Comparison

Periodic Playground vs CS++ AP CSP

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

Head to head
About

Periodic Playground

Features
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- 3D Periodic Table - Select elements and learn more about their structures and the history behind their discoveries - See the visible emission spectrum for each Element - Visualize the shells and electrons for each Element - Explore the elemental groups

About

CS++ AP CSP

This app provides a comprehensive, offline AP Computer Science Principles course. It features 11 units aligned with the College Board curriculum, interactive quizzes with explanations, and clear, jargon-free lessons. Progress is saved locally, ensuring accessibility anywhere.

Highlights
  • 11 AP CSP course units
  • Offline access
  • Hundreds of practice questions
  • Clear, conversational lessons
  • On-device progress saving
  • AP-prep notes and examples
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CS++ AP CSP is the complete AP Computer Science Principles course in your pocket — fully offline. WHAT YOU GET • 11 units covering every topic in the College Board AP CSP Course and Exam Description (CED) • Hundreds of inline multiple-choice "Check Your Understanding" questions, with hints and explanations • Lesson text written for high school students — clear, conversational, no jargon walls • Worked examples, common-error callouts, and AP-prep notes throughout • Progress saved on-device, persistent across sessions • Unit 1 (The Computer) is free; full course unlocks for $9.99 (one-time) THE 11 UNITS 1. The Computer 2. Data Representation 3. Compression & Encryption 4. Data Analysis & Visualization 5. Algorithms 6. Programming Languages & Abstraction 7. The Internet & HTML 8. JavaScript Basics 9. Procedures & Lists 10. Create Performance Task Prep 11. Impact of Computing & Exam Strategies WHY OFFLINE All lesson content is shipped inside the app — no streaming, no fetching. Use it on a plane, a Chromebook with restricted Wi-Fi, or anywhere with no signal. WHY CS++ We've taught AP CSP online at csplusplus.com to teachers and students across the United States. This app distills the full course into a focused study tool — same content, same alignment to the 2025-26 College Board CED, packaged for the device you carry every day. VIDEOS NOT INCLUDED The course videos that accompany each lesson on csplusplus.com are not bundled in the app (to keep the download small and fully offline). Each lesson includes a "Watch on csplusplus.com" link that opens the corresponding video in a browser. 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 inline checks. The full unlock is a one-time $9.99 purchase that unlocks all 11 units forever, with no subscription. AP, Advanced Placement, and AP Computer Science Principles are registered trademarks of the College Board, which is not affiliated with and does not endorse this app. Built by Yellow Dart Publishing.

Screenshots

Periodic Playground4 screens
CS++ AP CSP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CS++ AP CSP at Free against Periodic Playground's $0.99. Periodic Playground's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

CS++ AP CSP is free to download; Periodic Playground costs $0.99 up front. CS++ AP CSP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Periodic Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Periodic Playground versus CS++ AP CSP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic PlaygroundCS++ AP CSP
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZubin HashamKevin P Hare LLC

In-app purchases

None

Periodic Playground

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CS++ AP CSP

One-time1
  • Unlock Full AP CSP Course$9.99

Questions

Is Periodic Playground free?
Periodic Playground costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CS++ AP CSP free?
CS++ AP CSP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Periodic Playground or CS++ AP CSP have ads?
Neither Periodic Playground nor CS++ AP CSP shows ads.

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