internet connection for accessing learning courses/training on the go.  Our complete learning programs cover all modules based on the Nigerian standard curriculum for Ages 4 to 11. This early learning app was created to make learning fun and at the comfort of your fingertips. Hone mathematical, English and science knowledge, develop a mindset for math, and sharpen your visual perception and mind-brain co-ordination at an early age. A LOT OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES; With 506 lessons and 584 quizzes. • MATH • ENGLISH • VERBAL • QUANTITATIVE • VOCATIONAL APTITUDE • BASIC SCIENCE • SOCIAL STUDIES • ENGLISH SPELLINGS The App provides a step-by-step learning pathway that lets kids develop early skills by moving from elementary concepts to more complex attributes. All course materials are divided into grades and can be played as a consistent learning pathway advancing from one grade to another. FEATURES: • Free to use • No subscription required • Ability to download content for offline use • Ability to select grade and switch between grades • Access to study Materials • Access to quizzes • 8 subjects available • Content available for Primary 1 to Primary 5 • Rewards on successful completion of quizzes. • Dashboard progression indicator • Comprehensive list of schools in Nigeria. • Content grouped based on grade. • A rich and fancy animated user interface. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • No subscription required • Free to use • No hidden charges If you have any enquirers, or would like to share any educational material with us, or suggestions on improving this platform, kindly email us: bmobile@bilyakconsulting.com

About

MTN Online School

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MTN Online School allows learners from grade R to 12 to receive quality learning tools online aligned with the South African curriculum. MTN Online School prioritizes the education of all learners, including second chance matric learners, granting them an opportunity to upskill and expand their capabilities. Using the MTN Online School mobile app, learners are able to: - Select from a list of libraries to access content that is relevant to them - Access videos and documents for each lesson - Perform an assessment to test their knowledge for each lesson - Track their achievements by revising assessment results - Join live broadcast sessions run by our live studio Learners using the MTN network will use the platform and access the content for free, however there will be data charges in browsing and downloading if you are not registered as an MTN network user. After installing the app, learners will be prompted to allow the app to access their device’s internal storage. This is required in order to access the libraries of subjects, lessons and content resources that exist within the mobile apps internal storage. Allowing this permission will also allow learners to download lesson content onto their mobile device to assist with continued learning while offline. To access the MTN Online School desktop web app, open any browsing platform and visit www.mtnonlineschool.co.za. Here users can register for courses, access content, and informal assessments. Teachers can access their student results and perform other management tasks. Please note that the aggregation, development and alignment of content is continuing and as a result the scope and quality of resources will improve and change with each new update. View the MTN Online School Terms & Conditions here: https://www.mtnonlineschool.co.za/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Preteens4 screens
MTN Online School3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Preteens at every 5 days against MTN Online School's every 8 months. Preteens also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Preteens ships an update every 5 days, MTN Online School every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Preteens versus MTN Online School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreteensMTN Online School
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBilyak ConsultingMTN South Africa (Pty) LTD

In-app purchases

None

Preteens

No in-app purchases

None

MTN Online School

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Preteens free?
Preteens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTN Online School free?
MTN Online School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Preteens or MTN Online School have ads?
Neither Preteens nor MTN Online School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Preteens or MTN Online School?
Preteens ships an update every 5 days, and MTN Online School every 8 months. Most recently, Preteens was updated on November 6, 2026 and MTN Online School on November 7, 2026.

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