Comparison

HeyKitsu vs PipPrep

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

Head to head
About

HeyKitsu

This app transforms exam preparation into an engaging adventure for children, making learning enjoyable and effective. It offers adaptive practice with step-by-step explanations and progress tracking for parents.

Highlights
  • Adaptive learning technology
  • 100,000+ practice questions
  • Step-by-step explanations
  • Friendly animal guides
  • Parent progress dashboard
  • Full curriculum coverage
Features
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HeyKitsu turns 11+ and ISEB exam prep into an adventure your child will actually want to do. No more nagging. No more battles. Just learning that works. Why parents love HeyKitsu: We know the pressure. You want to give your child the best chance at their target school, but the thought of months of forced revision fills you with dread. HeyKitsu is different. It's the test prep app children ask to use – because it feels like a game, not a chore. What makes HeyKitsu different: - Adaptive learning that meets your child where they are – questions get harder as they improve and revisit areas they find tricky - 100,000+ questions based on real 11+ and ISEB past papers across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-verbal Reasoning - Step-by-step explanations for every single question – so your child learns from mistakes, not just repeats them - Friendly animal guides (Ember the cardinal, Kodi the bear and of course, Kitsu the fox) who teach concepts and celebrate progress - A parent dashboard so you can see exactly how your child is doing – without having to ask Full curriculum coverage HeyKitsu covers everything your child needs for 11+ grammar school exams and ISEB Common Pre-Tests: - Maths – from fractions and percentages to algebra and problem-solving - English – grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary and comprehension - Verbal Reasoning – synonyms, antonyms, codes, logic and word patterns - Non-Verbal Reasoning – sequences, matrices, spatial reasoning and more From parents, for parents HeyKitsu was created by parents who've been through the 11+ journey. We know how stressful it can be – and we built the app we wished existed. Download free and see the difference for yourself. What's included Free: Access to introductory content across all subjects, including the report identifying initial areas of strength and weakness Premium: Full access to 100,000+ questions, detailed progress tracking and unlimited practice Contacting us and more information: Help and Support: https://heykitsu.com/help Contact Us: https://heykitsu.com/contact Terms of Use (EULA): https://heykitsu.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://heykitsu.com/privacy

About

PipPrep

Features
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80,000+ 11+ practice questions at real past-paper standard, and every single one comes with a full worked explanation. Covers GL Assessment, CEM, CSSE (Essex), SET (Sutton) and ISEB. Pick your child's target schools and PipPrep matches the practice to their board, counting down to exam day. Progress saves to your account, so it follows your child from iPhone to iPad to the web, and it's still there when you change phone. WHAT YOUR CHILD GETS - Practice by topic, or sit a full timed mock - A step-by-step worked solution on every question, not just a right or wrong mark - Difficulty that adapts to them as they go - Boss battles, quests, daily streaks, a reward shop and character skins WHAT YOU GET AS A PARENT - A dashboard showing accuracy by subject and by topic - Your child's current working level, so you can see whether they're on track - The questions they got wrong, with the explanations, so you can go over them together - Their target schools, exam board and days to go BOARDS AND SCHOOLS GL Assessment, CEM (Durham), CSSE (Essex), SET (Sutton), ISEB Common Pre-Test, plus school-specific sets. 313 grammar and independent schools in the picker, each with its board and exam month. WHAT'S FREE 20 questions a day, free. That includes the parent dashboard, school matching, mock test mode and the adaptive level, ie the whole product at a slower pace. PipPrep Pro lifts the daily cap. Built for children aged 9 to 11, in Year 5 and Year 6. Questions or feedback? Reach us at 11plusapp.co.uk/contact. PipPrep Pro subscription: monthly 19.99 GBP or annual 149.99 GBP. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://11plusapp.co.uk/privacy

Screenshots

HeyKitsu4 screens
PipPrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PipPrep at every 2 days against HeyKitsu's every 4 days. PipPrep also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. HeyKitsu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and PipPrep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HeyKitsu ships an update every 4 days, PipPrep every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HeyKitsu versus PipPrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeyKitsuPipPrep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT5 Interactive LtdPaul Maciocia

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HeyKitsu

Subscriptions2
  • HeyKitsu Premium Monthly$24.991 Month
  • HeyKitsu Premium Yearly$199.991 Year
2 purchases

PipPrep

Subscriptions2
  • PipPrep Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • PipPrep Pro Annual$149.991 Year

Questions

Is HeyKitsu free?
HeyKitsu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PipPrep free?
PipPrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HeyKitsu or PipPrep have ads?
Neither HeyKitsu nor PipPrep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeyKitsu or PipPrep?
HeyKitsu ships an update every 4 days, and PipPrep every 2 days. Most recently, HeyKitsu was updated on November 5, 2026 and PipPrep on November 5, 2026.

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