iPhone & iPad · Kindergarten to 5th grade
CogAT test prep that feels like play
Thinkling helps children practice all nine CogAT® question types in the real formats, with fresh, original questions every day. Lily, a friendly little thinker, reads everything aloud for little ones, and every mistake gets a gentle explanation.
iPhone & iPad · Weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial · Cancel anytime
- Read aloud for K–2
- Every mistake explained
- Works offline
Try it: five real puzzles from the app
Hi! I’m Lily! I have some fun puzzles for you. Ready?
Turn your sound on · about 2 minutes
Which grade are you in?
The puzzles match the test level.
Puzzle 1 of 5
Words & Pictures
All done! Great thinking!
Please give the device back to your grown-up.
Building your child’s plan…
- Looking at the 3 thinking areas
- Choosing the right level
- Planning practice up to test day
- Getting the first mission ready
Your child’s starting point
- Words & PicturesVerbal reasoningUp next
- NumbersQuantitative reasoningUp next
- Shapes & PatternsNonverbal reasoningUp next
Based on 5 questions, this is a starting point, not a score.
The full app turns this into a day-by-day plan. Weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial.
How it works
A few calm minutes a day, all the way to test day
No workbooks, no flashcards. Short missions your child looks forward to, and a plan you don’t have to make yourself.
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Set up in two minutes
Pick your child’s grade, test and test date. A five-puzzle check shows where to start, and Thinkling builds a calm, day-by-day plan.
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Play a short daily mission
Five, ten or fifteen minutes of puzzles across all nine question types. Each finished mission grows a new plant in your child’s garden.
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See honest progress
The grown-ups area shows strengths, tricky spots and practice-test reports. It never pretends to be a CogAT score.
iPhone and iPad
Big, friendly puzzles on any screen
Thinkling is made for iPhone and iPad. On iPad the pictures and answer cards grow big and easy to tap, perfect for little hands on the couch or at the kitchen table.
- One subscription for the family with Family Sharing, up to 4 children.
- Works offline on both, in the car or on a plane.
- Each device keeps its own progress; no account to set up.
Meet Lily
A puzzle buddy who lives in your child’s garden
Lily greets your child on the home screen every day. She walks in to say hi, waters her sprout, dances and has bright ideas, and every finished mission grows a new plant in the garden.
- She reads every question aloud for kindergarten to 2nd grade, so pre-readers can practice on their own.
- When an answer is wrong, she says “Let’s look at it together” and shows why.
- Weekly stars and a growing garden turn a few calm minutes into a daily habit.
Everything on the test
All nine CogAT question types, in the real formats
Three batteries, three subtests each. Thinkling practices every one the way your child will see it on test day, from picture analogies and bead abaci to paper folding. New to the CogAT? Start here.
Verbal battery
Words, pictures and the ideas behind them.
- Verbal AnalogiesTwo pictures that go together, then a third picture: the child picks the picture that goes with it in the same way.
- Sentence CompletionA question is read aloud and the child picks the picture that answers it.
- Verbal ClassificationThree pictures that belong together; the child picks the picture that belongs with them.
Quantitative battery
Numbers, amounts and number patterns.
- Number AnalogiesPictures of amounts change by a rule (for example, one more); the child applies the same rule.
- Number PuzzlesTwo trains carry objects; the child finds the car that makes both trains hold the same number.
- Number SeriesBeads on an abacus follow a pattern; the child picks the rod that comes next.
Nonverbal battery
Shapes, patterns and spatial thinking.
- Figure MatricesTwo shapes change in a certain way; the child changes a third shape the same way.
- Paper FoldingA sheet of paper is folded, then holes are punched or shapes cut; the child picks how it looks unfolded.
- Figure ClassificationThree shapes are alike in some way; the child picks the shape that belongs with them.
Also included: OLSAT®-style and NNAT®-style practice with pattern completion, figure series and matrices. See our OLSAT and NNAT guides.
Learning, not just testing
Every mistake becomes a small lesson
When an answer is wrong, Thinkling shows why with pictures and voice: the paper unfolds on screen, counting badges pop up over the beads, the change in a pattern is pointed out step by step. Then your child tries again.
- A fresh question of the same kind comes back a few days later, so the idea sticks.
- Every question is original and checked to have exactly one right answer.
- Gentle feedback, never a buzzer: wrong answers fade softly and the voice says “Let’s look at it together.”
Made for pre-readers
Little ones can practice on their own
At kindergarten to 2nd grade, the CogAT is read aloud by the teacher, so your child never has to read. Thinkling works the same way: a friendly voice reads every question, and answers are pictures, train cars, abacus beads and shapes.
- Every K–2 question is read aloud, and a big speaker button replays it anytime.
- Grades 3–5 get written verbal questions and number formats, as on the test.
- Difficulty adapts to each child, skill by skill: challenging, never crushing.
Practice tests & parent report
Practice tests in the real format and order
When your child is ready, full CogAT practice tests follow the real format: one section per sitting, no hints, questions that get harder as they go. There is also a practice test for the CogAT Screening Form.
- Results for each question type, pace and the change since the last test.
- Every missed question with the right answer and an explanation to look at together.
For grown-ups
A plan to test day, and an honest view of progress
A five-question check builds a personal plan up to your child’s test date. The grown-ups area, behind a parental gate, shows how it’s going: a readiness estimate that is upfront about what it is, a guide based on practice and not a CogAT score or percentile.
- Progress in verbal, quantitative and nonverbal thinking, plus “tricky spots” to focus on.
- A 14-day activity chart and tips for helping at home.
- Up to 4 children on one subscription; change grade, test or test date anytime.
Private by design
No ads, no tracking, no accounts
There is nothing to sign up for. Your child’s name, grade and practice history stay on your device, and the app works offline, in the car or on a plane. Reminders are optional, local and never marketing. Read the privacy policy.
- No adsNot now, not ever
- No trackingNo third-party analytics
- No accountsData stays on the device
- Works offlinePractice anywhere
Free parent guides
Answers parents look for
Plain-language guides to the CogAT and gifted testing: how to prepare, what the questions look like, and what the scores mean. See all guides.
- Parent guideHow to prepare for the CogAT: a calm plan for parentsHow to prepare your child for the CogAT: learn the nine question types, practice a few minutes a day, try a practice test or two, then rest.
- PracticeCogAT sample questions for every question typeFree CogAT sample questions for kindergarten to 5th grade: one of each of the nine question types, answers explained, plus grade 3+ versions.
- Free printableFree printable CogAT practice testA free printable CogAT practice test: 9 picture questions for K–2, 5 word and number questions for grades 3–5, and an answer key. Print or save as PDF.
- ScoresWhat is a good CogAT score?What a good CogAT score means: average, above average and very high ranges by stanine and percentile, why grade matters less, and what to ask your school.
- ScoresCogAT stanines, explainedWhat a CogAT stanine is, the nine bands with their percentile ranks, what stanines 9, 8, 7 and 6 mean, and how age stanines differ from grade stanines.
- Parent guideIs the CogAT an IQ test?Is the CogAT an IQ test? No. How it differs from IQ tests like the WISC-V, and why a CogAT percentile or Standard Age Score can’t be converted to an IQ.
- KindergartenGifted tests for kindergarten: what to expectWhat a gifted test for kindergarten looks like (CogAT, OLSAT or NNAT), sample picture questions, and a gentle prep plan for your five-year-old.
- Test comparisonCogAT vs. MAP Growth: what each test tells youCogAT vs. MAP test for parents: how a reasoning test differs from the MAP Growth achievement test, how each is scored, and why the results can differ.
Guides for parents
The CogAT, grade by grade
What your child’s level looks like, how it is given, and how to prepare without pressure. Also see how CogAT scores work and our test day tips.
Pricing
One subscription, up to 4 children
Choose a plan in the app. The weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial.
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3-day free trial
Weekly
$7.99 / week
- All 9 question types
- Practice tests & parent report
- Up to 4 children
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Monthly
$19.99 / month
- All 9 question types
- Practice tests & parent report
- Up to 4 children
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Yearly
$69.99 / year
- All 9 question types
- Practice tests & parent report
- Up to 4 children
- All 9 question types
- Practice tests & parent report
- Up to 4 children
US prices; prices may vary by country. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; cancel anytime in your iPhone or iPad Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel at least 24 hours before the 3-day free trial ends and you won’t be charged. Family Sharing is supported. See the Terms of Use.
Questions parents ask
Are these real CogAT questions?
No. Every question in Thinkling is original, written in the same formats as the nine CogAT subtests, and checked to have exactly one right answer. Thinkling is not affiliated with or endorsed by the test’s publisher.
What ages and grades is Thinkling for?
Kindergarten to 5th grade, roughly ages 5 to 11, with a special focus on kindergarten to 2nd grade. You choose your child’s grade and test during setup and can change them anytime in the grown-ups area.
My child can’t read yet. Can they still use it?
Yes. For kindergarten to 2nd grade, every question is read aloud by a friendly voice, just like the teacher reads the CogAT questions aloud at Levels 5/6 to 8. Pre-readers can practice on their own. Children in grades 3 to 5 get written verbal questions, as on the test.
Will Thinkling predict my child’s CogAT score?
No. The grown-ups area shows an honest readiness estimate based on your child’s practice, and it says clearly that it is not a CogAT score or percentile. Only the test publisher scores the CogAT.
Does it work offline, and is my child’s data private?
Thinkling works offline and has no ads, no tracking, no third-party analytics and no accounts. Your child’s first name, grade and practice history stay on your device. Purchases are handled by Apple.
Can siblings share one subscription?
Yes. Up to 4 children can practice on one subscription, each with their own grade, plan and progress. Family Sharing is also turned on, so family members in your Apple Family Sharing group can use the subscription too.
Ready to start practicing?
Original CogAT-format questions, read aloud for little ones, explained when they’re tricky.
iPhone & iPad · Weekly plan starts with a 3-day free trial · Cancel anytime