5 Best IXL Alternatives for 11+ Prep

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 £7.99 a month or £59 a year.
2	IXL	Best for a very large bank of school skills	Family prices are shown at checkout. School plans start at £179 a year.
3	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.
4	Bond Online	Best for families who already use Bond books	Basic is £7.50 a month or £65 a year.
5	Atom Learning	Best for detailed plans and target-school data	Paid exam plans start at £59.99 a month.

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

Price	Free daily practice. Pro is £7.99 a month or £59 a year.
Subjects	Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
Works on	iPhone, iPad and Android
Good for	Fresh questions, clear help, timed mocks and simple parent reports.
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.

TL;DR: Best for a very large bank of school skills.

Price	Family prices are shown at checkout. School plans start at £179 a year.
Subjects	Maths, English and science across many year groups
Works on	Web, iPhone, iPad and Android
Good for	Many short skills, clear scores and a UK 11+ maths skill plan.
Check first	It is not a full 11+ course. VR, NVR and local test plans are limited.

Try the free sample or trial before you pay. Ask your child if the page feels clear and if the work matches the local test.

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.

Try the free sample or trial before you pay. Ask your child if the page feels clear and if the work matches the local test.

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.

Try the free sample or trial before you pay. Ask your child if the page feels clear and if the work matches the local test.

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.

Try the free sample or trial before you pay. Ask your child if the page feels clear and if the work matches the local test.

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

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.

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.

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