Applaa

At a glance

• Editor score
  3.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Families seeking desktop exam prep with progress visibility
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  £9.99/mo
• Full-length mock tests
  Yes
• Facts checked
  23 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • 50,000+ practice questions and timed full-length mock tests
  • Adaptive assessments, weak-area tracking and spaced-repetition scheduling
  • AI explanations, tutoring and parent progress visibility

• Where it doesn't

  • Available only on Windows and macOS
  • The £9.99 monthly equivalent requires annual billing
  • UCAT pricing is promotional and differs from some free exam-prep offers

Our verdict on Applaa

Applaa is a desktop exam-preparation app for UK students and professional-exam candidates, covering 11+, GCSE, A-Level, UCAT, LNAT, SQE and ACCA. Its mix of exam-specific question banks, timed full-length mocks, AI explanations and revision tools suits learners who want practice and progress tracking in one place. Families may also value parent progress visibility. It runs on Windows and macOS, so it is not a fit for learners who need a mobile app or another platform.

The study workflow extends beyond question practice. Adaptive assessments adjust difficulty, while progress and weak-area tracking help direct revision. Spaced-repetition scheduling supports review over time; study assistants and flashcard game generation add other ways to work with material. AI tutoring and explanations are part of the feature set. This breadth may suit learners balancing practice, review and mock exams, though buyers seeking only a simple question bank may not need the full toolkit.

Applaa offers free access to core exam-preparation resources, while published UCAT plans show Monthly at £19.99 per month and Yearly at £9.99 per month, billed annually. Both list UCAT preparation, 50,000+ practice questions and AI explanations. The vendor describes the £9.99 rate as promotional for the first four months; some pages also describe core SQE preparation as entirely free, so the offer depends on exam content. Choose Applaa if desktop access, broad study tools and family progress visibility matter. Consider an alternative if you need mobile access or a consistent paid offer across exam types.

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Alternatives to Applaa

• Kaplan Test PrepA broad exam-prep portfolio pairing free practice with courses, adaptive tools, and tutoring.8.9
• IRIELTS ReadyA web-based IELTS prep option with free practice and Premium tied to a British Council booking.8.8
• AAMC MCAT Official PrepAAMC’s web-based MCAT prep pairs free exams with paid question banks and practice tests.8.7

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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