--- type: "Article" title: "5 Best KidSmart Alternatives for 11+ Prep | Pip 11+" description: "Compare KidSmart alternatives for adaptive 11+ questions, mocks, reports and value." resource: https://pip11plus.com/kidsmart-alternatives tags: ["comparisons", "pip"] timestamp: 2026-10-13T19:42:37Z --- # 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. 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 | **KidSmart** | Best for tutor help inside an 11+ platform | £23 a month when billed yearly. A 5-day trial needs no card. | | 3 | **Atom Learning** | Best for detailed plans and target-school data | Paid exam plans start at £59.99 a month. | | 4 | **Bond Online** | Best for families who already use Bond books | Basic is £7.50 a month or £65 a year. | | 5 | **CGP 11+ Online** | Best for simple online drills plus books | £7.50 a month or £60 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 KidSmart ![KidSmart homepage or app screen](https://pip11plus.com/competitor-shots/kidsmart.jpg) _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. - **Subjects:** Maths, English, VR and NVR for GL, CEM and ISEB styles - **Works on:** Web browser on phone, tablet or computer - **Good for:** Practice, mocks, reports and tutor messages sit in one place. - **Check first:** It 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](https://pip11plus.com/doodlemaths-review). Our guide to [DoodleMaths alternatives for UK families](https://pip11plus.com/doodlemaths-alternatives) covers the wider field. ## 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 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. ## 4 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 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. ## 5 CGP 11+ Online ![CGP 11+ Online homepage or app screen](https://pip11plus.com/competitor-shots/cgp.jpg) _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. - **Subjects:** Maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning - **Works on:** Web browser and printed books - **Good for:** Low cost, clear style and useful free 10-minute tests. - **Check first:** It 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? 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 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](https://kidsmartapp.co.uk/11-plus-app), plus the official sites linked for each tool above. Prices checked 2 August 2026.