Comparison

SmartyPrep vs Atarly

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

Head to head
About

SmartyPrep

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Welcome to SmartyPrep: The Ultimate Preparation Companion for Year 3 NAPLAN! Disclaimer: SmartyPrep is an independent educational tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) or the NAPLAN program. Is your child preparing for the National Assessment Program? SmartyPrep transforms practice into an engaging, interactive journey. Designed specifically for Australian Year 3 students, our app combines a premium "magazine-style" experience with high-quality educational content to help children build confidence with NAPLAN-style questions. Build Confidence for Assessment Day By simulating the structure and time pressure of standardized assessments, SmartyPrep helps reduce test anxiety and ensures your child is familiar with the types of questions they may face. Download SmartyPrep today and give your child the best start for their learning journey!

About

Atarly

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Atarly is the VCE app that helps you smash your ATAR and actually enjoy the ride. Built specifically for Victorian Year 11 and 12 students, it combines a live ATAR predictor with the study tools and life balance that get you through the year. PREDICT YOUR ATAR • Live ATAR prediction from your real SAC scores, using official VTAC scaling data • See exactly what you need on each exam to hit your target study scores • Forecast mode — try any subject combo and see the ATAR it produces • Year 11 and accelerating? Track your Unit 3&4 study score early STAY FOCUSED • Focus timer with streaks and points • Block distracting apps during focus sessions • Break budgets — rest without falling off STAY ORGANISED • Auto-fill your whole term: school hours around VIC term dates and holidays • Smart study plans scheduled around your SACs and exams • Tasks, deadlines and reminders in one place STAY BALANCED • Daily check-in for mood, study and life • Balance score that keeps sleep and downtime honest • Momentum trends so you can see yourself improving week to week COMPETE WITH MATES • Add friends with @usernames, climb school and global leaderboards • Achievements and points for consistent effort Locked In is an auto-renewing subscription: A$8.99/month or A$64.99/year, charged to your Apple ID. Both plans include a 1-week free trial for new subscribers; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://atarly.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://atarly.app/privacy

Screenshots

SmartyPrep4 screens
Atarly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Atarly at Free against SmartyPrep's $7.99. Atarly also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). SmartyPrep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Atarly is free to download; SmartyPrep costs $7.99 up front. Atarly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SmartyPrep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartyPrep ships an update every 2 months, Atarly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
SmartyPrep versus Atarly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartyPrepAtarly
Price$7.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB76 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYIFENG JIAMarcus Grech

In-app purchases

None

SmartyPrep

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Atarly

Subscriptions2
  • Locked in7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • ATAR Maxing Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartyPrep free?
SmartyPrep costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atarly free?
Atarly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartyPrep or Atarly have ads?
Neither SmartyPrep nor Atarly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartyPrep or Atarly?
SmartyPrep ships an update every 2 months, and Atarly weekly. Most recently, SmartyPrep was updated on October 31, 2026 and Atarly on October 31, 2026.

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