# ACSM CPT Pocket Prep — Personal Trainer Exam Practice

> Mobile exam preparation for the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer certification. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket Prep, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acsm-cpt-pocket-prep/id587680193 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocket Prep, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478383132)
- Category: Education, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 645 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 50 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acsm-cpt-pocket-prep/id587680193/reviews.md

## What is ACSM CPT Pocket Prep?

Pocket Prep is your award-winning tool in mobile learning and exam preparation. Pocket Prep allows you to study anywhere, anytime, right from your mobile device. We strive to make studying more efficient by redefining how you prepare for the Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT) exam.

* Academics’ Choice “Smart Media” award winner
* EdTech Digest “Cool Tool” award winner

The Science Behind Mobile Learning:
Overloading your brain with too much information at once is a common study mistake. Research has shown that smaller, more frequent study sessions are the key to knowledge retention. In other words, taking short quizzes on the go is becoming a much more effective means of exam preparation than reading page after page in a textbook. Apps offer the benefit of interaction, which means you’re far more likely to remember a concept you engage with rather than one you’ve only read about.

Take your ACSM CPT studies with you, no matter where life takes you.

Get Started for Free:
We provide a limited free version so you can get a feel for the app before deciding to upgrade. The free version offers dozens of practice questions with detailed answer explanations and limited access to the Question of the Day.

Want Even More Practice?
Choose your ideal study package to gain access to our proven test bank. You'll enjoy:

- Hundreds of practice questions and detailed rationales
- Access to Question of the Day (QOTD)
- All social media bonus questions
- Exam Builder to create customized exams
- Money-Back Pass Guarantee*
- Priority in-app support

Pocket Prep Features:
- No internet required
- Study Modes: See answers as you go or at the end
- Retake past exams with a single tap
- Study reminders and QOTD notifications
- Automatic test saving and retrieval
- Detailed history and results reporting
- Exam day countdown
- Multi-device ready

Our team of writers and editors are industry leaders who have meticulously crafted practice questions and detailed answer explanations with you in mind. Since 2011, Pocket Prep has helped over six million students and professionals achieve more.

Need help? Contact us through the app’s support section at any time for a response within a few hours. *Terms and conditions apply for our Pass Guarantee. See our help center for details.

## Key features

- Hundreds of practice questions
- Detailed answer explanations
- Customizable exam builder
- Offline study mode
- Study reminders and notifications
- Money-back pass guarantee

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ACSM CPT Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| ACSM CPT Special | $16.99 | one-time |
| ACSM CPT Classic | $17.99 | one-time |
| ACSM CPT Bridge | $11.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ACSM CPT Pocket Prep?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Helpful study material
- 👍 Good content and questions
- 💡 Customizable practice exams

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Repetitive questions
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 💰 Overpriced for the issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Incorrect/questionable answers
- Outdated content not updated

**Most requested features**

- History tracking by category
- Ability to go to specific question
- Scoring in study mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acsm-cpt-pocket-prep/id587680193/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful Experience

*2019-12-14, version 6.7.6*

If I could give this app less than a one star review I would. After downloading the app I decided to purchase one of the upgrades. My card was charged and the money was taken from my account but there was no upgrade to my account. It still told me I was using the “free” version. I wasted almost an hour trying to find a customer service number to call with no luck. There is barely a message center to contact. This app just scammed me out of my money. DO NOT USE THIS APP

### 2/5 — Do Not Rely on This App as a Study Tool

*2019-07-24, version 6.7.3*

The app constantly glitches and recycles the same questions, slightly changing the words up on the mobile app for your “800” totaled questions. It helps as a quick refresher, but you will not pass the test just using this material. 

I took time to go online to compare the material tested and the questions there are 10x harder and more complex than what they are on the app. 

I went to review the questions I missed outside the app and the app showed past questions in the same simple form (i.e. they did not correlate and the questions were different but it still said I “got the answer right”). It does not help as much as you think it would for being $30...

**Developer response:** Hi there! Thanks for your feedback!

Please, reach out to us via Message Center about the glitches and question repeats, we would be happy to assist you through fixing this.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2019-07-18, version 6.7.3*

This app has reset itself more than once and now it doesn’t even recognize that I paid a premium price. All my test taking data is gone. Hope to get a refund.

**Developer response:** Hi there! So sorry to hear about this issue! Please contact us through the app and we’ll get this problem sorted out asap. We appreciate your understanding and support.

### 2/5 — Good content; poor performance

*2019-02-18, version 6.7*

I am very disappointed at how often the app freezes, doesn’t load an exam, and forces me to “refresh exam questions. “ With the price of this app I am surprised at how poorly the performance is. I have deleted and redownloaded the app and it still freezes and quits on me. 

The actual content of the app is great. I feel cheated as it was the most expensive app i have ever downloaded and runs like one of the worst.

### 3/5 — Slow and buggy

*2019-01-19, version 6.7*

Since the last 2 updates the app has gotten slower. It’s also very buggy and won’t load any questions right away. The app also freezes and then crashes after a couple of minutes. My exam is in a couple of days and I would like to be able to use this.

### 3/5 — 3 stars

*2019-01-12, version 6.7*

It gives good content and questions, however they tend to be repetitive questions . I see the same question almost every time I take practice exam. It is also very buggy, crashes at least twice a day, frustrating when you’re in question 8/10 and crashes and you have to restart app. If they fixed both of these things, that would make it 5 starts for sure. Has been helpful.

### 1/5 — App is buggy

*2018-12-30, version 6.7*

I can’t even use the app at this point. The app opens and immediately freezes. I’ll tap on the quick 10 question exam option but all I get is a never ended loading screen, which only leads to the app freezing again and quitting out. Kinda bummed that I paid for the unlimited access and can’t even use the app.

### 1/5 — Functionality is absolutely atrocious

*2018-12-15, version 6.7*

I regret using this app because I spend more time waiting for it to load, logging in over and over again and dealing with it unexpectedly closing out, then having to log in again when I’m only 6 questions in! It is absolutely NOT worth the price and I deserve my money back because it doesn’t even evaluate your past exam practices and tell you your weak subject areas because it won’t load! I have literally waited 20 minutes to see if it would eventually refresh and actually tell me how I am doing in each domain but it just has the titles and says that I haven’t done any practice exams. Worst experience ever with an app. And honestly it’s not helping me study because now I am just thinking about getting the stupid app to load and not actually being able to read any of the questions. Will NEVER get anything from this company again. Sincerely, Refund Expected.

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2018-11-15, version 6.5.6*

Please please fix the glitches in your app. It constantly shuts down, kicks you out. Very disappointing.

### 2/5 — Questionable

*2018-05-09, version 6.5.2*

There are many questionable “correct” answers. I don’t think anyone really makes sure the proper choices for answers are there.

**Developer response:** Hi there! We take content accuracy very seriously and work hard to keep the app updated to the latest ACSM standards. Please contact us directly through the app's Settings menu if you'd like to discuss any items you feel are questionable. We've found in our experience that most content concerns are often misinterpretations of the material so we're always happy to investigate and shed some light where needed. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about ACSM CPT Pocket Prep

### What is this app for?

This app is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT) exam. It offers a mobile learning experience with practice questions, detailed explanations, and study tools to make your preparation more efficient and effective.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include hundreds of practice questions with detailed rationales, an exam builder to create customized exams, offline study capabilities, study reminders, and a money-back pass guarantee. You can also access the Question of the Day and bonus social media questions.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers a limited free version with some practice questions and limited access to the Question of the Day. To gain full access to all features and the complete test bank, you can choose a study package through in-app purchases.

### Can I use this app offline?

Yes, a significant advantage of this app is that it does not require an internet connection to study. You can take your ACSM CPT studies with you and study anywhere, anytime, without worrying about data or Wi-Fi availability.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is specifically designed for individuals who are studying for and preparing to take the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT) certification exam. It aims to provide a comprehensive and convenient study solution for aspiring personal trainers.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.7.9 — 2020-06-30

Pocket Prep has been working hard on a brand new application.  This update allows us to more easily transfer you to the new app.  If you have upgraded to the Premium Plan, you will still have that access in the new application.

If you have any trouble, we have also updated our in app help center.  Please visit Settings -> Feedback & Support -> Help & Message Center and one of our team members will help you directly.

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