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Comparison, with our interest disclosed

Atom Learning and Smart Cub Learning compared

Both products support 11+ preparation, but they differ sharply in price, breadth and product maturity.

Our position

Smart Cub Learning wrote this comparison, so every Atom claim below links back to Atom's own public offer. Choose Atom if its larger, longer-established library, Science coverage or premium ecosystem matters enough to justify the price. Choose Smart Cub Learning if you want a lower-cost four-subject 11+ loop built around a free diagnostic, focused practice, tests and parent visibility.
Smart Cub Learning and Atom Learning compared, question by question
Monthly family priceSmart Cub Learning£14.99 for CoreAtom Learning£59.99 for Exam Prep or £69.99 for Exam Prep Plus
SubjectsSmart Cub LearningEnglish, Maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoningAtom LearningEnglish, Maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; broader curriculum options include Science
Starting pointSmart Cub LearningOne free four-subject diagnostic and a topic reportAtom LearningFree trial with adaptive practice and a personalised learning journey
Adaptive practiceSmart Cub LearningIncluded in CoreAtom LearningIncluded
Online mock testsSmart Cub LearningTimed common GL-style mocks in CoreAtom LearningUnlimited mocks in Exam Prep Plus; not included in Exam Prep
Parent viewSmart Cub LearningTopic progress, results and next stepsAtom LearningProgress reporting, learning journey and recommended activity
Tutor workflowSmart Cub LearningTutor Studio is a separate £19.99 monthly plan for up to 50 active studentsAtom LearningAtom supports schools and tutors through separate products and arrangements

Where each one wins

Atom's clearest advantages

  • A larger and more established content ecosystem.
  • Science and wider curriculum coverage beyond the four common 11+ subjects.
  • Monthly or discounted yearly subscriptions.
  • Unlimited mock tests on the top Exam Prep Plus plan.

Smart Cub Learning's clearest advantages

  • A substantially lower monthly family price.
  • A free four-subject diagnostic before committing to a subscription.
  • One connected loop from diagnostic evidence to focused practice and tests.
  • A separate tutor workspace for up to 50 active students.

Try both before choosing

The best feature list is still a poor substitute for seeing whether your child understands the explanations and will return to the product. Try the available starting experience, inspect the feedback after a wrong answer, and compare the exact plan you would pay for.

Try Smart Cub Learning's free diagnosticCheck Atom's current plans

Frequently asked questions

Is Atom Learning or Smart Cub Learning cheaper?

Smart Cub Learning Core is currently £14.99 per month for one child. Atom advertises Exam Prep at £59.99 per month and Exam Prep Plus at £69.99 per month, with lower monthly equivalents when paid yearly. Check both pricing pages before buying because plans can change.

Which product covers more subjects?

Both cover English, Maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning for 11+ preparation. Atom also offers broader curriculum coverage including Science, while Smart Cub Learning focuses on the four common 11+ subjects.

Checked 3 October 2026. Atom prices and plan inclusions can change. Smart Cub Learning prices are taken from our current public pricing page. We do not use affiliate links and Atom has not reviewed or approved this comparison.