Comparison

EU Nerd vs Matrix Reasoning Trainer

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

Head to head
About

EU Nerd

Features
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Preparing for an EU competition shouldn't cost a small fortune. EU Nerd is a dedicated practice tool for EPSO selection tests, built by candidates who successfully passed the EPSO selection process. We grew tired of preparation materials that didn't match the format of the actual tests and platforms that charged expensive monthly subscriptions. We built the tool we wished we had: realistic questions, instant explanations. Questions reviewed by a human, ensuring you get practice that reflects the actual exam. How do we know? Because we already passed them. Why EU Nerd • Five test types in one app: Complete coverage for Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, EU Knowledge, and Digital Skills. • 1,400+ original questions: A growing bank of practice material designed to mirror the difficulty and format of EPSO tests. We will add more questions later. The questions will be periodically updated. • NO AI Slop: Don´t expect lame AI-generated ballast. Questions have been built by humans who have passed the official tests. • Realistic mock exams: Full, timed simulations for CAST and Generalist AD5 procedures. • Spaced repetition: The app remembers which questions you get wrong and reintroduces them to reinforce your weak spots. • Instant explanations: Detailed solutions are explained after each question to enable you to learn the patterns the cognitive-based tests (CBT) use. • Exam countdown: You can set your exam date to track your daily practice streak and readiness score. • Test vs Practice mode: In practice mode, you see the right answer and a clear explanation straight after each question. Switching to test mode enables you to simulate the real test under timed conditions. • Offline: practice on your daily commute, on the beach, or while on the plane. You do not need an internet connection. MEET COACH We added a personalized feature: the coach is your personal study plan. It reads your own answers, finds exactly where you are losing marks, and turns your weak spots into targeted practice. It tells you whether you would pass against the real EPSO pass marks, lays out what to do each day up to your exam, and keeps you on pace. Coach is an optional upgrade. Disclaimer: EU Nerd is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) or any European Union institution. All questions are original content and do not reproduce official exam material.

About

Matrix Reasoning Trainer

Prepare for job recruitment logic tests with this app. It offers practice tasks with detailed explanations of the rules applied. Choose between timed practice sessions or full tests to track your progress and identify areas for improvement.

Highlights
  • Practice matrix reasoning tasks
  • Detailed rule explanations
  • Generated tasks that never repeat
  • Timed practice sessions
  • Adaptive difficulty tests
  • Progress tracking statistics
Features
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Do better on the logic test in a recruitment process. Matrix reasoning is one of the most common task types in job tests, and practice makes a difference: if you have seen the format before, you lose no time working out the task and you go in calmer. A few days is enough to get the format down. The first five tasks are free. The rest is unlocked with a one-time purchase. No subscription, no login, no ads. ANSWERS THAT EXPLAIN After each answer you see exactly which rules applied: not "the number changes", but "the number increases by 1 to the right and decreases by 1 downwards". If you get it wrong, you can open an example of the rule you missed. TASKS THAT NEVER RUN OUT Eight kinds of tasks, from figures and sector wheels to arrows, symbols, paths and crosses, with the same rules as in the real tests. The tasks are generated on the phone, so you never see the same task twice. PRACTISE OR TAKE THE TEST • Practise: one task at a time, the answer right away, and a time per task that you choose. The level follows you, or you set it. • Test: choose 5, 10, 15 or 20 tasks at two minutes or one minute each, with adaptive difficulty. Afterwards a level 1–10 and a review of every task. The statistics show how your level develops and which rules to practise. GOOD TO KNOW Your results are stored on the phone only. The app sends anonymous usage statistics, which you can turn off. The level is the app's own scale and does not predict the result of any other test.

Screenshots

EU Nerd4 screens
Matrix Reasoning Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Matrix Reasoning Trainer at weekly against EU Nerd's every 6 weeks. EU Nerd's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. EU Nerd sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Matrix Reasoning Trainer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EU Nerd ships an update every 6 weeks, Matrix Reasoning Trainer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EU Nerd versus Matrix Reasoning Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEU NerdMatrix Reasoning Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuraj PlazaPETTER NILS AKE HOGLANDER

In-app purchases

5 purchases

EU Nerd

One-time5
  • Upgrade Coach vstupná zľava$8.99
  • EU Nerd - EPSO testy$11.99
  • EU Nerd - Vstupná akcia$24.99
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  • Coach Upgrade$24.99
  • EU Nerd Tréner$39.99
2 purchases

Matrix Reasoning Trainer

One-time2
  • Unlock everything$7.99
  • Unlock everything$14.99

Questions

Is EU Nerd free?
EU Nerd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matrix Reasoning Trainer free?
Matrix Reasoning Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EU Nerd or Matrix Reasoning Trainer have ads?
Neither EU Nerd nor Matrix Reasoning Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EU Nerd or Matrix Reasoning Trainer?
EU Nerd ships an update every 6 weeks, and Matrix Reasoning Trainer weekly. Most recently, EU Nerd was updated on October 25, 2026 and Matrix Reasoning Trainer on October 29, 2026.

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