Does Tassomai work and is it worth the money? An honest review for parents
Updated 22nd October 2026: we’ve added what Tassomai costs today, what has changed since 2019, where it falls short and answers to common questions. Prices were checked on 21st October 2026.
We make Tassomai, so we’re not neutral. That’s why this page includes the costs, the limits and what independent reviewers say, as well as what our subscribers told us.
The short answer
Tassomai works best as a short daily quiz habit, about 10 to 15 minutes a day, that keeps GCSE knowledge fresh across science, maths, English and more. For years 9 to 11 a family subscription costs £44.99 a month, about £1.48 a day, and includes every subject for your child’s year group. There’s a 7-day free trial and you can cancel at any time. It won’t teach exam technique or mark long written answers, so it works best alongside past papers.
If your child’s school already uses Tassomai, they get it free.
Tassomai at a glance
| Price for years 9 to 11 | £44.99 a month (about £1.48 a day) |
| Price for years 7 and 8 | £29.99 a month |
| Price for years 3 to 6 | £8.99 a month |
| What’s included | Every subject for your child’s year group, plus Mai, our AI tutor |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Contract | None; cancel at any time |
| Time needed | 10 to 15 minutes a day, four or five days a week |
| Free route | Through your child’s school, if it uses Tassomai |
| Best for | Building and keeping knowledge through little and often practice |
| Not for | Exam technique or marking long written answers |

What parents told us in 2019
On GCSE results day we emailed our private subscribers (parents who paid for Tassomai rather than those who got it through schools) to tell us how their children got on in their exams and what they thought of the program, here’s what they told us...
N.B. We told parents we wouldn’t use their names or their children’s names when we published their feedback on our blog, but you can see some of these reviews (and others) on our Facebook page.
Hi Tassomai, [learner] achieved some great GCSE results and scored 7/7 in combined science and [learner] would like to acknowledge that having access to your courses was a major factor in his success. Thank you once again for all your help and we certainly recommend Tassomai to all pupils "
Tassomai Dad
My son did Tassomai for a year. He must have been one of your higher participation students - he was very determined and dogged. He did triple award and ended up with grade 9 for Chemistry, Physics and Biology. He, and we his parents, could not have been more pleased. Tassomai played an enormous part in his success, along with many past papers and lots of hard work. Tassomai was key to his knowledge recall and application questions.
I am a science teacher as well as a father and a big fan of Tassomai. I frequently recommend Tassomai - I think the little and often approach works very well. I will continue to promote and advocate the product - all the more so now I have the concrete evidence from [learner].
Tassomai Dad
Hi, I just wanted to thank you again for all your help in getting my youngest child through science GCSEs… Although [learner] has a natural affinity towards science, as a parent, it was still extremely reassuring that Tassomai was taking control of her revision schedule for 3 huge subjects, what she needed to work on and when. This left me free to support her as best I could in other subjects. [Learner] received a 9 in Chemistry and an 8 in Biology and Physics.
Tassomai Mum
My daughter used Tassomai for the three sciences as she was hoping to continue with Biology & Chemistry at A level. She would complete the programme before going to school as well as at weekends & whilst she didn’t do it every day of the year we subscribed for, there weren’t many days she missed. Only criticism was that she wasn’t aware initially that she could tailor the topics covered. She worked incredibly hard towards all of her GCSEs & her results reflected this – happy to say that she got 9s in all 3 sciences
Tassomai Mum
[Learner] passed science with a 6:5. Her mocks were a 4:3 so this was a huge improvement and very much down to revising using Tassomai. I wish her school had offered it like they used to do but they switched to a free app. We paid and it was worth every penny!
Tassomai Mum
I definitely believe the personal subscription was worth every penny and had more to do with the final grade than her school classes. She didn’t always use it as much as I wanted her to but she never grumbled about revising as it was much more interactive than other methods! I found the reports really useful and was very impressed in how the subscription reduced as each science subject had been examined.
Tassomai Mum
My daughter achieved 7-7 in combined science even though she did not complete the course. Had she started in year 8, I would have anticipated 8-9 or 9-9. I would recommend the Tassomai Science course to all parents and schools.
Tassomai Dad
It might also help parents to know he did no other revision for Science except Tassomai and I do mean absolutely nothing! He didn't do any past papers at home or look at his school books or revision guides at all! It was just Tassomai that got him through!
I work in a school as an SEN teaching assistant and I will try and put it forward to the school as something to look at investing in. I'm not sure how receptive they'll be but I'll give it a go!
My youngest son starts his GCSEs in September so we will be subscribing for him as soon as the exam board is confirmed.
Tassomai Mum
Our son got a 7 in Science! He is thrilled so are we. He did work hard but he was only predicted by the school to get a 6, and in his mock exams in December at the end of last year a 6 was not looking likely, he got 5s. He never managed to complete the whole Tassomai course but the way the revision is staggered for the different papers meant he could maintain focus and at least be sure he'd covered a reasonable percentage of the relevant syllabus before each exam. As a parent it was great to see he was making progress and because it was all computer based he was happy to use it.
It was worth every penny in the subscription, I cannot recommend this product highly enough.
He himself has told his younger brother that Tassomai is brilliant but you need to start on it earlier than he did. He only began using it in February the year of the exam and honestly didn't really get to grips with it until a couple of months before the exam. We think he could definitely have got at least an 8 if he'd started earlier. I should add here he's severely dyslexic too but the Tassomai system is very user friendly for dyslexics, you can take everything at your own pace and there's a real clarity in the layout and set up and the fact it's all IT based really helps.
Thank you for your wonderful revision and study support.
Tassomai Mum
My daughter used Tassomai last year as part of her revision and she achieved a grade 8 in her Science GCSE - she wouldn't have got that without Tassomai, so I wanted to pass on my thanks for a great tool.
Tassomai Dad
Results for AQA Separate Science GCSE's - 9's in Biology, Physics & Chemistry. Very pleased with Tassomai, definitely played its part in the high grades. Highly motivated student but it helped that by using Tassomai he quickly saw the worth of it so used it (nearly) everyday. It was really good as the year went on that the questions became pretty tricky - great for my son who was aiming for the best possible grades (8/9's). With frequent use this personalised approach really helped to keep reminding him of topics - especially the more difficult ones. Also helped with exam stress as my son went into the exams confident - even though he had a couple of changes of Biology teacher and the Physics course had to rather rush through a few of the topics to complete the syllabus. It was good to have the content pretty much covered by Tassomai which meant other science revision time could be spent on practicing long answer questions.
Would not hesitate to recommend Tassomai and although we are of modest means the cost was worthwhile - but please don't make it too expensive as for us a tenner a week is an affordable but not insignificant financial commitment. I appreciated the fact that the course & payments stopped automatically after the exam - one less thing for me to worry about and a nice customer service touch.
There was never any problems accessing the course and the weekly emails on progress were helpful. Will be looking to get my younger child on a Tassomai course when he starts GCSE courses in a couple of years time - please don't 'dumb down' content or presentation too much, we don't need 'games' ! Just continue with reliable content at the correct level for the student."
Tassomai Mum
What’s changed since these reviews
These parents used Tassomai for GCSE science in 2019. Since then it has grown a lot:
- More subjects. In years 9 to 11 one subscription now covers biology, chemistry and physics, maths, English language and literature, history, geography, computer science, Latin and French, plus Spanish and German vocabulary.
- One price. In 2019 families paid per science subject. Today one monthly price covers every subject for your child’s year group.
- Mai, our AI tutor. Mai Helps gives hints without giving away the answer, and Mai Explains shows why a chosen answer was wrong. Families get unlimited use, and parents can switch Mai off.
- Leapfrog Sessions. Weekly Leapfrog Sessions for years 7 to 11, with an email report for parents.
- Live Lessons. A library of over 100 recorded Live Lessons.
- Parent Dashboard and app. Daily and Weekly Goals, accuracy, weak topics and the Tree, plus a progress email every Monday.
- Rewards. Tassimals, the Achieviary and streaks keep students coming back.
- A desktop app. The desktop app for Windows, Mac and Linux blocks AI screen-reading extensions, so the answers stay your child’s own.
How much does Tassomai cost?
| Year group | Monthly price | About per day |
|---|---|---|
| Years 3 to 6 | £8.99 | 30p |
| Years 7 and 8 | £29.99 | 99p |
| Years 9 to 11 | £44.99 | £1.48 |
Each price covers every subject available for that year group. A year 11 student who starts in September and finishes their exams in June makes about ten monthly payments, roughly £450 for every subject.
The small print
- The 7-day free trial is per learner, with one trial per household or student.
- We take card details when you sign up, and the first payment is taken when the trial ends. We don’t send a reminder, so set one yourself if you might cancel.
- You can cancel at any time from the Parent Dashboard, or by email or phone at least 49 hours before your next payment.
- When your child moves into a new price band, we’ll email you first.
- In year 11 the subscription ends automatically on the date of your child’s last GCSE exam.
- If a course ends partway through a month, you get a credit for the unused part rather than a refund.
The full terms are in our terms and conditions for private subscribers.
Getting Tassomai free through school
If your child’s school uses Tassomai, your child already has access at no cost. Parents can add extras through Parent Club: Extra Subjects (£2.99 a month), Mai Unlimited (£3.99 a month) and Leapfrog Sessions (£2.99 a month).
How the grade guarantee works
For GCSE courses we offer a grade guarantee. If your child completes 100% of a designated course and doesn’t get a 7, 8 or 9 in that subject, we’ll refund the fee paid for that course. The conditions are:
- The course must be completed in full, by your child alone, without help from other people or AI tools.
- The exam must be graded 9 to 1. Foundation tier papers don’t qualify.
- You need to email us within 48 hours of results day, then send the results certificate countersigned by the exam centre within 14 days.
Completing a whole course takes steady work, so it’s unlikely if your child starts after Easter of year 11. Full details are in clause 6 of our terms and conditions.
Does Tassomai work? What the evidence shows
Tassomai is built on retrieval practice and spaced repetition: answering questions from memory, then coming back to them just before they’re forgotten. You can read more in the science of learning.
Our own data shows a strong link between regular use and results, with two honest caveats:
- 2017 GCSE science results. Among students who completed at least 80% of the course, 50% got an A or A* and 90% got a C or above, against 68% at C or above nationally (our 2017 results). This compares students who chose to use Tassomai a lot with everyone else, so it shows a link rather than proof, and it uses the old grades.
- Tutorial videos. In a study with UCL’s EDUCATE programme, struggling students answered over 70% of questions correctly straight after a tutorial video, against 26% in a control group (UCL EDUCATE study).
What students and parents rate it, as of 21st October 2026:
| Where | Rating |
|---|---|
| App Store (UK) | 3.9 out of 5, about 6,300 ratings |
| Google Play | 4.2 out of 5, 1,704 ratings |
| Trustpilot | 2.9 out of 5, 194 reviews |
Most recent Trustpilot reviews come from students whose school sets Tassomai as homework, so many of them are reviewing compulsory homework as much as the app. Their most common complaints are repetitive questions and goals that grow after missed days. Both are real, and we cover them below.
Where Tassomai falls short (and what to do about it)
- It doesn’t teach exam technique or mark long answers. Every question is answered with a tap, so there’s no practice writing six-mark answers or showing maths working. Pair Tassomai with past papers and long-answer practice.
- Repetition can feel boring. Coming back to the same questions is how spaced repetition works, but some students find it repetitive. Short daily sessions, streaks and Tassimals help more than long weekend catch-ups.
- Missed days make goals bigger. Daily Goals catch up over a 30-day window, so a missed week means bigger goals for a while. Four or five sessions a week keeps it manageable.
- You pay for every subject, even if you only want one. There’s no science-only plan.
- It only pays off with regular use. A subscription that isn’t opened won’t change grades. A quick look at the Parent Dashboard each week shows whether it’s being used.
- Explanations are short. Mai and the tutorial videos explain mistakes, but they aren’t full lessons. For a topic your child has never learned, start with class notes or Live Lessons.
A simple weekly routine: four or five Daily Goals on weekdays, one past paper section at the weekend, and a few minutes reviewing mistakes with Mai Explains.
Who Tassomai suits, and who it doesn’t
Tassomai suits:
- Students who don’t know where to start with revision and want it planned for them.
- Families who want to see progress without nagging.
- Students with months to go, not weeks: the earlier they start, the more it helps.
- Students covering several GCSE subjects, since one price covers them all.
It’s probably not the right choice for:
- Families who mainly need exam technique or essay practice.
- Students who only need help with one subject and are happy with free tools.
- A last-minute fix in May of year 11.
- A-level students. Tassomai covers years 3 to 11.
Tassomai and free revision tools
Free tools are worth using alongside Tassomai, or instead of it if budget is tight:
- BBC Bitesize: free notes, videos and quizzes for every GCSE subject.
- Oak National Academy: free lessons for years 7 to 11.
- Seneca: free revision courses, with paid extras.
- Exam board past papers: free from AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC.
The difference with Tassomai is that it plans the practice for your child, adapts to what they get wrong and shows you their progress. If you’re a school comparing homework platforms, see our comparisons with Sparx, Up Learn and Medly AI.
Frequently asked questions
A family subscription costs £44.99 a month for years 9 to 11, £29.99 for years 7 and 8, and £8.99 for years 3 to 6. Each price includes every subject available for that year group and Mai, our AI tutor. There’s no contract, and you can cancel at any time.
Yes. Every learner can try Tassomai free for 7 days, with one trial per household or student. We take card details when you sign up and the first payment is taken when the trial ends. We don’t send a reminder, so set one if you might cancel.
Cancel at any time from the Parent Dashboard, or by email or phone at least 49 hours before your next payment. If you cancel during the 7-day trial, you won’t be charged.
Yes. In year 11 the subscription ends automatically on the date of your child’s last GCSE exam, so you don’t need to remember to cancel.
If your child’s school uses Tassomai, they already have access at no cost. Parents can add extras through Parent Club, such as Mai Unlimited for £3.99 a month.
No. Tassomai started with GCSE science, but in years 9 to 11 it now covers maths, English language and literature, history, geography, computer science, Latin and French, plus Spanish and German vocabulary too.
No. Tassomai builds and keeps knowledge through short daily quizzes, but it doesn’t mark long written answers or teach exam technique. Most students get the best results using it alongside past papers and their school’s revision.
About 10 to 15 minutes for a Daily Goal. We recommend four or five Daily Goals a week. Missed days make the next goals bigger, so little and often works best.
Starting in year 11 still helps, especially in the autumn. The earlier your child starts, the more of the course they can complete before their exams. To claim the grade guarantee they need to finish 100% of the course, which is unlikely if they start after Easter.
If you’re still deciding, the simplest test is the 7-day free trial: set up one or two subjects, let your child do a Daily Goal each day and look at the Parent Dashboard at the end of the week.

N.B. Since this blog post went live Tassomai’s private subscriber package has expanded to cover more subjects including maths and English, and now includes a free 7-day trial and full access to all subjects for a single monthly fee.
Tagged: GCSE results, Private subscribers, Impact
