--- type: "Article" title: "5 Best CENTURY Alternatives for 11+ Prep | Pip 11+" description: "Compare the best CENTURY alternatives for focused 11+ practice, school work, mocks and parent reports." resource: https://pip11plus.com/century-alternatives tags: ["comparisons", "pip"] timestamp: 2026-10-13T19:42:37Z --- # 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. Check the seller page before you pay. ## Quick comparison | Rank | Tool | Best for | Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | **Pip 11+ Practice** | Best free daily 11+ practice app | Free daily practice. Pro is £9.99 a month or £69.99 a year. | | 2 | **CENTURY** | Best for broad school learning with an adaptive plan | CENTURY Core is £12.49 per learner each month after a 7-day trial. | | 3 | **Atom Learning** | Best for detailed plans and target-school data | Paid exam plans start at £59.99 a month. | | 4 | **EdPlace** | Best for wider school work from Year 1 to GCSE | Free plan has up to 5 activities a month. Individual is £17.99 a month. | | 5 | **Bond Online** | Best for families who already use Bond books | Basic is £7.50 a month or £65 a year. | ## 1 Pip 11+ Practice ![Pip 11+ Practice homepage or app screen](https://pip11plus.com/app-shots/pip-marketing-four-subjects.jpg) _Pip 11+ Practice shown on its homepage or inside the app._ **TL;DR:** Best free daily 11+ practice app. - **Price:** Free daily practice. Pro is £9.99 a month or £69.99 a year. - **Subjects:** Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning - **Works on:** iPhone, iPad, Android and Amazon Fire tablets - **Good for:** Fresh questions, clear help, timed mocks and an optional parent dashboard for uploaded practice summaries. - **Check first:** Pip 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. TRY PIP FREE ### Build a calm daily 11+ habit Start free practice today. No long set-up. No ads. Add Pro only when you want full mocks and extra tools. [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/pip-11-practice/id6775690698) [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pip11plus.app) [Available at Amazon Appstore](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HKGJ4HTP) ![A Pip English practice question](https://pip11plus.com/app-shots/pseo/pip-homophones-question.jpg) ![A Pip parent progress report](https://pip11plus.com/app-shots/pseo/pip-progress-report.jpg) ## 2 CENTURY ![CENTURY homepage or app screen](https://pip11plus.com/competitor-shots/century.jpg) _CENTURY shown on its homepage or inside the app._ **TL;DR:** Best for broad school learning with an adaptive plan. - **Price:** CENTURY Core is £12.49 per learner each month after a 7-day trial. - **Subjects:** English, maths and science for Years 3 to 11 - **Works on:** Web browser - **Good for:** Finds gaps and sets short lessons at the right level. - **Check first:** It 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](https://pip11plus.com/doodlemaths-review). For other adaptive options, browse [DoodleMaths alternatives for UK families](https://pip11plus.com/doodlemaths-alternatives). ## 3 Atom Learning ![Atom Learning homepage or app screen](https://pip11plus.com/competitor-shots/atom-learning.jpg) _Atom Learning shown on its homepage or inside the app._ **TL;DR:** Best for detailed plans and target-school data. - **Price:** Paid exam plans start at £59.99 a month. - **Subjects:** Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning - **Works on:** Web browser - **Good for:** Large question bank, school plans and deep parent data. - **Check first:** It 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. ## 4 EdPlace ![EdPlace homepage or app screen](https://pip11plus.com/competitor-shots/edplace.jpg) _EdPlace shown on its homepage or inside the app._ **TL;DR:** Best for wider school work from Year 1 to GCSE. - **Price:** Free plan has up to 5 activities a month. Individual is £17.99 a month. - **Subjects:** English, maths, science and 11+ work - **Works on:** Web browser - **Good for:** Useful when one plan must cover school work and 11+ basics. - **Check first:** It 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. ## 5 Bond Online ![Bond Online homepage or app screen](https://pip11plus.com/competitor-shots/bond-online.jpg) _Bond Online shown on its homepage or inside the app._ **TL;DR:** Best for families who already use Bond books. - **Price:** Basic is £7.50 a month or £65 a year. - **Subjects:** Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning - **Works on:** Web browser - **Good for:** A known name, low-cost basic plan and links to the Bond book range. - **Check first:** The 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? TRY PIP FREE ### Try Pip before you buy another plan Use free daily questions across all four subjects. Upgrade only when the extra mock and report tools help your family. [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/pip-11-practice/id6775690698) [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pip11plus.app) [Available at Amazon Appstore](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HKGJ4HTP) ![A Pip English practice question](https://pip11plus.com/app-shots/pseo/pip-homophones-question.jpg) ![A Pip parent progress report](https://pip11plus.com/app-shots/pseo/pip-progress-report.jpg) ## More 11+ app comparisons [5 Best EdPlace Alternatives for 11+ Practice](https://pip11plus.com/edplace-alternatives) [The 7 Best 11+ Apps Compared](https://pip11plus.com/best-11-plus-apps) [5 Best CENTURY Alternatives for 11+ Prep](https://pip11plus.com/century-alternatives) [5 Best IXL Alternatives for 11+ Prep](https://pip11plus.com/ixl-alternatives) [5 Best KidSmart Alternatives for 11+ Prep](https://pip11plus.com/kidsmart-alternatives) [Best Atom Learning alternatives](https://pip11plus.com/atom-learning-alternatives) [Best Bond Online alternatives](https://pip11plus.com/bond-alternatives) ## 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](https://www.century.tech/explore-century/parents/), plus the official sites linked for each tool above. Prices checked 2 August 2026.