To access the new Qbank featured in this guide, users need to upgrade to app version 1.2.72 or later.
What’s Changing?
We've introduced a major update to the app experience, bringing the Online Qbank and Past Papers experience much closer to the web platform.
A new Practice section is now available within the app, allowing you to launch both:
- Qbank sessions
- Past Paper sessions
This now uses the same core functionality and experience available on the website.
Alongside this, we've also redesigned how offline learning works by introducing a dedicated Offline section within the app.
As Part of This Update
- A new Practice area has been added for online Qbank and Past Papers learning
- The mobile experience now closely mirrors the web experience
- A dedicated Offline section has been introduced
- All offline activity is now managed in one place
- Download buttons have been removed from their previous locations within Qbank filters and Past Papers screens
Practice: Your New Online Learning Hub
Tap Practice from the app navigation to access your online learning tools.
From here, you can launch:
Qbank Sessions
Create customised question sessions using the same filters and functionality available on the web platform.
You can:
- Select topics and subjects
- Filter questions
- Create targeted revision sessions
- Track your performance and progress
- Review answers and explanations
Past Paper Sessions
Practise using our past paper content with the same familiar experience available online.
You can:
- Launch past paper sessions
- Review answers and explanations
- Track progress across attempts
- Sync results automatically with your account
The goal is to provide a consistent learning experience whether you're studying on desktop or mobile.
Offline Mode: Learn Anywhere
The new Offline section gives you full control over studying without an internet connection.
Create Offline Sessions
Download sessions in advance, including:
- Qbank sessions
- Past Paper sessions
Choose exactly what you'd like to study before going offline.
Access Downloaded Sessions
View and launch all downloaded sessions from one place.
You can continue studying:
- While travelling
- In areas with poor connectivity
- Without using mobile data
Manage Your Downloads
The Offline section allows you to:
- View downloaded sessions
- Delete sessions you no longer need
- Monitor device storage usage
- Sync completed sessions back to your account when you're online
Why We've Made These Changes
✅ Consistent Web & Mobile Experience
The new Practice experience has been designed to closely match the functionality and workflow available on the website.
📍 Everything in One Place
Online and offline study experiences are now easier to find and manage.
🔄 More Reliable Syncing
Progress and completed sessions sync more reliably with your account.
🚀 Improved Offline Performance
The previous download system could occasionally be unreliable. The new dedicated Offline area provides a more stable and dependable experience.
Coming Soon: Study
We're also working on a brand new Study section, arriving in a future update.
This area will bring additional learning resources currently available on the web platform directly into the app, including:
📚 Textbook Access
Access the full textbook experience from within the app, making it easier to study and revise wherever you are.
🤖 AI-Powered Search
Quickly find the information you need using a new AI search capability that helps you discover relevant content across your learning materials faster.
More details will be shared as these features become available.
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