Science Makes Sense vs Thirst Learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Science Makes Sense
This app offers a fun and engaging way to revise GCSE Combined Science. It provides hundreds of multiple-choice questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with instant feedback and progress tracking. Maintain a daily streak to reinforce learning.
- Multiple-choice questions
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology topics
- Instant feedback
- RAG rating progress tracker
- Daily streak maintenance
- Unlock all questions (premium)
- Alternate app icons (premium)
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Revise GCSE Combined Science in a fun, engaging way. Science Makes Sense features hundreds of multiple-choice questions written by specialist, experienced science teachers. The app includes questions for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The questions are specially written to support all exam boards but with a significant focus on AQA Combined Science. Each time you answer a question, you get instant feedback whether you got the answer correct with a summary at the end of each topic. Each topic gets given a RAG rating, either red, amber or green, based on how well you did when answering the questions. This gives a visual representation of your progress for each topic with overall percentages for each subject. Complete a set of questions every day to maintain your daily streak. PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlock all questions - Get alternate app icons - Set up daily reminders
Thirst Learning
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Never lose your thirst for learning, wherever you are. Thirst is the platform your company already uses to learn anything with anyone and this app brings it with you. Already have a Thirst subscription through your organisation? Download the app and pick up right where you left off, on the go. What you'll love about Thirst on mobile: - Quench your curiosity anytime, anywhere, no desk required - Connect and collaborate with your teammates on the move - Develop the hard and soft skills to grow your career faster - Tap into the knowledge and wisdom of your whole company - Learn tips and tricks from the people who've been there, done that - Stay in the know with alerts and reminders so nothing slips through - Meet Thirst AI, your built-in AI companion that can summarise lessons, quiz you, re-explain learning content, or find exactly what you need, all in a couple of taps - Get recommendations and insights tailored to you: your role, your team and even your skills With Thirst, everyone finds what they need: - Learners can dive deeper into any topic, get content explained in their own context, and stay on top of what's next - Managers can keep a pulse on their team's progress and spot what needs attention, without digging through reports - Admins can keep the content library sharp, organised, and easy to navigate — even from a phone Whatever your role, Thirst keeps your learning going the moment you step away from your desk. One app, one login, so your whole learning world is always within reach. Requires an existing Thirst subscription through your organisation to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thirst Learning at none against Science Makes Sense's 4. Science Makes Sense's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Science Makes Sense sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Thirst Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.
Science Makes Sense ships an update every 5 weeks, Thirst Learning every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Science Makes Sense | Thirst Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Luke Roberts | Thirst Learning |
In-app purchases
Science Makes Sense
- Kind Tip$0.99
- Generous Tip$1.99
- Amazing Tip$2.99
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- Premium$2.99
Thirst Learning
No in-app purchases
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