Comparison

Things to Learn vs Preteens

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

Head to head
About

Things to Learn

Create custom study tests for spelling, vocabulary, and general knowledge. Supports multiple test formats, including flashcards and Q&A, with options for voice recording, text-to-speech in over 27 languages, and multimedia integration.

Highlights
  • Create Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling, and flashcard tests
  • Record voice for tests
  • Text-to-speech in over 27 languages
  • Include videos, pictures, and sounds in tests
  • Handwriting or keyboard input
  • Share test results via email and other media
  • Multi-user support
Features
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Use your iPad for something more than games. Need to study for your English spelling test? No problem! Create a spelling test by typing the words you will be tested on. With Things to Learn (T2L) you may even record your voice and hear it when you take the test. Need to study for your Spanish spelling quiz? Create a spelling test and use the Text to Speech option to hear the spelling words read in Spanish. With over 27 languages to choose from, you can also study for your English, German or Chinese class. Need to study word definitions? How about creating a multiple choice test! How about biology? You can create a Q&A test and include pictures and a cool experiment video. T2L also has a flashcard option which will help you memorize things better. T2L enables students to practice spelling lists using handwriting or a keyboard. With this app, they are able to check their answers on their own, practice incorrect ones and send an email to parents who can see their progress and accomplishments. T2L is a great tool for elementary to high school students and it is not limited to spelling lists, tests can be created to be answered as Q&A, multiple-choice or be studied as Flashcards. Photos, videos and recordings can also be added to each question and/or answer in a test. As a bonus, students can choose from over 27 languages to hear questions read in the selected language. T2L enables children with little or no keyboard skills to study also using an iPad. Choose the way to take the test that best suits your needs by writing the answers using a stylus, your hand or a keyboard. Answer questions in random or sequential order. Grade your test automatically or manually. Retake the whole test or just missed questions. And best of all, send test results to your parents or teachers via e-mail and other supported media.  ---------------------- Characteristics: ---------------------- ** Create Questionnaire (Q&A), Multiple-choice, Spelling, Flashcard test all in the same app. ** Do not limit your study to only flashcards, modify the test any time, change the test format between Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling and flashcard with out having to create a new test. ** Have tests read in over 27 languages (no additional purchases required for different languages) Great for learning new languages. ** No logins or wi-fi required ** Include videos, pictures and sounds in questions and/or answers. ** Print, upload and share test results. ** Share tests with email, airdrop, dropbox or other supported media. ** Create the tests that meet your needs. Great for older students and simple enough for elementary students. ** Voice Over compatible ** Landscape and Portrait mode ** Choose default text to speech language ** No Social Media, all personal information is kept within the app. ** Multi-user application ============================================= For more information: Full demo available in our website ============================================= *** Free to try with full functionality, but taking test is restricted to 4 questions. *** Things to Learn - School Edition, has all the same functionality with no restrictions and no In-Apps.

About

Preteens

This educational app offers a fun and engaging way for primary school students aged 4-12 to learn. It covers core subjects based on the Nigerian curriculum, with offline access to lessons and quizzes. The app features a step-by-step learning path and rewards for quiz completion.

Highlights
  • Offline course material access
  • Nigerian curriculum coverage
  • Interactive lessons and quizzes
  • Step-by-step learning pathway
  • Rewards for quiz completion
  • 8 subjects available
  • Content grouped by grade
Features
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An educational App that carters for primary school students from ages 4 to 12, it provides an easy access to course materials even without an internet connection for accessing learning courses/training on the go.  Our complete learning programs cover all modules based on the Nigerian standard curriculum for Ages 4 to 11. This early learning app was created to make learning fun and at the comfort of your fingertips. Hone mathematical, English and science knowledge, develop a mindset for math, and sharpen your visual perception and mind-brain co-ordination at an early age. A LOT OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES; With 506 lessons and 584 quizzes. • MATH • ENGLISH • VERBAL • QUANTITATIVE • VOCATIONAL APTITUDE • BASIC SCIENCE • SOCIAL STUDIES • ENGLISH SPELLINGS The App provides a step-by-step learning pathway that lets kids develop early skills by moving from elementary concepts to more complex attributes. All course materials are divided into grades and can be played as a consistent learning pathway advancing from one grade to another. FEATURES: • Free to use • No subscription required • Ability to download content for offline use • Ability to select grade and switch between grades • Access to study Materials • Access to quizzes • 8 subjects available • Content available for Primary 1 to Primary 5 • Rewards on successful completion of quizzes. • Dashboard progression indicator • Comprehensive list of schools in Nigeria. • Content grouped based on grade. • A rich and fancy animated user interface. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • No subscription required • Free to use • No hidden charges If you have any enquirers, or would like to share any educational material with us, or suggestions on improving this platform, kindly email us: bmobile@bilyakconsulting.com

Screenshots

Things to Learn4 screens
Preteens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Preteens at 5.0 against Things to Learn's 4.3. Preteens also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months). Things to Learn's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Things to Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Preteens asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Preteens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Things to Learn has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, Preteens every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Things to Learn versus Preteens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThings to LearnPreteens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBQWareBilyak Consulting

Customer experience

Things to Learn

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%

Preteens

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Things to Learn

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
None

Preteens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Things to Learn free?
Things to Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Preteens free?
Preteens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Things to Learn or Preteens?
Preteens is rated higher. Things to Learn averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Preteens averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Things to Learn or Preteens have ads?
Neither Things to Learn nor Preteens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Things to Learn or Preteens?
Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, and Preteens every 5 days. Most recently, Things to Learn was updated on September 30, 2026 and Preteens on September 17, 2026.

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