Comparison

Numeracy vs NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep

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

Head to head
About

Numeracy

Features
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This app helps to prepare children for the Welsh National Numeracy Tests. It offers questions set at the right level to let them get the practice they need. Questions are arranged in sets of about 30. Children answer with an easy to use on-screen keyboard. They get instant feedback - either a tick if they're right, or the correct answer if they're wrong. There are 133 sets of questions, from year 2 to year 7. Children work through at their own speed. Afterwards they have the option to create a certificate. These certificates motivate children and let them create a record of their own progress. Any certificates are kept as jpeg files in the picture folder. One set of questions is available for free at each level. Every child in every class from year 2 onwards can benefit straight away. When you've tried the app and can see the difference it makes, you can then choose to unlock the whole package with a one-off payment. As teachers, we understand the importance of children's privacy. 'Numeracy' shows no adverts, doesn't require email sign-ins, and collects no personal information. It's completely safe for everyone to use in school and at home. If lack of access prevents children using 'Numeracy' in full in school, parents have an opportunity to help their children at home. To make sure they find the right app, send them straight to www.maths.wales.

About

NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep

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Pass the NCEA Co-requisite: Reading, Writing & Numeracy To be awarded NCEA at any level, you must first achieve the literacy and numeracy co-requisite โ€” the Reading, Writing and Numeracy CAAs. Students sit them each May and September, and many need more than one attempt. This app is built for one job: getting you to Achieved in all three. WHAT'S INSIDE - 3,000+ NZ-specific practice questions written for the co-requisite standards - Full mock tests that mirror the real on-screen CAA format - AI-marked writing practice with clear feedback on every judgement - Hints, step-by-step explanations and a built-in calculator where permitted - A readiness score for each standard, so you know when you're set to sit READING (US32403) Original New Zealand passages with the question styles the real assessment uses: main ideas, finding information, inference, vocabulary and language features, purpose and audience. WRITING (US32405) This is where most students trip โ€” and where the app works hardest. Draft your response (type it, or dictate and edit the transcript), then get instant AI marking against a co-requisite-style rubric: what you did well, what held you back, and the evidence behind every judgement. Edit and resubmit to watch your writing move toward Achieved. Plus focused drills on spelling, punctuation, grammar and sentence structure. NUMERACY (US32406) 1,600+ questions across every strand: number and calculation, percentages, fractions and ratio (GST included), measurement, space and shape, data and graphs, probability โ€” plus explain-your-reasoning practice for written responses. Calculator allowed, just like the real assessment. MOCK TESTS THAT FEEL REAL On-screen and untimed with pacing guidance, Achieved / Not Achieved outcomes, and a breakdown of exactly which skills to fix before your next attempt. WHO IT'S FOR - Year 10 students sitting the CAAs for the first time - Year 11โ€“13 students who still need the co-requisite to be awarded NCEA - Resitters preparing for the next assessment window - Parents who want a clear view of readiness, not guesswork Whether your school calls them the co-requisites, corequisites, the CAAs, or just lit and num โ€” the requirement is the same. Pass all three once, and it counts towards NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3. Study anywhere, at your own pace, and walk into the assessment window knowing you're ready. โ€” This is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to NZQA or the Ministry of Education. NCEA is a qualification administered by NZQA. Terms of Use: https://alphabeat.co.uk/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://alphabeat.co.uk/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Numeracy4 screens
NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep at every 2 months against Numeracy's every 10 months. Numeracy's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Numeracy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numeracy ships an update every 10 months, NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Numeracy versus NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumeracyNCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size94 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin PowerAlpha Beat Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Numeracy

One-time1
  • Numeracy - Full Access$5.99
3 purchases

NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Quarterly3 Days trial$17.993 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Numeracy free?
Numeracy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep free?
NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Numeracy or NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep have ads?
Neither Numeracy nor NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numeracy or NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep?
Numeracy ships an update every 10 months, and NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep every 2 months. Most recently, Numeracy was updated on November 7, 2026 and NCEA Literacy & Numeracy Prep on November 10, 2026.

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