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5 Best CENTURY Alternatives for 11+ Prep

CENTURY is built for broad school learning. For grammar school tests, choose a tool that also covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

Short answer: Start with Pip if you want focused 11+ work at a low cost. Pick the other tools when their special strength fits your child better.

Prices and features were checked on 2 August 2026. Plans can change.

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Quick comparison

RankToolBest forPrice
1Pip 11+ PracticeBest free daily 11+ practice appFree daily practice. Pro is £9.99 a month or £69.99 a year.
2CENTURYBest for broad school learning with an adaptive planCENTURY Core is £12.49 per learner each month after a 7-day trial.
3Atom LearningBest for detailed plans and target-school dataPaid exam plans start at £59.99 a month.
4EdPlaceBest for wider school work from Year 1 to GCSEFree plan has up to 5 activities a month. Individual is £17.99 a month.
5Bond OnlineBest for families who already use Bond booksBasic is £7.50 a month or £65 a year.

1Pip 11+ Practice

Pip 11+ Practice homepage or app screen
Pip 11+ Practice shown on its homepage or inside the app.

TL;DR: Best free daily 11+ practice app.

PriceFree daily practice. Pro is £9.99 a month or £69.99 a year.
SubjectsMaths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
Works oniPhone, iPad, Android and Amazon Fire tablets
Good forFresh questions, clear help, timed mocks and an optional parent dashboard for uploaded practice summaries.
Check firstPip is newer, so it has fewer public reviews than older brands.

Pip keeps the daily work short. Children get clear help after each answer.

Parents can move to timed mock tests when the child is ready.

2CENTURY

CENTURY homepage or app screen
CENTURY shown on its homepage or inside the app.

TL;DR: Best for broad school learning with an adaptive plan.

PriceCENTURY Core is £12.49 per learner each month after a 7-day trial.
SubjectsEnglish, maths and science for Years 3 to 11
Works onWeb browser
Good forFinds gaps and sets short lessons at the right level.
Check firstIt follows the school curriculum. It is not a full four-subject 11+ app.

CENTURY can help when the real problem is a gap in school maths or English. Check that its suggested lessons match the topics your child misses, then plan separately for verbal and non-verbal reasoning if those appear in your local test.

If you mainly want a short daily maths habit, see our DoodleMaths review. For other adaptive options, browse DoodleMaths alternatives for UK families.

3Atom Learning

Atom Learning homepage or app screen
Atom Learning shown on its homepage or inside the app.

TL;DR: Best for detailed plans and target-school data.

PricePaid exam plans start at £59.99 a month.
SubjectsMaths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
Works onWeb browser
Good forLarge question bank, school plans and deep parent data.
Check firstIt is one of the highest-cost choices.

Atom covers more of the exam-planning job than a general curriculum tool. If you need its target-school route, inspect a sample plan and mock access first so the higher price buys something you will use.

4EdPlace

EdPlace homepage or app screen
EdPlace shown on its homepage or inside the app.

TL;DR: Best for wider school work from Year 1 to GCSE.

PriceFree plan has up to 5 activities a month. Individual is £17.99 a month.
SubjectsEnglish, maths, science and 11+ work
Works onWeb browser
Good forUseful when one plan must cover school work and 11+ basics.
Check firstIt is not built only for the 11+. The free limit is small.

EdPlace is useful when siblings or school-year topics matter as much as 11+ prep. Put an ordinary curriculum task beside an exam-style task and see which one actually helps your child before paying for a broad plan.

5Bond Online

Bond Online homepage or app screen
Bond Online shown on its homepage or inside the app.

TL;DR: Best for families who already use Bond books.

PriceBasic is £7.50 a month or £65 a year.
SubjectsMaths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
Works onWeb browser
Good forA known name, low-cost basic plan and links to the Bond book range.
Check firstThe basic plan has less smart support than some newer tools.

Bond works well alongside its printed books for families who want a familiar question style. Compare what the basic online plan marks for you with what you still need to review together after a paper.

Which tool should you choose?

What does your child need most?All four 11+ subjectsStart with PipWider school workTry the broad platformPaper exam practiceAdd official papers

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Common questions

What is the best CENTURY alternative?

Pip is the best first choice for a family that wants all four 11+ subjects, short daily practice and a useful free plan.

Should we use more than one 11+ tool?

One daily tool is enough for most weeks. Add official papers near the test so your child learns the real page style and time limit.

Can an app replace a tutor?

An app can cover daily practice and show weak topics. Some children still need a tutor for hard ideas, writing or a clear study plan.

Sources checked

CENTURY official website, plus the official sites linked for each tool above. Prices checked 2 August 2026.