Comparison

CS++ AP CSP vs AP Computer Science

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 11 AP CSP course units
  • Offline access
  • Hundreds of practice questions
  • Clear, conversational lessons
  • On-device progress saving
  • AP-prep notes and examples
Features
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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.

About

AP Computer Science

Features
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Prepare for the big exam in May with this comprehensive AP Computer Science review app! This app covers content for both the Computer Science Principles course and the Computer Science A course, making it easier to study. This app provides many forms of review materials, with AP-aligned lessons and practice multiple-choice and free-response questions. This course is updated to the latest (fall 2025) curriculum and provides many resources that make studying for the AP exam much easier.

Screenshots

CS++ AP CSP4 screens
AP Computer Science4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AP Computer Science at none against CS++ AP CSP's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CS++ AP CSP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AP Computer Science asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CS++ AP CSP versus AP Computer Science: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCS++ AP CSPAP Computer Science
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin P Hare LLCPartha Kashyap

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CS++ AP CSP

One-time1
  • Unlock Full AP CSP Course$9.99
None

AP Computer Science

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CS++ AP CSP free?
CS++ AP CSP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AP Computer Science free?
AP Computer Science is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CS++ AP CSP or AP Computer Science have ads?
Neither CS++ AP CSP nor AP Computer Science shows ads.

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