# Peterson's Test Prep — user reviews > 36 indexed App Store user reviews of Peterson's Test Prep by Peterson's, LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 330 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petersons-test-prep/id1547771930/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petersons-test-prep/id1547771930.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 254 · 4★ 38 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 23 ## What do users think of Peterson's Test Prep? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Great for ACT/SAT prep - 👍 Excellent ASVAB prep - 👍 Good for DSST exams - 👍 Helpful for CLEP exams - 👍 Useful for HSPT test prep - 👍 Great for refreshing basic math - 👍 Convenient for studying on the go - 👍 Easy to use and navigate - 👍 Content is easy to understand - 👍 Explanations are clear and easy to understand - 👍 Test-taking strategies are helpful - 👍 Saves money on exams **Cons** - 😞 Outdated DSST material - 😞 DSST content not representative - 😞 Practice exams don't cover instructional material - 😞 Expensive subscription prices - 😞 App is slow to load - 😞 Practice tests won't load - 😞 App freezes - 😞 Videos don't load properly - 😞 App intermittently freezes - 😞 Customer service is lacking - 😞 Drag-and-drop functionality broken on mobile - 😞 Study material marked complete prematurely - 😞 Flashcards and study material are blank - 😞 Recurring subscription confusion - 😞 ADC/LCDC content insufficient - 😞 Practice tests overemphasize certain topics - 😞 High price for limited exams **Commonly reported bugs** - Practice tests won't load - App keeps closing when opening practice exams - Flashcards and study material are blank - Videos don't load properly - App intermittently freezes - Drag-and-drop functionality broken on mobile **Most requested features** - Ability to revisit test questions and answers for review - More comprehensive DSST study material - Update outdated content - Fix drag-and-drop functionality on mobile - Improve customer service responsiveness - Clarify subscription terms to avoid recurring charges - Add more practice exams for specific certifications ## Newest reviews (10 of 36) ### 3/5 — I like it but *2025-04-29* I wish you could go back and revisit the test questions and answers at anytime you want to review them and study them. ### 3/5 — FULL OF ERRORS *2024-03-28, version 1.5.11* Desperately needs to be revised ### 2/5 — Good material but it’s unusable in the app *2023-05-11* The material is great but I cannot use it on the phone app. For items that I have to select and drag to the correct sentence I am unable to and it doesn’t allow me to go further up towards the sentence. Even though I didn’t complete the study material it still marked it complete and “awarded” me. Can’t learn this way at all. I will continue using it on my computer instead. Wanted to use on my phone for convenience unfortunately it doesn’t work for me. **Developer response:** We are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we are committed to ensuring that our users have the best possible experience. Please reach out to our support team at support@petersons.com so we can assist you further and address any concerns you might have. We'd love the opportunity to make things right. ### 2/5 — ADC/LCDC Content Insufficient *2022-07-03* I purchased a subscription to help me prepare for the ADC/LCDC state test. While the app is user friendly and I learned a lot from the feedback given on the practice exams, it did not adequately help me prepare for the state test. The practice tests put A LOT of emphasis on ethics and case management, but that was barely touched on, on the actual exam. $48 is also pretty high for just 3 exams. **Developer response:** Hi Christina! Thank you for sharing your experience. It's great to hear that you found the app user-friendly. We take your concerns about the focus of the practice tests and the subscription cost seriously. We continuously update our materials to reflect the latest exam formats and requirements, striving to cover a wide range of topics. Your feedback is invaluable in guiding these improvements. We understand the importance of being well-prepared for every aspect of the state test, and we want to ensure that our service meets your expectations. Please reach out to us at support@petersons.com to discuss how we can make this right for you. ### 5/5 — So easy to use! *2021-07-09* Very easy to navigate, love how simple it makes the test prep process! **Developer response:** Lexi! Thanks so much for you review. We're glad you had an easy time navigating and we wish you the best on your test prep journey :) ### 5/5 — Love this App! *2021-07-08, version 1.2* This app is great and really helps me achieve my goals! ### 5/5 — Recommend *2021-07-07, version 1.2* Love this app. Easy to use! ### 5/5 — Perfect for ACT test prep *2021-07-07* My son scored much higher on the ACT after using this. Highly recommended! **Developer response:** Hi Eric! Congratulations to your son, best of luck to him in his future endeavors :) ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2021-07-07* This app is amazing! Easy to use and highly intuitive! **Developer response:** Amazing to hear! Thank you so much for your review ### 5/5 — Perfect for Studying On the Go! *2021-07-07* Love this app for being able to fit in some studying anywhere. No need to worry about “should I really haul my study materials to so and so place if I may or may not have time to use them?” I know I always have my phone and the app if I run into some extra time! **Developer response:** Hi Alice! We are THRILLED that you have been enjoying your experience with the app. Thank you so much for your review :) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Very limited for DSST *2025-04-24* I subscribed for one month with the impression that this would help me study for a Principles of Finance DSST exam, since it has good reviews and advertisers that option. NOPE! It doesn’t teach you anything on this topic and simply has a bunch of practice exams. I feel like they stole $48 from me and now I have to find some other means to study. ### 1/5 — Way Outdated, Not Representative *2024-08-09* I’ve used this test prep to study for two separate DSST tests. In both cases, the material presented for study has been miserably outdated and not in any way an accurate representation of the material I was actually tested over. The practice exams within the Peterson’s study course had many, many questions that were never touched on in the instructional videos. Perhaps it was just the courses I chose to study on (Human Resources Management and Principles of Supervision) but I can’t recommend this at all. After taking my second DSST, the testing manager at the school asked what method I used to study. I told her Peterson’s and she immediately said not to use them as she has consistently received similar feedback like this. Wish I would have known that before paying for a month subscription. Hope this helps some folks make an educated decision on their method of study. **Developer response:** Hi there! We are sorry that our exam prep did not meet your expectations. The courses you reference have refresher content and practice exams, but are not intended to replace full instruction in the course. We are happy to work with you to make it right on your subscription, please reach out to support@petersons.com and our team will help. ### 1/5 — Do not pay for this *2024-06-26* Practice test won’t load at all to have actually paid for this app it it be so slow and not able to access all features is disappointing. I feel like I’ve wasted my money **Developer response:** Hi, we're really sorry to hear that you didn't find what you needed. Can you please reach out to our support team at support@petersons.com or directly to our product manager at marina.drazic@petersons.com so that we can help solve the situation? We'll love the opportunity to make things right. ### 1/5 — App works intermittently *2024-03-08, version 1.5.11* This app has a lot of issues with videos that don’t load properly and intermittently freezing. Customer service is lacking, very disappointing! ### 1/5 — Price *2024-02-06, version 1.5.11* I was looking forward to using this app to help me out. But, the prices are way too expensive. ### 1/5 — Worst System, Worst Customer Service *2023-04-22, version 1.5.6* My credit card was charged $343.43 (for 6 month subscription). After slow and terrible customer service, I received a $160 refund, however they got the subscription expiration date wrong. I had to go through yet another horrible slow customer service. Today, I was almost charged the wrong amount again! Just disgusting!! ### 1/5 — Bad *2023-01-03, version 1.5.4* Keeps closing every time I go to open a practice exam ### 1/5 — Just absolute garbage *2022-10-25, version 1.5.3* For near $50 a month the app should be more efficient than this. It take forever to load and all of the flashcards and study material is completely blank. Don’t waste money of this app ### 1/5 — 1 month subscription *2022-09-23* I signed up for a 1 month subscription not realizing that entailed me to a recurring subscription. They’re refusing to refund me for services I didn’t use. It’s unfortunate that the business practice is a scam because the test prep was actually very helpful. **Developer response:** We're sorry to hear about the confusion regarding your subscription. Our service aims to be transparent in our practices, and as stated in our terms and conditions, as well as during multiple stages of the checkout process, the subscription is indeed recurring. We understand that this might have been overlooked, and we truly value your feedback. If the test prep was helpful, we hope to continue providing you with valuable service. However, we encourage you to reach out to our support team to discuss any specific concerns or to find a resolution that works best for you. Your experience and satisfaction are important to us. ### 1/5 — Takes too long to load *2021-10-05, version 1.3* Why does your app take seven years to load up? ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Actual GED exams added *2026-07-19, version 1.6.5* I want Peterson app to add actual GED on the list 2024 and beyond 2027 ### 5/5 — SAT / ACT *2025-02-20, version 1.6* I had a great experience with Petersons. The ACT and SAT courses were great. ### 5/5 — Excellent asvab prep *2025-02-20, version 1.6* Really helped me on asvab. Thanks Peterson’s. Highly recommended ### 5/5 — Great resource *2022-06-28, version 1.4.6* Good resource! Okay ### 5/5 — ADC *2022-04-04* Great material to study for test I’m having a lot of fun while studying at the same time. ### 5/5 — Basic knowledge *2022-03-05* Peterson study is great for refreshening basic math skills and advance arithmetic problem solving techniques as well. ### 5/5 — Modern Learning that’ll fit in your pocket! *2021-08-10* The ability to access practice tests and work through learning materials while commuting or even in bed is super sweet. Totally worth the in-app purchase price if you’re serious about saving more coin in the long run to test out! **Developer response:** Happy you're enjoying your subscription! ### 5/5 — The best! *2021-07-19* This app saved me…I only had a few weeks to study for a my DSST exams and being able to study on the go was huge. And the instructional videos are great. **Developer response:** We're happy we could help you Jay! ### 5/5 — reliable test prep *2021-07-19* This app is super reliable and easy to use. Love being able to study on my phone wherever I am! **Developer response:** We're very happy that you are enjoying the flexibility our app provides! ### 5/5 — Great application! *2021-07-10, version 1.2* This really helped me prepare for my tests. Easy to use. --- *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 2026-09-02.*