Comparison

IQ Prep vs Aptitude Trainer

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

Head to head
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IQ Prep

Features
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Practise for IQ tests with the item types of real intelligence tests: matrices, number series, figure series, mirror images, operators and digit span. Plus a lab with reaction, attention and memory tasks in which you measurably improve with practice. For aptitude tests, Mensa admission and anyone who wants to know how IQ tests work. IQ TEST ITEMS • Matrices: 3×3 figure matrices as in Raven's test, up to four rules at once, and at higher levels dot patterns that combine, intersect or cancel out • Number series: 28 rule families, from simple differences to interleaved series • Figure series: rotation, count, fill, shape and movement across the grid • Mirror images: rotated or mirrored, with ever-new figures • Operators: insert the operators, precedence applies • Digit span: forwards and backwards, as in the Wechsler test Every item is generated fresh, on five difficulty levels, and after every answer you see the solution step by step. No games, no points: items look like the real test, black figures on a plain background, no animations. LAB: REACTION, ATTENTION, MEMORY Five classic tasks from cognitive psychology to practise: reaction time, Stroop, flanker, Corsi block and dual n-back. With practice you measurably improve at them; a trend curve shows your progress, plus a daily streak. Reaction, attention and memory are tested directly in some selection procedures, such as police or pilot selection. TEST UNDER REAL CONDITIONS 30 items from all categories, 20 minutes, no help until the end. Then a score per category and every wrong item with its solution to work through. SCIENTIFIC BASIS • Practice on the test format measurably improves scores. The meta-analysis by Hausknecht et al. (2007) shows gains of about a quarter of a standard deviation from retesting, more with targeted coaching. • Practising reaction and memory tasks reliably improves performance on exactly those tasks. Whether it transfers to IQ beyond them is disputed (Melby-Lervåg et al. 2016), so IQ Prep does not promise it. • The item types follow established test families: matrices after Raven, digit span after Wechsler (WAIS, WISC), number and figure series as in CogAT and similar batteries. Free to try: three items per category, one full test with mistake review, and three runs of each lab task. Full version $4.99 one time: everything unlimited. No subscription, no ads, no account, no data collection. Training offline, internet only for purchase and restore. IQ Prep is not a standardized intelligence test and does not measure IQ.

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Aptitude Trainer

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TestStride helps job candidates practice numerical, verbal, logical and visual reasoning on iPhone and iPad. Work through short sessions, read an explanation for every answer, and see which topics need more practice. Questions, saved sessions and progress work offline. No account, ads or subscription. Preparing for a recruitment assessment? Start with a five-question drill, choose a topic, or practice under a 15-minute limit with a 20-question mock. Revisit your incorrect answers to understand the reasoning. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE • 1,000 original representative questions across four reasoning topics. • 200 visual exercises with shape sequences, matrices, analogies and transformations. • Questions, answer choices and explanations in every supported app language. • Step-by-step explanations after each practice question. • Timed mocks with answers reviewed after completion. • Accuracy by topic, saved sessions and a weekly practice history. • Resume an unfinished session when you return. • Fully local practice data, with no sign-in or analytics. FREE AND UNLIMITED Try three complete five-question practice sessions free. Keep access to those results and explanations. A single optional purchase unlocks unlimited practice, timed mocks and mistake review. This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Restore your purchase from Settings. Independent practice material. TestStride is not affiliated with an employer or assessment publisher. Scores describe your practice performance, not an IQ, an official test score, a percentile or a hiring prediction. Privacy policy: https://app.innovaapps.ai/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

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IQ Prep4 screens
Aptitude Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IQ Prep at every 2 days against Aptitude Trainer's every 9 days. 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. IQ Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aptitude Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IQ Prep ships an update every 2 days, Aptitude Trainer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
IQ Prep versus Aptitude Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIQ PrepAptitude Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodefellas GmbHAlex Gameli Heyman

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IQ Prep

One-time1
  • Full version$3.99
1 purchases

Aptitude Trainer

One-time1
  • Unlimited Practice$9.99

Questions

Is IQ Prep free?
IQ Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aptitude Trainer free?
Aptitude Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IQ Prep or Aptitude Trainer have ads?
Neither IQ Prep nor Aptitude Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IQ Prep or Aptitude Trainer?
IQ Prep ships an update every 2 days, and Aptitude Trainer every 9 days. Most recently, IQ Prep was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aptitude Trainer on November 3, 2026.

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