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5 Best KidSmart Alternatives for 11+ Prep

KidSmart covers the full 11+ and adds tutor messages. Pip offers a lower-cost route with a free daily practice plan and a native app.

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.
2KidSmartBest for tutor help inside an 11+ platform£23 a month when billed yearly. A 5-day trial needs no card.
3Atom LearningBest for detailed plans and target-school dataPaid exam plans start at £59.99 a month.
4Bond OnlineBest for families who already use Bond booksBasic is £7.50 a month or £65 a year.
5CGP 11+ OnlineBest for simple online drills plus books£7.50 a month or £60 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.

2KidSmart

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

TL;DR: Best for tutor help inside an 11+ platform.

Price£23 a month when billed yearly. A 5-day trial needs no card.
SubjectsMaths, English, VR and NVR for GL, CEM and ISEB styles
Works onWeb browser on phone, tablet or computer
Good forPractice, mocks, reports and tutor messages sit in one place.
Check firstIt costs much more than Pip Pro and does not have a native app.

KidSmart brings the tutor conversation into the same place as the practice and reports. If that contact is what you would pay for, ask how often a tutor responds and have your child try a mock on the browser they will actually use.

If you would rather have a daily maths programme than tutor messages, read our DoodleMaths review. Our guide to DoodleMaths alternatives for UK families covers the wider field.

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 is the stronger comparison if you want school-specific planning rather than tutor messages. Look at the target-school plan and the detail in a parent report before paying for a data-heavy subscription.

4Bond 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 is a simpler fit for families already using its books. Start with its sample quiz, then check whether the basic online plan gives enough feedback for your child to work without tutor messages.

5CGP 11+ Online

CGP 11+ Online homepage or app screen
CGP 11+ Online shown on its homepage or inside the app.

TL;DR: Best for simple online drills plus books.

Price£7.50 a month or £60 a year.
SubjectsMaths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
Works onWeb browser and printed books
Good forLow cost, clear style and useful free 10-minute tests.
Check firstIt does not adapt each task or give deep reports.

CGP is the budget choice here for a child happy with books and short tests. Try a free test together; you will need to spot patterns in wrong answers yourself because the platform does not build a detailed plan.

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 KidSmart 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

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