Comparison

11 Plus Exam Prep vs PipPrep

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

Head to head
About

11 Plus Exam Prep

This app offers focused practice for the 11+ exam, covering English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and language aptitude for children aged 9-11. It includes mock tests, progress tracking for parents, and gamified elements to make learning engaging.

Highlights
  • English practice (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension)
  • Verbal and non-verbal reasoning exercises
  • Language aptitude activities
  • Timed tests and mock exams
  • Progress tracking for parents
  • Gamified learning with rewards
  • Offline question generation
Features
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Build confidence for the 11+ with short, focused practice. Cognithix brings English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and language aptitude together for children aged 9 to 11, with mock tests and progress parents can follow. ENGLISH Practise vocabulary, spelling, grammar, punctuation, comprehension and cloze passages. VERBAL REASONING Work through letter and number series, analogies, word codes, hidden words, logic and other question types. NON-VERBAL REASONING Explore visual patterns, shape sequences, rotations, reflections, cube nets and fold-and-punch questions. LANGUAGE APTITUDE Try word matching, rhymes, number learning, sentence building and invented-language activities used to practise language-learning skills. PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE Daily plans help children choose what to work on next and vary the topics from day to day. Difficulty adapts during practice, and hints and explanations help children understand each answer. Timed tests and mock exams offer a different way to prepare. Questions are generated on the device. PROGRESS CHILDREN CAN ENJOY Study earns coins for a virtual pet and accessories. Short challenges, badges and visible progress help make regular practice rewarding. A CLEARER VIEW FOR PARENTS Add a profile for each child and review accuracy, practice history and progress across subjects. A Parent PIN keeps settings and purchases in grown-up hands. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED There is no account to create and no password to remember. Profiles, answers and progress are stored only on this device, and nothing is sent to us. ONE-TIME UNLOCK Explore the app before unlocking the full experience with one purchase that covers every child profile. No subscription. No ads. Cognithix focuses on the subjects listed above; school entrance tests vary.

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

11 Plus Exam Prep4 screens
PipPrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PipPrep at every 2 days against 11 Plus Exam Prep's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. 11 Plus Exam Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

11 Plus Exam Prep ships an update weekly, PipPrep every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
11 Plus Exam Prep versus PipPrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter11 Plus Exam PrepPipPrep
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size80 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Flame GamesPaul Maciocia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

11 Plus Exam Prep

One-time1
  • Unlock Full 11+ Prep$9.99
2 purchases

PipPrep

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

Questions

Is 11 Plus Exam Prep free?
11 Plus Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PipPrep free?
PipPrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 11 Plus Exam Prep or PipPrep have ads?
Neither 11 Plus Exam Prep nor PipPrep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 11 Plus Exam Prep or PipPrep?
11 Plus Exam Prep ships an update weekly, and PipPrep every 2 days. Most recently, 11 Plus Exam Prep was updated on November 5, 2026 and PipPrep on November 5, 2026.

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