Comparison

Academy11 vs Readybird

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

Head to head
About

Academy11

Features
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Academy11 is the complete 11+ preparation app for children aged 9–11. Designed by educators and built for busy families, it makes exam practice focused, measurable and — dare we say it — fun.

About

Readybird

This app transforms study materials into a manageable weekly plan tailored to your schedule and target exam dates. It breaks down learning into short, timed sessions with daily reminders, helping to build steady study habits without overwhelming users.

Highlights
  • Personalized weekly study plans
  • Daily session reminders
  • Focused session timer
  • School exam date countdowns
  • Progress tracking and history
  • Home-screen widget
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Most parents start 11+ prep with a pile of practice books and no real idea how to fit them around school, work, and an already tired evening. Readybird turns that pile into a weekly plan that fits a real week. It is a study planner, not a question bank or a test simulator. Tell it the target schools, the exam dates, and the days you can study. It maps out the week across the four 11+ subjects (Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning), breaks the work into short sessions, and reminds you when each one is due. You always know what today's session is, and you can watch the progress build. It keeps things calm rather than frantic. One clear thing to do at a time, and rest days are part of the plan. Showing up earns a bit of quiet encouragement, nothing over the top. Steady study beats last-minute cramming. It is also far kinder on everyone. WHAT YOU GET • A weekly plan across all four 11+ subjects, shaped around the days and pace that suit you. • Daily reminders, so you rarely forget a session. • A focused session timer, and a guilt-free way to mark a session done or skip it when life gets in the way. • Your shortlist of schools, each with its exam date and a countdown. • Streaks, a monthly activity calendar, and full history on the Progress tab. • A home-screen widget with today's session and your current streak. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS There is no account to set up and no server of ours in between. Your plan and progress live on your device and sync through your own iCloud. We do not collect or sell your data, and there are no adverts or third-party trackers in the app. Readybird is free to try for 7 days, then needs a subscription you can cancel any time. SUBSCRIPTION Readybird offers an auto-renewable subscription: - Monthly: a rolling one-month subscription - Annual: a one-year subscription New subscribers start with a 7-day free trial. Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://readybird.co.uk/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://readybird.co.uk/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Academy114 screens
Readybird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Academy11 at none against Readybird's 2. Academy11 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Readybird's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Readybird sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Academy11 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Academy11 ships an update every 5 months, Readybird weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Academy11 versus Readybird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcademy11Readybird
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanjeev BansalEljin Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Academy11

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Readybird

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Academy11 free?
Academy11 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Readybird free?
Readybird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Academy11 or Readybird have ads?
Neither Academy11 nor Readybird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Academy11 or Readybird?
Academy11 ships an update every 5 months, and Readybird weekly. Most recently, Academy11 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Readybird on October 4, 2026.

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