Comparison

Arcademi vs Bamboo Brain SATs

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

Head to head
About

Arcademi

Features
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Imagine learning geography by exploring virtual landscapes or diving into history through interactive timelines. Our AR app makes this possible. By scanning theme-related flashcards, students are transported into a world where concepts come to life. Through visually captivating and interactive AR effects, we turn every subject into an exciting adventure. Learning becomes more than just absorbing information – it becomes an experience that sparks curiosity and deep understanding. After launching the app, swipe through the instructions and press 'Enter'. Select 'ARCADEMI PREVIEW' and enter the access code 'ARCADEMI' to download your free card content. Once the content is downloaded, click the 'ARCADEMI PREVIEW' thumbnail to open the AR scanner. Scan an image to trigger the pop quiz (remember to read the back of the cards first), and answer the question correctly to activate the augmented reality experience. Download your free cards here: https://arcademi.io/pages/free-cards

About

Bamboo Brain SATs

This revision app helps primary school students in Years 4-6 prepare for SATs-style learning. It offers structured practice in SPaG, Maths, and Reading, with adjustable difficulty levels and progress tracking to build confidence and skills.

Highlights
  • SATs-style practice
  • SPaG, Maths, and Reading modules
  • Adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Progress tracking
  • UK primary curriculum aligned
  • Independent learning support
Features
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SATs by Bamboo Brain is a smart and engaging revision app designed by a teacher to help KS2 (Key Stage 2) pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 build skills and prepare confidently for SATs-style learning. The app covers SPaG, Maths and Reading, providing structured practice aligned with the UK primary curriculum. Learn through past paper style questions on Learn mode AND and adventure game with Bamboo Panda on Play mode. SPaG includes spelling, punctuation and grammar questions written in SATs-style formats. Maths covers key KS2 topics to support arithmetic, reasoning and problem-solving. Reading includes fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts, with multiple text choices available at each difficulty level, followed by comprehension questions using various skills. All subjects and topics include Easy, Medium and Hard levels so children can practise at the right level and improve over time. Progress tracking helps pupils, parents and teachers see performance, identify strengths and focus on areas that need improvement. SATs by Bamboo Brain is ideal for independent learning, home revision, homework support and exam preparation—making KS2 practice feel motivating, manageable and effective.

Screenshots

Arcademi3 screens
Bamboo Brain SATs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Arcademi at Free against Bamboo Brain SATs's $1.99. Arcademi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Bamboo Brain SATs's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Arcademi is free to download; Bamboo Brain SATs costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcademi ships an update every 3 weeks, Bamboo Brain SATs every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arcademi versus Bamboo Brain SATs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcademiBamboo Brain SATs
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlmisi Ltd.Shehnoor Ansari

In-app purchases

None

Arcademi

No in-app purchases

None

Bamboo Brain SATs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcademi free?
Arcademi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bamboo Brain SATs free?
Bamboo Brain SATs costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arcademi or Bamboo Brain SATs have ads?
Neither Arcademi nor Bamboo Brain SATs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcademi or Bamboo Brain SATs?
Arcademi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bamboo Brain SATs every 6 days. Most recently, Arcademi was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bamboo Brain SATs on October 31, 2026.

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