Comparison

Mappth vs Bamboo Brain SATs

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

Head to head
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.

About

Bamboo Brain SATs

This revision app helps primary school students in Years 4-6 prepare for SATs-style learning. It offers structured practice in SPaG, Maths, and Reading, with adjustable difficulty levels and progress tracking to build confidence and skills.

Highlights
  • SATs-style practice
  • SPaG, Maths, and Reading modules
  • Adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Progress tracking
  • UK primary curriculum aligned
  • Independent learning support
Features
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SATs by Bamboo Brain is a smart and engaging revision app designed by a teacher to help KS2 (Key Stage 2) pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 build skills and prepare confidently for SATs-style learning. The app covers SPaG, Maths and Reading, providing structured practice aligned with the UK primary curriculum. Learn through past paper style questions on Learn mode AND and adventure game with Bamboo Panda on Play mode. SPaG includes spelling, punctuation and grammar questions written in SATs-style formats. Maths covers key KS2 topics to support arithmetic, reasoning and problem-solving. Reading includes fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts, with multiple text choices available at each difficulty level, followed by comprehension questions using various skills. All subjects and topics include Easy, Medium and Hard levels so children can practise at the right level and improve over time. Progress tracking helps pupils, parents and teachers see performance, identify strengths and focus on areas that need improvement. SATs by Bamboo Brain is ideal for independent learning, home revision, homework support and exam preparation—making KS2 practice feel motivating, manageable and effective.

Screenshots

Mappth3 screens
Bamboo Brain SATs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mappth at Free against Bamboo Brain SATs's $1.99. Bamboo Brain SATs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Mappth is free to download; Bamboo Brain SATs costs $1.99 up front. Mappth sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Bamboo Brain SATs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mappth ships an update weekly, Bamboo Brain SATs every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mappth versus Bamboo Brain SATs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMappthBamboo Brain SATs
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus HanmerShehnoor Ansari

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mappth

Subscriptions1
  • Mappth Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Bamboo Brain SATs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mappth free?
Mappth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bamboo Brain SATs free?
Bamboo Brain SATs costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mappth or Bamboo Brain SATs have ads?
Neither Mappth nor Bamboo Brain SATs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mappth or Bamboo Brain SATs?
Mappth ships an update weekly, and Bamboo Brain SATs every 6 days. Most recently, Mappth was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bamboo Brain SATs on October 24, 2026.

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