Comparison

PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect vs NNAT Test Prep

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

Head to head
About

PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect

Features
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Pocket Tutor - We don't just answer. We teach. Pocket Tutor is an AI-powered homework helper that guides K-12 students step by step through every problem - building real understanding instead of just giving answers. Unlike other homework apps that simply provide answers, Pocket Tutor uses the Socratic method to teach students how to think. Your child works through every problem with guided questions, helpful hints, and encouraging feedback - just like having a patient tutor available 24/7. HOW IT WORKS - Student selects a subject - AI tutor guides them step by step - Student achieves mastery before moving on - Parent sees session history and progress KEY FEATURES PHOTO UPLOAD Photograph any homework problem and your child's personal tutor will guide them through it instantly. VOICE INPUT Students can speak their questions out loud - perfect for younger learners. PARENT ANSWER KEY Parents access full step-by-step solutions with a secure 4-digit PIN - so you can help without giving away the answer. SESSION HISTORY AND MASTERY TRACKING See exactly what your child practiced, which topics they mastered, and where they need more support. MASTERY-BASED LEARNING Sessions don't end until your child truly understands the topic - confirmed through practice problems after every session. UP TO 5 CHILD PROFILES One family plan covers your whole family - add up to 5 children at no extra charge. 5 SUBJECTS - EVERY GRADE K-12 - Math - Arithmetic through calculus - Reading and Writing - Comprehension, essays, grammar - Science - Biology, chemistry, physics, earth science - Social Studies - History, geography, civics, all grade levels - High School and AP - Advanced courses and test prep The AI automatically adjusts its language and approach to match your child's grade level. FOR SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS Pocket Tutor offers school and district plans with teacher dashboards, topic assignments, mastery reports, and struggling student alerts. Visit pockettutorapp.com/schools to learn more. PRIVACY AND SAFETY - COPPA compliant - children access the app through parent or teacher accounts only - FERPA compliant for school accounts - Student data is never sold - No advertising of any kind - Chat sessions are never shared with third parties - Data encrypted in transit and at rest PRICING - 7-day free trial - no charge until trial ends - Family Monthly: $9.99/month - Family Annual: $79.99/year - save 33% - Up to 5 child profiles included - Additional children: $1.99/month each FROM THE MAKERS OF K12 TUTOR CONNECT Pocket Tutor is built by the team behind K12 Tutor Connect - an established online tutoring platform serving K-12 families. We understand how students learn best because we work with them every day. "I like that the kids have to think and work through the problem instead of just getting the answer." - Parent, Atlanta GA Questions? Contact us at PKTutor@k12tutorconnect.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NNAT Test Prep

This app helps children in kindergarten through 5th grade develop visual reasoning skills with original picture puzzles and clear explanations. It offers grade-based practice, detailed parent reports, and the ability to revisit missed questions to build confidence and understanding.

Highlights
  • Original visual reasoning puzzles
  • Clear explanations for each question
  • Grade-based practice sessions
  • Detailed parent reports
  • Offline practice mode
  • Timed practice tests
  • Bilingual support (English/Spanish)
Features
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NNAT Test Prep helps parents and teachers prepare children in grades K–5 for the NNAT® (Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test) with original, age-appropriate nonverbal reasoning practice. Choose your child’s grade level and practice with thousands of practice questions designed for each level. Question types include: - Pattern Completion — find the missing piece that completes the design - Reasoning by Analogy — spot how shapes change and apply the same rule - Serial Reasoning — complete patterns across visual sequences and grids - Spatial Visualization — mentally combine, rotate, or transform shapes Features: - Grade-level practice for K–5, with new pattern, analogy, serial and spatial puzzles for grades K–2 - Short practice sets for everyday learning - A fixed full-length 48-question form for grades K–2, plus randomized full-length practice, with an optional 30-minute timer - Clear, kid-friendly explanations for every question - Parent reports showing performance by question type - A mistakes notebook to review and re-practice missed questions - Unfinished practice is saved, so your child can pick up where they left off Made for families: - English & Spanish - Works offline with the included question bank - No ads - Designed to be set up by a parent or guardian - Progress tracking helps you see where your child is doing well and where more practice may help NNAT Test Prep is an independent test-prep tool. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Pearson Education or NCS Pearson, the publisher of NNAT®. All questions are original practice items. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect4 screens
NNAT Test Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect and NNAT Test Prep are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NNAT Test Prep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect versus NNAT Test Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketTutor by K12TutorConnectNNAT Test Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK12 Tutor Connect, LLCNeobile LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Tutor Family Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pocket Tutor Family Annual$79.991 Year
2 purchases

NNAT Test Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Membership Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect free?
PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NNAT Test Prep free?
NNAT Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect or NNAT Test Prep have ads?
Neither PocketTutor by K12TutorConnect nor NNAT Test Prep shows ads.

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