Comparison

GCSE Simulator vs Mappth

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

Head to head
About

GCSE Simulator

Features
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GCSE Simulator is a revision app for GCSE and A Level Exams. Features: - Notes: our notes are compact and give you succinct information required from you avoiding any unnecessary information. - Past papers: we consolidate a large array of past papers into one place, easily accessible. In addition we include the mark scheme and a formula booklet, if applicable, in a user-friendly user interface letting you efficiently find and navigate any past paper without the hassle of separately finding and viewing past papers and mark schemes. - Flashcards: we offer a library of flashcards for learning and memorisation - Specifications: we have condensed the existing specifications into an easily digestible and convenient user interface where you can comfortably check what is required from you from the course

About

Mappth

Features
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The revision that actually has to happen daily — in your pocket. Pick your subject and year and start — no account, no signup. Mappth keeps track of what you've learned and what's about to fade, and gives you five minutes of exactly the right practice: real marked questions, method flashcards, and worked answers with one planted mistake for you to spot. Covers every year of maths and English — Years 1–13 (GCSE and A-level), US grades K–12, SAT and AP. English brings the set texts, the poetry clusters and the language skills, character by character and theme by theme. FREE • Your whole course, tracked — what's due back before it fades • All method flashcards (they work offline) • Every topic's recap — the lesson's short version • 10 marked practice questions every day MAPPTH PLUS — £9.99/month or £69.99/year • Unlimited marked practice, here and at mappth.com • The AI tutor, in the app — it asks you questions instead of giving answers, and it never hands you the solution • The full engine on the site: daily plan, mock exams, your working level and trajectory No streaks, no badges, no tricks — progress is measured by what you can do, not time in app. SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.

Screenshots

GCSE Simulator4 screens
Mappth3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GCSE Simulator at none against Mappth's 1. GCSE Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Mappth's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Mappth sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. GCSE Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GCSE Simulator ships an update every 5 days, Mappth every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
GCSE Simulator versus Mappth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGCSE SimulatorMappth
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYARKEY LIMITEDMarcus Hanmer

In-app purchases

None

GCSE Simulator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mappth

Subscriptions1
  • Mappth Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is GCSE Simulator free?
GCSE Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mappth free?
Mappth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GCSE Simulator or Mappth have ads?
Neither GCSE Simulator nor Mappth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GCSE Simulator or Mappth?
GCSE Simulator ships an update every 5 days, and Mappth every 2 weeks. Most recently, GCSE Simulator was updated on July 16, 2026 and Mappth on September 10, 2026.

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