# Gifted Star vs NGAT Test Prep

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gifted Star at 7 against NGAT Test Prep's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gifted Star sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month and NGAT 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gifted Star against 5.0 for NGAT Test Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gifted Star has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gifted Star ships an update every 4 days, NGAT Test Prep weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gifted Star | NGAT Test Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifted-star/id6801690763/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngat-test-prep/id6815080048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curioak LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801690765) | [Neobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080490647) |

## What reviewers say

### Gifted Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifted-star/id6801690763)

Prepare children for gifted and talented exams with over 18,000 practice questions. Build reasoning skills and familiarity with test formats for CogAT, NNAT, and GATE. Start with a free preview session.

**Highlights:** 18,000+ practice questions, CogAT, NNAT, GATE, OLSAT prep, Customizable learning tracks, 5 questions at a time format, Builds reasoning skills, Free preview session

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.00 | per year |
| Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |


### NGAT Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngat-test-prep/id6815080048)

This app helps children in kindergarten through grade 5 develop reasoning skills with visual puzzles involving pictures, shapes, and numbers. It offers practice sessions, detailed explanations, and parent reports to track progress. Available in English and Spanish, it works offline and supports multiple user profiles.

**Highlights:** Picture, number, and shape reasoning exercises, Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative skills, Grade-specific practice sessions, Detailed explanations and answer reviews, Full-length rehearsal forms, Parent reports and progress tracking, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NGAT Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| NGAT Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gifted Star free?

Gifted Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NGAT Test Prep free?

NGAT Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gifted Star or NGAT Test Prep?

NGAT Test Prep is rated higher. Gifted Star averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NGAT Test Prep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gifted Star or NGAT Test Prep have ads?

Neither Gifted Star nor NGAT Test Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gifted Star or NGAT Test Prep?

Gifted Star ships an update every 4 days, and NGAT Test Prep weekly. Most recently, Gifted Star was updated on October 31, 2026 and NGAT Test Prep on October 29, 2026.

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