Comparison

GCSE Science vs Phlow Academy

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

Head to head
About

GCSE Science

Features
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Revise GCSE Combined Science or Triple Science with exam-style questions written for your exam board: AQA, Edexcel or OCR. Biology, Chemistry and Physics in one app. Choose your board, course (Combined or Triple on AQA) and tier when you start, and the app follows your specification: its topics, in its order, with its own practicals. Every question comes with a clear explanation, and every subtopic has revision notes with diagrams and worked examples, so you can learn the idea and then test yourself straight away. YOUR EXAM BOARD • AQA Combined Science: Trilogy (8464): 2,000 questions across all 24 topics (B1–B7, C1–C10, P1–P7) and all 21 required practicals • AQA Triple Science (Biology 8461, Chemistry 8462, Physics 8463): everything in Combined plus 840 more questions on the separate-science content, including Space physics, and all 28 required practicals • Edexcel Combined Science (1SC0): 2,400 questions across all 29 topics and all 18 core practicals • OCR Gateway Combined Science A (J250): 2,450 questions across all 18 topics and all 16 practical activity groups WHAT'S INSIDE • Revision notes for every subtopic, with labelled diagrams, worked examples and exam tips • Practicals explained: method, variables, hazards and results • A mock test for each science, drawn from every topic • Flashcards for quick recall FOUNDATION OR HIGHER Foundation hides the Higher-only content for your board; Higher shows everything. Change your board or tier any time in Settings — your progress is kept. BUILT FOR REAL REVISION • Biology, Chemistry and Physics tiles, each with your board's topics in order • Instant feedback with an explanation for every answer • Track your score for every topic and review the questions you got wrong • Proper science notation: formulae, ions, state symbols, units and standard form • Progress syncs across your devices with iCloud FREE TO START Every Combined Science topic has a free subtopic (up to five in the first topic of each science), plus a free mock test built from them, for every board. Unlock everything with a monthly, quarterly, 6-month or yearly subscription, or a one-off lifetime purchase. Family Sharing is supported. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. This app is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AQA, Pearson Edexcel or OCR. Privacy Policy: https://www.gcseapps.co.uk/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Phlow Academy

Master mathematics through interactive 'Phlows' that guide you through progressive skill development. Start at level one and advance by successfully completing challenges, proving your growing abilities.

Highlights
  • Progressive skill development
  • Level-based learning
  • Interactive 'Phlows'
  • Skill practice
  • Ability proof challenges
Features
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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ In this app, develop your skills in Maths by practising the ‘Phlow’ way. Beginning on level 1, you will progress your way through each level by completing ‘Phlows’ and proving your ability.

Screenshots

GCSE Science4 screens
Phlow Academy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phlow Academy at every 9 days against GCSE Science's every 3 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. GCSE Science sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Phlow Academy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GCSE Science ships an update every 3 months, Phlow Academy every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GCSE Science versus Phlow Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGCSE SciencePhlow Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGCSE ExamsPaul Dunne

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GCSE Science

One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$0.99
3 purchases

Phlow Academy

Subscriptions3
  • Personal Learning Journey$12.991 Month
  • Mastery$12.991 Month
  • Complete Phlow1 Month trial$17.991 Month

Questions

Is GCSE Science free?
GCSE Science is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phlow Academy free?
Phlow Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GCSE Science or Phlow Academy have ads?
Neither GCSE Science nor Phlow Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GCSE Science or Phlow Academy?
GCSE Science ships an update every 3 months, and Phlow Academy every 9 days. Most recently, GCSE Science was updated on October 15, 2026 and Phlow Academy on October 15, 2026.

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