My Past Papers vs Psych Boost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Past Papers
Access a comprehensive library of past exam papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports for GCSE, iGCSE, A-Level, and more. Organize your subjects for targeted revision and practice with materials from various UK and international exam boards.
- Vast library of past papers
- Mark schemes and examiner reports
- Personalized subject dashboard
- Support for multiple exam boards
- Targeted revision tools
- Downloadable resources
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Searching for past papers? Look no further. Get instant access to a vast library of GCSE, iGCSE, A-Level, BTEC, Scottish Higher, Cambridge National past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports – all at your fingertips. Ace your exams with My Past Papers! Create a personalized dashboard with your subjects for targeted revision and quick access to the exact papers you need. Covering AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CAIE, Eduqas, WJEC, and CCEA exam boards, we offer a huge collection of past papers to help you practice, prepare, and achieve your best results. Download My Past Papers today and ace your exams!
Psych Boost
This app aids A-Level and GCSE psychology students in revising core content for the AQA specification. Developed by a psychology teacher and YouTube channel creator, it offers structured learning and revision support.
- A-Level Psychology revision
- GCSE Psychology revision
- AQA specification content
- Content by psychology teacher
- Supports learning and revision
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Supercharge your psychology revision with Psych Boost, the official companion app to the Psych Boost YouTube channel. Built explicitly for UK GCSE and A-Level Psychology students, this app transforms passive watching into active recall to lock in your top exam grades. Whether you are mastering core theories or refining your AO1 and AO3 exam application, Psych Boost syncs seamlessly with the lessons you already trust to make studying intuitive, structured and highly effective. WHY STUDY WITH PSYCH BOOST? • EXPERT FLASHCARDS: Master the specification with hundreds of beautifully formatted flashcards synchronised directly with Psych Boost channel lessons. • MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUIZZES: Test your knowledge under pressure across all core exam topics. • LINKED YOUTUBE LESSONS: Stuck on a tough quiz question? Tap to instantly watch the exact matching video lesson to fix your understanding. • KEY TERM TESTER: Eliminate vocabulary slip-ups and lock down precise, exam-standard definitions to score easy marks. • VISUAL GLOSSARY: A fast, comprehensive dictionary of psychological terms right at your fingertips. • PROGRESS DASHBOARD: Stay accountable with automated daily study streaks, interactive activity calendars and live exam countdown timers. TAILORED TO YOUR EXAM BOARD Get started completely free with full access to Paper 1. Upgrade to our premium tier to unlock full access to Paper 2 and fully customisable Paper 3 optional modules—allowing you to configure your exact topics like Schizophrenia, Addiction, Gender and more. 100% PRIVATE & SIGN-UP FREE We value your focus. Psych Boost requires no accounts, no sign-ups and no internet tracking. All of your study logs, exam dates and progress markers are stored 100% locally on your device. Just download and start studying instantly. Streamline your exam preparation and achieve your potential. Download Psych Boost today! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://psychboost.com/pages/contact
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Past Papers at none against Psych Boost's 2. My Past Papers also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. Psych Boost sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. My Past Papers asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Past Papers ships an update every 6 days, Psych Boost every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | My Past Papers | Psych Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews — better | 71.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | C-Squared Development | Psych Boost LTD |
Customer experience
My Past Papers
Psych Boost
User reviews
My Past Papers
From 25 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Comprehensive past papers
- 🆓 Free to use, no ads
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 📚 Great for revision and practice
- 🖨️ Option to print papers
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Some papers don't load
- 📉 Limited content for some subjects/boards
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- ❓ Difficulty checking answers
- 🎛️ Navigation can be awkward
Psych Boost
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Great for AQA A-level Psychology
- 💡 New update highlights tricky questions
- 💰 Good value subscription
- 🚀 Saves time on revision materials
- 💯 Highly recommended for revision
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent cross-device compatibility
- 🐛 Content not detailed enough
- 🐛 Poorly worded questions
- 🐛 Typos and punctuation errors
- 🐛 Lacks depth in evaluations
Bugs and requests
My Past Papers
Reported bugs
5 issues- Papers not loading
- App crashes or freezes
- Unable to leave papers
- Nat 5 History papers disappeared
- Downloaded papers not opening within the app
Requested features
7 requests- Annotation feature to write on papers
- Mark schemes at the end of papers
- Option to save papers as files
- Sorted topic questions
- More recent papers (e.g., 2023)
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- A-Level and BTEC papers
- Ability to write and check answers within the app
Psych Boost
Reported bugs
15 issues- App does not work on iPad
- Cannot get answers to questions on iPad quizzes
- Cannot scroll on iPad/Chromebook
- Bug with selecting quiz topics for GCSE
- App logs off after completing an activity/quiz
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- App closes spontaneously when clicking on a quiz
- App crashes after trying to go onto another topic
- App crashes when exiting quiz section and selecting another class
- Cannot upgrade the app (goes grey)
- Black screen with blue cross when trying to buy membership
- Money taken for pro version but not granted
- App is a scam, money taken but pro version not unlocked
- Flashcards have too much writing and cannot scroll
- Incorrect information on Sperlings 1960 study
- Typos and spelling mistakes in flashcards
Requested features
12 requests- Option for other exam boards
- More bold updates
- Normal accounts for cross-device access
- Scroll button for flashcards/quizzes on all devices
- More questions to reduce repetition
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- Ability to revise multiple topics at once
- Option to rate flashcards
- Log of revised topics with scores
- Revise incorrect flashcards
- Exam countdown timer
- Testing knowledge and evaluation features
- Save progress on flashcards after leaving app
In-app purchases
My Past Papers
No in-app purchases
Psych Boost
- Psych Boost Pro$3.991 Year
- Psych Boost Pro$3.99
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