# FirstPass - PHR/SPHR Prep — 2026 practice exams & lessons

> 2026 practice exams & lessons (iPhone/iPad app by BRANDON EDWARD POSTLETHWAIT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstpass-phrsphr-prep/id6806087725 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BRANDON EDWARD POSTLETHWAIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792333507)
- Category: Education, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-11-13

## What is FirstPass?

Pass the PHR or SPHR on your first try.

FirstPass HR is a complete prep course for both HRCI exams in one app. Pick your track, follow a study plan built around your test date, and drill with realistic questions until exam day.

BUILT FOR THE REAL EXAMS
• PHR: full 115-question, 2-hour simulations in the official format
• SPHR: full 140-question, 2.5-hour simulations with the heavier scenario mix
• Question mix weighted to each exam's official content outline
• Switch tracks anytime — progress is kept separately for each

WHAT'S INSIDE
• 9,712 original practice questions, every one with a clear explanation
• 356 in-depth lessons (about 38 hours) covering every functional area on both exams
• 1,255 quick knowledge checks built into the lessons
• Scenario Trainer for the judgment-style situational questions
• Employment law library: 54 statutes, agencies and landmark Supreme Court cases
• Flashcards, HR acronym drills and a searchable glossary
• A study plan that schedules every week from today to your test date
• Progress tracking by functional area, so you always know where you're weak

FREE EVERY DAY
The Daily Quiz is free forever — no account required. FirstPass HR Pro unlocks everything else: the full question bank, all lessons, full exam simulations and every study tool.

FIRSTPASS HR PRO
• $4.99/month with a 3-day free trial
• Cancel anytime — manage or cancel in your App Store account settings
• Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Privacy Policy: https://brandonpostlethwait.github.io/firstpass-hr-site/privacy.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

PHR®, SPHR® and HRCI® are registered trademarks of HR Certification Institute. FirstPass HR is independent study material and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by HRCI.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FirstPass HR Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Is FirstPass safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess FirstPass.

## Is FirstPass legit?

FirstPass - PHR/SPHR Prep has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for FirstPass is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-11-11

FirstPass 1.1 — your streak, on the home screen. 

NEW
• Home-screen widget: today's streak and study plan at a glance — no app launch required
• Right at home on iPhone Duo — tailored layouts for both the cover screen and the big inner display

BETTER
• Smoother sign-up: you land exactly where you need to be after creating an account
• A fresh icon for the 2026 exam cycle
• Small fixes and polish throughout

PHR or SPHR in 2026? Put the streak where you'll see it.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-30

No release notes.

## More apps by BRANDON EDWARD POSTLETHWAIT

- [FirstPass - SHRM CP/SCP Prep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstpass-shrm-cpscp-prep/id6792333505)

All apps by BRANDON EDWARD POSTLETHWAIT: https://appshunter.io/developer/6792333507

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