Comparison

A+Papers vs ChemPlan

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

Head to head
About

A+Papers

Access a vast library of IB past year papers and study resources on your mobile device. This app simplifies finding and viewing exam papers, offering a calming interface designed to reduce student stress. It provides easy navigation and access to over 500 subjects.

Highlights
  • Access 500+ IB subjects
  • Over 50,000 resources
  • Calming welcome page design
  • Alphabetical subject listing with codes
  • Portrait and landscape orientation support
  • Swipe navigation
  • Free to download and use
Features
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Ever forgotten your past year papers at home or feel carrying them around is too bulky? A+Papers was created to solve this problem for millions of students worldwide currently enrolled in the IB programme. โ€ข A+Papers solves the tedious task of having to open Safari and then going to an IB past year papers hosting website and then looking for their subject and countless clicks later finally being able to open their desired paper. It achieves the same result but in a fraction of the time and with better user interactions. โ€ข A+Papers hosts past year papers for IB students across the world. โ€ข A+Papers welcome page is designed with images that have been researched to instil a calming and stress-relieving psychological effect on students and adults alike. We seek to help students in all the little ways possible as we understand IB is a demanding programme. โ€ขSubject Library A+Papers allows all IB students to access an entire library of subjects available online to browse through and open at any time. It makes past year papers easily accessible by allowing students to view a list of subjects arranged in alphabetical order and even includes subject codes for those subjects with similar names as to avoid confusion for students. โ€ข Disclaimer: This app is not an official product of the brands IB or IB Resources or IB Documents. Nor is it affiliated with any representatives of any of the brands. Registered brand names are owned by their respected owners and this app is not a an offical representation on behalf of the brand. In case of an issue arising, the brands do not hold any responsibility for the damage caused by using the app. A+Papers key features: โˆ† Access to over 500+ different IB subjects. โˆ† Over 50000+ worth of resources available to access. โˆ† Support for AirPrint soon, so any pdfs can then be connected to a printer to print the pdf file from within the app. โˆ† Simple and easy to use layout makes finding any paper a momentary task. โˆ† Welcome page is infused with calming and stress-relieving designs. โˆ† Makes the search for papers a better experience, in time and feel. โˆ† Supports both portrait and landscape orientations while viewing papers. โˆ† Enables swipe navigation to go back to previous views. โˆ† Supports both iPhone and iPad running iOS 11 onwards. โˆ† Free to download and use all the functions of the app, however In-app purchases - PaperSaver; unlocks additional features such as downloading and saving papers for use without an internet connection will be available soon. Feel free to contact us at apluspapers1208@gmail.com for any further enquiries or suggestions to improve our app. Thank you. ------A+Papers was inspired and created for students, by students.------

About

ChemPlan

Features
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Plan your IB Chemistry revision, week by week. ChemPlan IB builds you a personalised study schedule based on your exam date, your level (SL or HL), and the topics you have already covered. It takes about 60 seconds to set up. How it works Select your exam session (May or November) and choose SL or HL. Tick off any topics you have already studied. Tap Generate. The app divides the remaining topics across your available weeks, weighted by difficulty, and adds dedicated revision weeks before your exam. That is it. No account needed, no subscription, no ads. What you get A week-by-week study plan covering all 22 IB Chemistry topics across Structure 1-3 and Reactivity 1-3. Daily task breakdowns so you know exactly what to study each day. Progress tracking: tap to mark days complete and watch your overall percentage climb. A built-in Pomodoro study timer with streak tracking to help you stay focused. Three topic ordering modes: Chronological (syllabus order), Recommended (builds concepts logically), or Custom (drag and drop your own order). Adjustable revision weeks (1-4 weeks) before your exam for past papers and final review. Daily push notification reminders at your chosen time, telling you exactly which topic is scheduled. Data backup and restore: export your entire plan as a text file via the iOS share sheet, and import it on any device. Light and dark mode. What this app does not do ChemPlan IB is a planning tool, not a textbook. It organises your revision schedule but does not contain lesson content, practice questions, or marking schemes. Each topic links to free study material on chemistrymadeeasy.com if you need it. The app works entirely offline and stores all data on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Who it is for IB Chemistry students sitting their exams in 2026 or 2027 who want a clear, structured revision plan without the guesswork. Built by a chemistry teacher.

Screenshots

A+Papers4 screens
ChemPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChemPlan at none against A+Papers's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. A+Papers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChemPlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
A+Papers versus ChemPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA+PapersChemPlan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanesh RajasolanPaul Leadbeater

In-app purchases

1 purchases

A+Papers

One-time1
  • PaperSaver - For Offline Use$1.99
None

ChemPlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A+Papers free?
A+Papers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChemPlan free?
ChemPlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do A+Papers or ChemPlan have ads?
Neither A+Papers nor ChemPlan shows ads.

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