# NCE Exam Prep 2026 \| EZPrep — user reviews > 147 indexed App Store user reviews of NCE Exam Prep 2026 | EZPrep by EZ Test Prep, rated 4.90/5 from 3,251 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nce-exam-prep-2026-ezprep/id1664527804/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nce-exam-prep-2026-ezprep/id1664527804.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,975 · 4★ 188 · 3★ 41 · 2★ 16 · 1★ 31 ## What do users think of NCE Exam Prep 2026 | EZPrep? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Helpful for studying and passing exams - 👍 User-friendly and intuitive design - 🎯 Customizable study settings and goals - 📚 Comprehensive coverage of exam topics - 🏆 Motivating badges and progress tracking - 💻 Convenient for studying on-the-go **Cons** - 🐛 Conflicting answers and errors in questions - 🔁 Repetitive questions and lack of question variety - 🔍 Small text and font size issues - 🔒 Lack of multi-device synchronization **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezing and crashing issues - Data loss when reinstalling the app - Incorrect scoring and feedback on some questions **Most requested features** - Randomized questions for better spaced repetition - Notification system to remind users to study - Pomodoro timer integration for focused study sessions - More detailed performance analytics and progress tracking ## Newest reviews (18 of 147) ### 4/5 — Frustrating design *2026-07-16* There was a recent update that changed how the answers were displayed on the screen. There is often a big blank space on top under the question, and I have to scroll to see all the answer choices. Inevitably, I’ll accidentally click on an answer choice when I’m trying to scroll (often the wrong choice). I’d rather scroll to read the question than scroll to read the answers and mis-click. **Developer response:** Thank you taking the time to let us know! We are currently running A/B test on different designs and we would love your input and thoughts on the best way you like to study. We would be happy to offer you a gift card for your time and help. Please reach out to us at support@eztestprep.com ### 3/5 — Helpful to a point *2026-06-01, version 5.3.7* You should be allowed to do more for free than just three days of questions. ### 5/5 — Super fun and functional *2026-05-30, version 5.3.7* Passed the NCE on the first try using a combination of Rosenthal’s Purple book on Audible and EZ Prep’s NCE Exam Prep app. The app was crucial, it put the information from the book to work. Fun, quick, thorough, with great explanations. Fully recommend! ### 5/5 — Great app to help you pass the NCE *2026-05-29* I downloaded this app about 6 months before I took the test. I listened to the audio purple book and did one quiz a day that whole time. I did notice that the rigor of the questions got harder the closer I got to the test date. Not sure if that was on purpose. Still, I passed the test and am so glad that I had a tool that helped keep the test material fresh in my mind. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing this, and congratulations on passing your test! We love hearing how the app became part of your daily routine and helped keep the material fresh over time. That kind of consistent practice really adds up. The question mix is designed to help you build confidence and stay challenged as you prepare, so we’re glad it supported you all the way to exam day. Thanks again for letting us be part of your journey. ### 5/5 — Keeps me motivated! *2026-05-20* Having completed my coursework almost 20 years ago, I was hesitant to even look into taking the NCE exam. This is not only made me feel like it is possible, but makes me want to keep studying and seeing the progress that’s being made. I have been using this every day and I’m loving it. Planning to take my test within the next six weeks. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for sharing this. It means a lot to hear that you’re enjoying the process and feeling motivated to keep going. Wishing you the very best over the next six weeks,you’re building real momentum. ### 5/5 — get this app guys *2026-05-08, version 5.3.5* failed my first test BAD and ended up passing the second test because of this app— trust yall, the practice tests and questions help so much. a lot of the questions were on my exam. i got the one month subscription, the $25 is worth passing this horrible exam so you don’t have to take it again like me ### 4/5 — Consistent with the Purple Book, Spell Out Acronyms *2026-04-22, version 5.3.5* I am currently listening to Rosenthal’s Encyclopedia of Counseling along with the 6 month, half off, subscription to this app. I’m recognizing some of the questions and answers from the audiobook, which is nice and consistent! One suggestion that I would find super helpful is to also provide the full names to every acronym, please! ### 5/5 — Good prep app *2026-04-21, version 5.3.5* Cute aesthetics and good content ### 5/5 — Excellent study guide *2026-04-21, version 5.3.5* This was the most helpful study guide I used for my exam. ### 5/5 — I passed! *2026-04-08, version 5.3.4* I used this app extensively when studying (my main source of taking quizzes) and I passed on my first attempt! The app is super helpful and I was able to write down missed concepts and study from that. ### 4/5 — Easy to use *2026-03-26, version 5.3.3* I wish it was cheaper, but makes studying more fun and easy to use on the go! ### 5/5 — Great tool *2026-03-14, version 5.3.3* Having this app makes studying so much convenient. If anything, it makes learning so convenient and you can take a small quiz while you are waiting in a line or have some downtime. So helpful to have this app! ### 5/5 — Great Tool *2026-03-11, version 5.3.2* Awesome ### 5/5 — NCE must have! *2026-03-09, version 5.3.2* Quick reviews/practice tests on every section have helped me pass! ### 5/5 — Fast & Fun *2026-03-06, version 5.3.2* Great way to test your knowledge on the go while prepping for the NCE. ### 5/5 — Helped me out so much! *2026-03-03, version 5.3.2* I loved that there were levels to the questions. Challenging myself with the hard level really helped me retain information and study better. ### 5/5 — Fun way to learn! *2026-02-27, version 5.3.2* Great questions, thought-provoking, and a fun way to learn! I like how each response gives an explanation why the answer is correct or incorrect. The questions are also relevant to the exam. ### 5/5 — AWESOME study tool! *2026-02-24, version 5.3.1* Great app! Great customer service! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Buyer beware *2026-06-15, version 5.3.8* I paid for this app for three consecutive months. In the third month, I was denied access to the premium features I purchased. I’m attempting to get this month refunded. Beware that this happens! ### 1/5 — SCAM *2026-04-10, version 5.3.4* works for 5 days then has a paywall where you can’t answer a single question any time after that. no free version at all ### 1/5 — Predatory and manipulative advertising *2026-01-22* EDIT: If I could give fewer stars for the abusive response comment, I would. Future counselors and therapists of any quality will hopefully recognize the manipulation tactics and find support elsewhere. Not once did I state that I was under the impression this is for the CECE, only that I was using it as a tool for that prep; they victim-blame instead and try to turn it around on me. Super cool story guys, still abusive tactics. Zero stars. Oh, and don’t tell people how to leave reviews. That’s business 101 cues that you are trying to skew your feed. The app description gives a cutesy but manipulative little throwaway that I missed in my search for a CECE exam study app. “Free trial before committing because we know you’re not into toxic relationships.” Hmm…. Perhaps don’t be toxic from the start. Maybe I need to freshen up on noticing red flags🚩with good ole’ fashion notes cramming instead. This is predatory and depends on stressed out testers coming here for quick help. Don’t sink your money, folks. Read the rest of the 1-star reviews first. Just glad I read them before paying for the monthly cram thing… 🙄 **Developer response:** Thanks for taking the time to stop by. A few quick things. We don't offer exam prep for the CECE, only the NCE and CPCE, which we point out several times in our description and onboarding. Second, we offer several free trials, free limited questions, discounts, and more. We offer a 30-day money-back refund, a 100% pass guarantee, and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. We don't really appreciate you saying we're manipulative, as I can promise we are not. I also recommend reading the hundreds of 5-star reviews we have as well. We're very sorry you felt like you didn't understand our app, and that it was for the wrong exam. But please, reach out to us at support@eztestprep.com, through the contact us in the settings, or our website at eztestprep.com and we'd be happy to address any points you find are manipulative, predatory, or why the CECE is a different exam. But please don't use rhetoric, incorrect information, and passive aggressiveness to scare other students away. Always appreciated. ### 1/5 — Predatory and manipulative advertising *2026-01-14* The app description gives a cutesy but manipulative little throwaway that I missed in my search for a CECE exam study app. “Free trial before committing because we know you’re not into toxic relationships.” Hmm…. Perhaps don’t be toxic from the start. Maybe I need to freshen up on noticing red flags🚩with good ole’ fashion notes cramming instead. This is predatory and depends on stressed out testers coming here for quick help. Don’t sink your money, folks. Read the rest of the 1-star reviews first. Just glad I read them before paying for the monthly cram thing… 🙄 **Developer response:** Thanks for taking the time to stop by. A few quick things. We don't offer exam prep for the CECE, only the NCE and CPCE, which we point out several times in our description and onboarding. Second, we offer several free trials, free limited questions, discounts, and more. We offer a 30-day money-back refund, a 100% pass guarantee, and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. We don't really appreciate you saying we're manipulative, as I can promise we are not. I also recommend reading the hundreds of 5-star reviews we have as well. We're very sorry you felt like you didn't understand our app, and that it was for the wrong exam. But please, reach out to us at support@eztestprep.com, through the contact us in the settings, or our website at eztestprep.com and we'd be happy to address any points you find are manipulative, predatory, or why the CECE is a different exam. But please don't use rhetoric, incorrect information, and passive aggressiveness to scare other students away. Always appreciated. ### 1/5 — Fees *2025-11-04, version 5.1.3* It was helpful the first day I used it but then it won’t let you do anything unless you pay. Pointless app after the first 20 questions. ### 1/5 — aggressive marketing *2025-08-27, version 4.5.8* I don’t understand. I downloaded it few days ago, passed few quizzes. Now I can’t access anything: every time I press any button-advertisement pops up to make me buy a subscription. ??? ### 1/5 — Do not recommend *2025-08-24, version 4.5.8* I have been using this app and other resources to help study for the NCE. I took the test and the questions in this app do not relate to the questions in the test. I wish the questions and quizzes in this app were more similar to to how the questions are asked on the actual test. Very disappointed and wish I wouldn’t have paid for it. ### 1/5 — Terrible on small screens *2025-08-01, version 4.5.7* The questions, answers, and explanations are helpful but the app is very difficult to use on phones with smaller screens. I have an iPhone SE. Some icons do not show up on my screen. With the multiple choice questions, the questions scroll but the answers don’t, so if all four answer choices are long, you can’t even see the questions, or can only see one line at a time, which makes scrolling difficult. To the developers: When you charge this much for an app, you need to ensure that it works with all major phone models that are currently on the market, or at least be transparent in your description and note that the app is not suitable for use on small screens. I very much regret signing up for the 6-month plan and wish I had tried a cheaper option first. ### 1/5 — Totally Legit... Just Ask “voisrhvekruvhwrk7erofuhdfiuv” *2025-04-24, version 4.5.2* Because of course that’s the name of a real person who left a glowing 5-star review on 06/15/2023. 😂 Seems like fake reviews are being used to cover up genuine 1-star feedback from actual users. Just a heads-up: don’t rely on the overall rating alone—read the real reviews to get the full picture. ### 1/5 — Disappointed with Inconsistent Answers for my nce prep *2025-03-30, version 4.5.1* Seeing so many positive reviews, I was tempted to try this app for my NCE prep. However, I’m disappointed. I have the Purple Book, and I’ve noticed several conflicting answers between the app and the book. This has made studying frustrating, as I’m unsure which source to trust. I was hoping for a more reliable study tool. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I passed! *2026-08-04* I studied this app and the “purple book” relentlessly for the CPCE exam April 2026. I tested early in my courses so I still had 4 classes I hadn’t even taken yet- I passed the CPCE with a 96 on my first attempt!! I am continuing to use this app to study for my NCE which I will take in the fall of f 2026. I love how this app allows you to take timed quizzes, full test, or quizzes with immediate feedback. I also appreciate that it tracks all of your missed questions and compile them into their own quiz so you can review what you missed. I also appreciate that you can take quizzes based on particular sections of the exam that you are not doing well in so that you can learn it better. I use the app to take quizzes during every meal break, every day and evening, and any other free time that I had. It really paid off! **Developer response:** Congratulations on passing the CPCE on your first attempt! A 96 is a huge accomplishment, especially while still finishing your coursework. We’re so glad the timed quizzes, missed-question review, and category practice helped you stay consistent and focused. Thank you for sharing your success, and good luck as you continue preparing for the NCE this fall! ### 5/5 — Exam prep *2026-07-20, version 5.3.10* Love this I need the full version ### 5/5 — You need this app! *2026-07-11, version 5.3.10* I used this app for 7 months along with Rosenthal’s Orange Book on Audible to help me prepare. Before I got these tools, I had taken the four times. I passed in May 26 thanks to the help from this app. ### 5/5 — Passed! *2026-07-08* This app was one of the MAIN reasons I passed my exam. I started out doing smaller daily study sessions with this app and other NCE tools. I studied 100 questions a day WITH THIS APP ALONE a week before the test (10 questions every hour plus review). The easy mode allowed my confidence to boost, easily retain information, review, learn AND get familiar with the language. The hard mode, helped me get the rigor up I needed to prepare for the exam and the way it is worded. I answered over 1000 different questions with this app! I 100% recommend. The app doesn’t do the work for you, it brings the work to you, so it’s EASIER for you to do the work and the studying yourself! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for sharing this, and congratulations on passing your exam! 🎉 We love hearing how intentionally you used the app, from short daily sessions to 100 questions a day leading up to test day. It’s great to know the easy mode helped build confidence and retention, while hard mode helped prepare you for the rigor and wording of the actual exam. Answering over 1,000 questions is a huge accomplishment, and we’re honored the app was a major part of your success. Thank you for the recommendation, and best of luck in your career ahead! ### 5/5 — Works well for me *2026-07-06, version 5.3.9* I am also studying the purple book and it has similar questions. I think it pairs well with that tool. ### 5/5 — Passed the CPCE *2026-06-25, version 5.3.9* This app literally helped me pass my comps. I’m using it now to prep for the NCE, definitely purchase. You won’t be disappointed. ### 5/5 — Great on Mac and iPhone *2026-06-15, version 5.3.8* I’ve been using this on my phone and love that I can also use it on my Mac as well. Love the app, find it easy to use, and I think the raccoon is funny. Def recommend. ### 5/5 — Very Helpful *2026-06-11, version 5.3.7* I passed! I really enjoyed this app. The quiz questions align with the”Purple Book” and I like that you can adjust the difficulty level. It’s interactive and explains the answer of the question regardless if you get it right or wrong. ### 5/5 — I passed! *2026-06-09, version 5.3.7* I studied this app and the “purple book” relentlessly for the CPCE exam April 2026. I tested early in my courses so I still had 4 classes I hadn’t even taken yet- I passed the CPCE with a 96 on my first attempt!! I am continuing to use this app to study for my NCE which I will take in the fall of f 2026. I love how this app allows you to take timed quizzes, full test, or quizzes with immediate feedback. I also appreciate that it tracks all of your missed questions and compile them into their own quiz so you can review what you missed. I also appreciate that you can take quizzes based on particular sections of the exam that you are not doing well in so that you can learn it better. I use the app to take quizzes during every meal break, every day and evening, and any other free time that I had. It really paid off! ### 5/5 — Great tool *2026-06-02* I loved this app. I used a variety of resources to prepare for the exam. I used this one the most. I found it very user friendly. It made it easy to study in short bursts of time throughout the day. Also to focus on the areas I needed to work on most. I passed my exam first try! I think this app was a major part of my success! **Developer response:** Congratulations on passing your exam on the first try! 🎉 That’s an incredible accomplishment, and we’re honored to have been part of your study journey. We’re especially glad to hear the app’s flexibility helped you fit studying into short moments throughout the day and focus on the areas where you needed the most improvement. Thank you for the kind words and for trusting us as one of your primary study resources. Wishing you all the best in your career ahead! 📚✨ --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*