APES Prep vs CS++ AP CSP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
APES Prep
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Prepare for the AP Environmental Science exam with APES Prep — a free, offline study app covering all 9 College Board units. STUDY TOOLS • 270 multiple choice questions with instant feedback and explanations • 36 free response questions with rubric-based self-scoring and sample answers • 180 flashcards — key terms and formulas with tap-to-flip review • 65 study guide topics with exam tips • 18 formulas with worked examples • 162-term searchable glossary • Study by unit or across all topics • Quick Quiz mode with configurable question count • Review Missed mode to focus on weak areas • Full timed practice exam (80 MCQ + 3 FRQ) matching real exam format • AP score estimation (1–5) after each practice exam TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Per-unit accuracy and completion tracking • Study streak counter • Practice exam score history • Weakest unit identification • 19 fun achievements to unlock • Bookmark questions for later review DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS • Works completely offline — no internet required • Clean, distraction-free interface • Dark mode for late-night study sessions • 5 color themes to personalize your experience • Built-in calculator for practice and exam screens APES Prep is a supplemental study tool created to help students succeed on the AP Environmental Science exam. It is not intended to replace classroom instruction or official course materials.
CS++ AP CSP
This app provides a comprehensive, offline AP Computer Science Principles course. It features 11 units aligned with the College Board curriculum, interactive quizzes with explanations, and clear, jargon-free lessons. Progress is saved locally, ensuring accessibility anywhere.
- 11 AP CSP course units
- Offline access
- Hundreds of practice questions
- Clear, conversational lessons
- On-device progress saving
- AP-prep notes and examples
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CS++ AP CSP is the complete AP Computer Science Principles course in your pocket — fully offline. WHAT YOU GET • 11 units covering every topic in the College Board AP CSP Course and Exam Description (CED) • Hundreds of inline multiple-choice "Check Your Understanding" questions, with hints and explanations • Lesson text written for high school students — clear, conversational, no jargon walls • Worked examples, common-error callouts, and AP-prep notes throughout • Progress saved on-device, persistent across sessions • Unit 1 (The Computer) is free; full course unlocks for $9.99 (one-time) THE 11 UNITS 1. The Computer 2. Data Representation 3. Compression & Encryption 4. Data Analysis & Visualization 5. Algorithms 6. Programming Languages & Abstraction 7. The Internet & HTML 8. JavaScript Basics 9. Procedures & Lists 10. Create Performance Task Prep 11. Impact of Computing & Exam Strategies WHY OFFLINE All lesson content is shipped inside the app — no streaming, no fetching. Use it on a plane, a Chromebook with restricted Wi-Fi, or anywhere with no signal. WHY CS++ We've taught AP CSP online at csplusplus.com to teachers and students across the United States. This app distills the full course into a focused study tool — same content, same alignment to the 2025-26 College Board CED, packaged for the device you carry every day. VIDEOS NOT INCLUDED The course videos that accompany each lesson on csplusplus.com are not bundled in the app (to keep the download small and fully offline). Each lesson includes a "Watch on csplusplus.com" link that opens the corresponding video in a browser. PRIVACY No account creation. No sign-in. No analytics or tracking. All progress lives in app storage on your device. No data is sent to our servers. THE PURCHASE The free tier covers Unit 1 — enough to evaluate the lesson format and inline checks. The full unlock is a one-time $9.99 purchase that unlocks all 11 units forever, with no subscription. AP, Advanced Placement, and AP Computer Science Principles are registered trademarks of the College Board, which is not affiliated with and does not endorse this app. Built by Yellow Dart Publishing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APES Prep at none against CS++ AP CSP's 1. CS++ AP CSP's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. CS++ AP CSP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. APES Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.
APES Prep ships an update every 3 months, CS++ AP CSP monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | APES Prep | CS++ AP CSP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Small Animal Surgeries Inc | Kevin P Hare LLC |
In-app purchases
APES Prep
No in-app purchases
CS++ AP CSP
- Unlock Full AP CSP Course$9.99





