AP Computer Science A Review vs CS++ AP CSA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AP Computer Science A Review
Prepare for the AP Computer Science A exam with over 180 Java programming problems and multiple-choice questions. Review AP-style problems and publicly available free-response questions to hone your coding skills.
- 180+ Java programming problems
- Covers all 10 AP CSA units
- Multiple choice questions
- AP-style problems
- Review FRQ problems
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Fine-tune your ability to write Java code for the AP Exam with 180+ programming problems covering all units of AP CS A of varying difficulties including useful common algorithms for the exam. Work through Multiple Choice questions including Ap-style problems as well as review published and publicly available AP Exam FRQ problems. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CS++ AP CSA
This app provides a comprehensive AP Computer Science A course, featuring offline Java execution, practice questions, and coding challenges. It covers all 11 units of the College Board curriculum with detailed explanations and error callouts. Progress is saved locally, ensuring privacy and accessibility without an internet connection.
- Offline Java runtime
- 11 AP CSA course units
- Hundreds of practice questions
- Inline Java coding challenges
- Topic-by-topic explanations
- Progress saved on-device
- No account or tracking
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CS++ AP CSA is the complete AP Computer Science A course in your pocket — fully offline, with a real Java runtime built in. WHAT YOU GET • 11 units covering every topic in the College Board AP CSA Course and Exam Description (CED) • Hundreds of multiple-choice and Parsons-puzzle practice questions, with hints and explanations • 50+ inline Java coding challenges that run on your device — no internet required • Topic-by-topic explanations, code examples, and "common error" callouts • Progress saved on-device, persistent across sessions • Unit 1 (Primitive Types) is free; full course unlocks for $9.99 (one-time) THE 11 UNITS 1. Primitive Types & Output 2. Booleans & Conditionals 3. Iteration 4. Strings 5. Arrays 6. 2D Arrays 7. ArrayList 8. Recursion 9. Classes & Objects 10. Inheritance & Polymorphism 11. Searching & Sorting WHY OFFLINE The bundled Java runtime executes code locally on your device. The lesson content is shipped with the app — no streaming, no fetching, no slow connections. Use it on a plane, a school Chromebook with locked Wi-Fi, or anywhere with no signal. WHY CS++ We've taught AP CSA online at csplusplus.com to teachers and students across the United States. This app distills the full course into a focused practice tool. Same content, same alignment to the 2025-26 College Board CED, same Java subset — packaged for the device that's always in your pocket. PRIVACY No account creation. No sign-in. No analytics or tracking. All progress lives in app storage on your device. No data is sent to our servers. THE PURCHASE The free tier covers Unit 1 — enough to evaluate the lesson format and the inline Java runtime. The full unlock is a one-time $9.99 purchase that unlocks all 11 units forever, with no subscription. WANT THE EDITOR ALSO? For a free-form Java environment with multi-file projects and a templates menu, see our companion app CS++ Java IDE — same Java runtime, just an editor instead of a course. AP, Advanced Placement, and AP Computer Science A are registered trademarks of the College Board, which is not affiliated with and does not endorse this app. Built by Yellow Dart Publishing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CS++ AP CSA at none against AP Computer Science A Review's shown. CS++ AP CSA also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). AP Computer Science A Review's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. AP Computer Science A Review sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and CS++ AP CSA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AP Computer Science A Review against 5.0 for CS++ AP CSA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
AP Computer Science A Review ships an update daily, CS++ AP CSA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AP Computer Science A Review | CS++ AP CSA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | Dom David | Kevin Hare |
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AP Computer Science A Review
CS++ AP CSA
In-app purchases
AP Computer Science A Review
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- 6 Months$24.996 Months
- Yearly$39.991 Year
CS++ AP CSA
- Unlock Full AP CSA Course$9.99
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