Doodle Learning is built around 10 minutes of daily practice, using its Proxima algorithm to create a work programme for each child based on their strengths and weaknesses across maths and English.

Atom Learning is built around the same principle, but goes further. Atom creates a fully personalised learning plan across five subject areas: maths, English, science, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, that adapts to exactly where your child is every single session. Where Doodle covers two subjects, Atom covers all subjects included in the 11+, all in one place.

Doodle covers maths and English only. For families whose children are preparing for the 11+, that is a significant limitation. Verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning are core subjects in almost every 11+ exam, and neither is available on Doodle. Science is also not covered, meaning families using Doodle for broader curriculum support will need additional resources alongside it.

Atom covers all five subject areas in one platform, on one subscription, from Year 3 through to exam day.

Doodle builds curriculum knowledge in maths and English, but does not create a structured path towards a specific exam. There is no 11+ track, no mock tests tailored to a target school, and no week-by-week plan that builds towards exam day.

Atom Learning is built for exactly that. As well as covering the full KS2 curriculum, Atom creates a personalised exam plan tailored to your child's target school and exam date, and includes unlimited mock tests and downloadable practice papers on Exam Prep Plus. Every session builds towards a specific goal.

"It helped my daughter to be really independent and proactive in her learning. She didn't have any other tutoring, but loved the ability to practise problem areas on Atom. I really rate it." — Parent, Bournemouth School for Girls

Doodle Learning is priced per subject. A single child subscription for DoodleMaths (including DoodleTables) costs £7.99 per month or £69.99 per year. DoodleEnglish (including DoodleSpell) is the same price. The DoodleBundle, which gives access to all four apps for one child, costs £12.99 per month or £119.99 per year. Family subscriptions covering two to six children start from £12.99 per month per subject or £159.99 per year for the full bundle. And since Doodle covers maths and English only, families preparing for the 11+ may have to purchase additional resources on top.

Atom Learning plans start from £39.99 per month. Exam Prep is £59.99 per month and Exam Prep Plus includes unlimited mock tests and downloadable practice papers at £69.99 per month. Annual plans save 20%: Exam Prep Plus comes down to £55.99 per month, billed at £671.90 per year.

Doodle's Proxima algorithm identifies each child's strengths and weaknesses in maths and English through a baseline assessment and builds a work programme around them, targeting tricky topics and consolidating what they already know.

Atom Learning's adaptive platform works across every plan from day one and across all five subject areas. It builds a detailed picture of your child's understanding across every subject and concept, always pointing towards a specific exam date and target school. The more your child uses it, the more accurately it reflects exactly where they are and what they need to work on next.

With Doodle, when a child finds a topic difficult the platform brings it back in future sessions using spaced repetition. Children can also flag questions for parental or teacher support.

With Atom Learning, support is built into every single question. If your child finds something tricky, they have instant access to help sheets and explanation videos that break the concept down clearly. The platform tracks which topics your child finds harder and brings them back in future sessions, building understanding over time at their own pace, without a parent having to step in.

"The adaptive learning approach adjusted the difficulty based on performance, helping our child focus on areas that needed improvement while still reinforcing strengths." — Parent, Highworth Grammar School

Doodle does not offer downloadable practice papers or mock tests tailored to specific 11+ schools. For most GL and CEM exams, paper-based practice is essential, and families using Doodle will need to source practice papers separately.

With Atom Learning's Exam Prep Plus plan, unlimited downloadable practice papers are included as standard, each one tailored to mirror your child's specific target school exam, including the same question types, topics, format and timing.

Doodle Learning provides a parent dashboard showing how your child is progressing across maths and English, including effort tracking, curriculum coverage and knowledge gaps. Parents can set curriculum-aligned goals and assign extra work in any area.

With Atom Learning, parents have a live dashboard showing exactly how their child is performing across all five subject areas and individual topics. For families using Atom's downloadable practice papers, simply photograph your child's completed answer sheet, upload it to Atom, and their results are automatically marked and added to their account, so every score is tracked in one place and factored into their ongoing exam plan.

With Doodle, progress is tracked across maths and English topics. Parents can see how their child is performing at curriculum level, which topics have been covered, and where gaps remain. Doodle does not provide standardised age scores or progress measured against the requirements of a target school or exam board.

With Atom Learning, progress is tracked in real time across every subject and every topic, updating automatically as your child practises. Atom builds a continuous picture of understanding over time, tracking accuracy, difficulty level and learning trends week by week. Parents can check in at any point to see exactly what has improved, what still needs work, and whether their child is on course for their target school.

Doodle does not currently offer benchmarking against other students applying to the same schools.

With Atom Learning, your child receives a standardised age score after every practice test, so you can see exactly how they compare to thousands of others applying to the same schools. That clarity makes it easier to set the right goals and focus preparation where it matters most.

Doodle Learning works well for families who want adaptive daily practice in maths and English, particularly at KS1 and KS2. Its gamified approach and offline access make it accessible and easy to use.

For families who need more, broader subject coverage, 11+ preparation, or a clear path to a specific exam, Atom Learning is built for exactly that. Science, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, a dedicated 11+ exam track, unlimited practice papers and automatic marking are all included depending on the plan. One subscription, one platform, one clear path to exam day.

Atom covers 11+ preparation, ISEB, SATs and independent school entrance exams, all in one place, from Year 3 through to exam day.