Comparison

MTC vs Atom Learning

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

Head to head
About

MTC

This app simulates the KS2 National Curriculum Assessments for multiplication tables. It provides timed practice with 25 questions, mimicking the official test's timing and question distribution. A printable answer sheet helps identify areas needing improvement.

Highlights
  • KS2 National Curriculum Assessment simulation
  • Timed practice sessions (6 seconds per question)
  • 25 questions per test
  • Printable detailed answer sheet
  • Familiarizes users with test layout and timing
  • Identifies known multiplication tables
Features
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Our Multiplication Tables Check follows the exact specification as laid out in the KS2 National Curriculum Assessments published by the Standards & Testing Agency. There will be 25 questions with 6 seconds to answer and with a 3 second gap between questions. We also follow the exact specification on the minimum and maximum number of questions taken from each times table. We have designed this check to allow children to become familiar with the layout and timing so they can gain confidence before taking the real check. They will also be able to find the quickest way of inputting answers and even try it on different devices. Now we come to the important bit: the beauty of our check is that there is a detailed answer sheet which is printable and shows exactly which tables are known.

About

Atom Learning

This platform offers personalized learning for children aged 7-16, covering maths, English, and reasoning. It adapts to individual progress, prepares for exams, and provides revision tools. Learning syncs across devices for continuous study.

Highlights
  • Adaptive learning across subjects
  • 11+ and entrance exam preparation
  • GCSE revision with mock tests
  • Personalized learning journeys
  • Progress tracking and rewards
  • Cross-device progress syncing
Features
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Atom Learning is an award-winning online learning platform used by 350,000 families and 2,000+ schools across the UK. This app brings your Atom Learning account to iPhone and iPad, so learning travels with you - at home, on the move, or anywhere in between. Designed for children aged 7 to 16, Atom Learning grows with your child. From building early confidence in Key Stage 2, through 11+ and entrance exam preparation, all the way to GCSE revision. It's one platform that adapts to where your child is now and where they're heading next. This app is for families with an Atom Learning account. Sign in with your existing login and everything is there, ready to go: your child's progress, their personalised learning journey, and their exact place picked up where they left off. What your child can do in the app Learn across maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning Prepare for 11+ and independent school entrance exams with realistic mock tests Revise for GCSEs with targeted practice, predicted papers with instant marking. Progress through thousands of questions that adapt to their level, keeping them challenged but never overwhelmed Earn rewards and track milestones that keep motivation high Built around how children actually learn Atom Learning's adaptive technology meets your child at the right level and adjusts as they improve, so every session on Atom helps them progress. Instant feedback and clear explanations turn mistakes into growth, and bite-sized sessions fit around busy family life. Everything stays in sync Start on the tablet, continue on the phone, finish on the computer - progress syncs seamlessly across every device. Your child can keep learning on the go, whether or not there's a steady connection. Trusted by families and schools Atom Learning is used in homes and classrooms across the UK, supporting children from Year 3 right through their secondary school years. It's designed to take the guesswork out of learning at home, giving your child a clear path forward and giving you confidence in their progress. New to Atom Learning? Visit our Help Centre to discover how Atom works, what's included, and how it can support your child's learning journey.

Screenshots

MTC4 screens
Atom Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTC at 100% against Atom Learning's 63%. MTC also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Atom Learning's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTC ships an update every 21 months, Atom Learning monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MTC versus Atom Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTCAtom Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoute One Network LimitedAtom Learning Ltd

Customer experience

MTC

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Atom Learning

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

MTC

No in-app purchases

None

Atom Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MTC free?
MTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atom Learning free?
Atom Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MTC or Atom Learning have ads?
Neither MTC nor Atom Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTC or Atom Learning?
MTC ships an update every 21 months, and Atom Learning monthly. Most recently, MTC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Atom Learning on October 24, 2026.

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