# CISM Pocket Prep — Info Security Mgmt Practice

> Mobile exam preparation for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket Prep, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cism-pocket-prep/id1261549272 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocket Prep, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478383132)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 183 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 49 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cism-pocket-prep/id1261549272/reviews.md

## What is CISM 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 ISACA® Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 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 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 CISM 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
- Study reminders and notifications
- Offline access
- Detailed results reporting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CISM Premium | $44.99 | one-time |
| CISM Special | $25.99 | one-time |
| CISM Classic | $24.99 | one-time |
| CISM Bridge | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cism-pocket-prep/id1261549272/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Worried

*2020-11-22, version 6.7.9*

The overall app is good, however, many of the questions are poorly worded and contain many grammar mistakes.  Many of the questions also directly contradict each other with different answers.  Some even leave out critical pieces of information in order to answer the question.   At this point I’m pretty hesitant to drop $700 to test based on studying with just this app.  I’m no noob, but one has to get a grasp on any test questions and how the test is structures before taking a test.  I’m not sure this app fits the bill.

### 4/5 — Mostly good questions, sometimes have to guess at what word they meant.

*2019-04-21, version 6.7*

Freezes more on iPad than iPhone. Useful to study at every opportunity.

### 2/5 — Very disappointed

*2019-03-27, version 6.7*

The questions aren’t the best written

### 5/5 — Ultimate CISM for a reason.

*2019-03-22, version 6.7*

Great review and practice preparation materials. Everything is referenced in the current manual therefore you know you are not missing anything or being mislead. Will report back in a month.

Great customer service as well! Shout out to Shealyn for helping me. Thank you!

### 1/5 — dev needs to read crash logs and fix threading

*2019-02-16, version 6.7*

All versions of the PocketPrep apps display the same problems.  Frequent hangs/freezes, crashes, and lost data.  Reading the device/app logs (by connecting device to Xcode) shows most of the problems are due to poor thread management.  Long activities on the main thread being system halted after timeout is exceeded, or threads trying to dispatch work to themselves.  This is sloppy coding.  And, it’s obvious they reuse the same code across all of their apps.

If I put my device in airplane mode, these apps do behave better... further confirming most of the freeze/crash occurrences are within the thread management of network calls and SQLite data updates (which is clearly indicated in the crash logs).

I contacted PocketPrep directly about data loss from app crashes, provided details, got an automated reply, followed by absolutely no response from them.

As much as I like the idea of these apps and the progress tracking features, it’s nearly addictive when it works, the reality is these apps aren’t stable and the metrics data is gibberish.

In hindsight I should have spent the money purchasing additional books and avoided these apps like the plague that they are.

### 4/5 — CISM

*2018-09-18, version 6.5.6*

Great app for CISM exam preparation

### 3/5 — Be careful about using this as the exam guidance

*2018-08-07, version 6.5.4*

Pocket Prep spots hands-down the best user interface and features among all the iOS test prep apps. The majority of practice questions are written in excellent English—all with precise official exam study guide references.

Why then I am giving a 3-star rating? At least in the case of the CISM app that I am rating, the practice questions look like the real stuff (e.g. “What’s THE FIRST thing you do...” or “What’s the BEST option you select...”), but they are often confusing and misleading in terms of shaping your feel for the real exam’s logic. The real ISACA exam question options are validated by a team of subject matter experts in terms of accuracy of the question material AND question options logic. Pocket Prep clearly does the former, but often fares poorly on the latter.

Use this as a convenient supplemental study aid, but rely on the official ISACA Practice Exam Questions to develop and sharpen your “exam sense.”

### 5/5 — CISM Review Question in an app

*2018-07-27, version 6.5.4*

I believe this has all 600 question from the CISM Review Questions 9th Edition.

It has some really good features for reminding you to study as often as you specify, tracking your progress overtime, the questions missed, the categories which you’ve missed those questions and your overall passing scores over time.

If you’re serious about passing the CISM I strongly recommend this as a good “in-between” study source.

### 2/5 — Makes me feel stupid

*2018-07-23, version 6.5.4*

I have the CISSP and CAP certificates.
This app has so many questions that don’t make any sense, incomplete or improperly written that it makes my head hurt. 
I would not buy it again. 

Stick to official QA database

### 5/5 — Passed first try.

*2018-07-07, version 6.5.4*

This app was so helpful in helping me pass the ISACA CISM test on the first try. The questions felt a little harder then on the actual exam, which caused me a little concern the day before the exam, but when I actually took the exam I felt pretty relaxed after the third or fourth question, and completed the exam and reviewed it, in just over 2 hours. Planning on taking the CISA, and CSSIP in the future, and I definitely be using the Pocket Prep apps!

Thank You for the help...

## Frequently asked questions about CISM Pocket Prep

### What is CISM Pocket Prep?

CISM Pocket Prep is a mobile application designed to help individuals prepare for the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam. It offers a science-backed approach to studying through short, frequent practice sessions and detailed explanations to enhance knowledge retention.

### What are the key features of CISM Pocket Prep?

Key features include hundreds of practice questions with detailed rationales, access to the Question of the Day, an Exam Builder for customized exams, study reminders, offline access, and detailed results reporting. It also offers a money-back pass guarantee and priority in-app support.

### How much does CISM Pocket Prep cost?

The app offers a limited free version with some practice questions and limited access to the Question of the Day. Users can upgrade to a paid study package to unlock all features, including the full test bank and additional benefits.

### Can I use CISM Pocket Prep offline?

Yes, a significant benefit of CISM Pocket Prep is that it does not require an internet connection to study. This allows users to prepare for their CISM exam anytime, anywhere, directly from their mobile device without needing to be online.

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

This app is specifically designed for professionals who are studying for and aiming to pass the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification exam. It caters to individuals seeking an efficient and interactive method for exam preparation.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.7.9 — 2020-06-24

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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