An honest comparison for parents

iMasterly vs TestingMom:
Which Fits Your Family?

TestingMom has helped families prepare for gifted and admissions tests since 2010 and covers far more tests than we do. iMasterly is a newer K-8 platform with an AI tutor, fresh gifted practice questions and state test practice. Here is an honest look at both, with TestingMom's facts taken from its own site.

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureiMasterlyTestingMom
PriceSee our pricing page$29.99 monthly; $132 a year on the yearly plan
GradesK-8K-12 questions; tutoring from pre-K
Tests coveredCogAT, NNAT, OLSAT, CAT4, InView, plus state tests115 tests: gifted, private school and state
QuestionsPicture and number questions made new each session450,000+ question bank
ExplanationsStrategy after every answer; AI tutor explains mistakesFull practice tests with answers explained
Human helpNone; an AI tutor insteadTutors, classes, parent support 7 days a week
FormatsOnlineOnline practice, printables and games
Individual IQ tests (WISC, WPPSI)Not covered, by choiceListed among its tests
Track recordNewer platform (2025)Since 2010; says 1 million+ families

Key Differences

Breadth vs. depth

TestingMom's strength is range: 115 tests, from kindergarten gifted screeners to private school admissions. iMasterly covers fewer tests and goes deeper on each, with a page per test that explains its format and scores.

A fixed bank vs. new questions

A bank of 450,000+ questions is large, but it is a fixed set. iMasterly's picture and number questions are generated as your child practises, so they keep seeing new ones, each with the strategy explained.

People vs. an AI tutor

If you want a human tutor or a phone call with an adviser, TestingMom has both. iMasterly has no human tutors; its AI tutor is there whenever your child is and explains each mistake in plain words.

Beyond test prep

TestingMom bundles 30+ third-party learning programs. iMasterly is one K-8 program: lessons, practice and state test papers in the same place, so test prep sits inside everyday learning.

Choose TestingMom if...

  • Your child is taking a test we do not cover (ISEE, SSAT, MAP, i-Ready and many more)
  • You want human tutors, classes or a phone adviser
  • You want printable worksheets
  • Your child is in high school

Choose iMasterly if...

  • Your child is preparing for the CogAT, NNAT, OLSAT, CAT4 or InView
  • You want new questions each session instead of a fixed bank
  • You want every answer explained, with an AI tutor for mistakes
  • You want state test practice built to your state's real test
  • You want test prep inside a full K-8 learning program

Want to see the questions first? Each test page has five samples, no account needed: CogAT, NNAT, OLSAT, CAT4, InView.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does TestingMom cost?
TestingMom's buy page lists three plans: $29.99 billed monthly, $63 billed every 3 months, and $132 billed yearly, which it shows as $11 a month. All three list 450,000+ questions for 115 tests, and the yearly plan adds a test prep tutoring session. iMasterly's current pricing is on imasterly.com/pricing.
Does TestingMom cover more tests than iMasterly?
Yes, by a wide margin. TestingMom lists 115 tests, including private school admissions tests and individually given tests. iMasterly covers five gifted screeners (CogAT, NNAT, OLSAT, CAT4 and InView) plus state test practice for K-8, and does not yet cover ISEE, SSAT, MAP or i-Ready.
How are iMasterly's gifted practice questions different?
The picture and number questions are drawn by code when your child practises, so a child keeps getting new questions rather than working through a fixed set, and every answer comes with the strategy behind it. TestingMom offers a large fixed bank of 450,000+ questions plus printables and games.
Does iMasterly have human tutors like TestingMom?
No. TestingMom offers human tutors, small group classes and parent support seven days a week. iMasterly uses an AI tutor instead, available whenever your child is, and has no human tutoring.
Does iMasterly prepare children for IQ tests like the WISC?
No, by choice. Tests like the WISC and WPPSI are given one to one by a psychologist, and we do not build practice for them. Our gifted practice covers the group screeners schools give: CogAT, NNAT, OLSAT, CAT4 and InView.
Which is better for state tests?
iMasterly's state test practice is built to each state's real test format for grades 3 to 8, with the format checked against the state's released tests. TestingMom lists state tests among its 115. If state test practice is the main need, try a sample on both before paying.

TestingMom details are from its own website (home page, tests list and buy page) as of October 2026; prices and plans can change. For official information, visit testingmom.com. We are not affiliated with TestingMom. Last updated: October 2026.

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