# NPTE-PTA Pocket Prep — PT Assistant Exam Practice

> Mobile exam preparation for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PTAs. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket Prep, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npte-pta-pocket-prep/id1128960974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocket Prep, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478383132)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 1,151 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 49 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npte-pta-pocket-prep/id1128960974/reviews.md

## What is NPTE?

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 National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA).

* 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 NPTE 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 exams
- Study reminders
- Offline access
- Detailed results reporting

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NPTA Premium | $34.99 | one-time |
| NPTA Special | $26.99 | one-time |
| NPTA Classic | $19.99 | one-time |
| NPTA Bridge | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of NPTE?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great study tool
- 👍 Helpful questions and explanations
- 🚀 Convenient for on-the-go studying
- 👍 Useful for passing board exams

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Loses user progress
- 💰 Expensive for the issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during quizzes
- Question of the day takes too long to load
- Unable to access full features after purchase

**Most requested features**

- Add image support for explanations
- Improve question variety and difficulty
- Fix login and purchase issues

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npte-pta-pocket-prep/id1128960974/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bugs bugs bugs

*2020-07-07, version 6.7.9*

I would love to give this app a good rating as I think the information is great but the app closes all the time on its own and there are WAY too many bugs. My App Store shows it did an update a couple days ago and whatever the update is it makes this otherwise good app impossible to use.

### 2/5 — Unable

*2020-06-11, version 6.7.6*

Hello. For some reason, it is not letting me purchase or updgrade to the ultimate option. Someone please help me.

### 5/5 — Perfect for on the go!

*2020-02-18, version 6.7.6*

I I am

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2019-12-16, version 6.7.6*

Great tool for studying

### 1/5 — Keeps freezing/crashing

*2019-07-29, version 6.7.3*

It used to work fine but it keeps freezing and exiting the app! This has been going on for a week... and now I haven’t been doing anything. Smfh.

### 5/5 — Get it

*2019-07-21, version 6.7.3*

This app is awesome. I would definitely recommend it, helped me pass my board exam no doubt it.

### 5/5 — My favorite pta app but.....

*2019-07-16, version 6.7.3*

Recently it keeps getting stuck and it’s slow. Please fix. Other than that, I love it!

Update.... I passed!!!

### 1/5 — Question for the day is more than a day to load. I quit waiting

*2019-06-15, version 6.7.3*

Question of the day takes more than a day to load. It’s been day two and it’s still loading.... QOTD is just one question. I quit waiting. Very laggy app for $35.00.

### 5/5 — I wish I had been Using this for the 10 question quiz every day since I was in school.

*2019-05-27, version 6.7.3*

My wife is in physical therapy assistant school and we have been doing one of the 10 question quiz is every day and then keeping score of who does better every time. I wish I had been doing this ever since I was in school and it probably would’ve even helped when I was a tech.

### 4/5 — I passed.

*2019-04-12, version 6.7.1*

Pocket Prep was the other one-third of my study material for the exam. I studied every Monday through Friday exactly a month prior to my April exam. Ther-ed book, 2 PEATs and this App. On average I did about 50 questions a day, 4-5 times a week. Every question I went over the 4 choices regardless of right or wrong, I went over them. Instead of making a long note of study materials, IMO I memorized better by just keep drilling through the questions from PEAT and Pocket Prep. I know it won’t cover everything but will definitely get you the basic info down that will count as your scored questions on the NPTE. 
If you’re a PTA student then you HAVE TO get this app. 
4 stars because the app sometimes crashes and starts all over.. hence the reason why I only did 50 questions maximum every time.

## Frequently asked questions about NPTE

### What does the NPTE-PTA Pocket Prep app do?

This app is designed to help you prepare for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). It utilizes mobile learning principles, offering short, frequent study sessions with practice questions and detailed answer explanations to enhance knowledge retention and make exam preparation more efficient.

### What are the key features of this exam prep app?

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

### How much does NPTE-PTA Pocket Prep cost?

The app offers a limited free version that includes dozens of practice questions and limited access to the 'Question of the Day.' To gain full access to the test bank, customized exams, and other premium features, users can choose to upgrade through in-app purchases.

### Is this app compatible with my device and can I study offline?

The app is designed to be multi-device ready, meaning it should be compatible with most mobile devices. A significant advantage is that it does not require an internet connection to study, allowing you to take your NPTE studies with you anywhere, anytime.

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

The app is specifically designed for individuals who are studying to become Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) and need to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). It aims to make their study process more effective and convenient.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.7.9 — 2020-06-25

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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