# PTCB — PTCB, PTCE, CPhT Prep

> Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) preparation and practice app. (iPhone/iPad app by MastrAPI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptcb/id1558309982 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MastrAPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618627725)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 557 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptcb/id1558309982/reviews.md

## What is PTCB?

Pass your Pharmacy Technician exam with flying colors! Boost your confidence in passing the first time with our mobile app and a personal study plan based on your current skill and requirements.

The pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is used by The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as one of the four requirements for certification as a Pharmacy Technician. The test was designed as a result of a job analysis study conducted by the PTCB that determined the knowledge and skills needed to work as a pharmacy technician. It consists of multiple-choice questions with four answer choices.

Our app trains you in the required “knowledge domains” in the area of pharmacy:
– Medications (40%)
– Federal Requirements (12.5%)
– Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (26.25%)
– Order Entry and Processing (21.25%)

Key features:

- Choose from different topics required to become a certified pharmacist
- Practice with 500+ questions
- Track your strengths and weaknesses within Stats section of the app
- Study detailed statistics of every test you take
- Compare your score to the community average for almost any type of exam

PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician™, PTCB™, PTCE™, Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam™ and CPhT™ are registered trademarks of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board™ (PTCB®) and are administered exclusively by the PTCB®. This material is not endorsed or approved by the PTCB®.

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Purchases, subscriptions and terms

You need to buy a lifetime access or subscribe to get access to all features, courses and questions. The cost of the purchase is charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions are auto-renewable and are billed at the rate and period selected depending on the subscription plan. Users’ accounts are charged for auto-renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Terms of use: https://mastrapi.com/terms
Privacy policy: https://mastrapi.com/policy

## Key features

- Personalized study plan
- 500+ practice questions
- Track strengths and weaknesses
- Detailed test statistics
- Compare scores to community average
- Covers key pharmacy knowledge domains

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PTCB Pharmacy Technician | $24.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of PTCB?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Detailed explanations for answers
- 👍 Helps users learn material
- 👍 Organizes study material
- 👍 Engaging and motivating study tool
- 👍 Good for test preparation
- 👍 Provides exam questions
- 👍 Useful for studying on the go

**Cons**

-  repetitive questions
-  repetitive questions
-  repetitive questions
-  repetitive questions
-  poorly formatted math explanations
-  app not working after purchase
-  charged for free trial

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App does not update questions
- App does not work after purchase
- Charged for free trial

**Most requested features**

- Update app questions regularly
- Improve formatting of math explanations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptcb/id1558309982/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The same questions in the same order

*2024-01-13, version 3.3.1*

I’m very frustrated with this app as it never updates!  Same questions ALWAYS. same order ALWAYS!  I’ve blindly memorized the info. There are much better study apps out there.

### 1/5 — Good questions but…

*2023-11-30*

The breadth of questions is good but I’m getting the same 10 questions every day!  Help

### 5/5 — Passed my test!

*2023-08-27, version 3.3.0*

while the questions were kind of repetitive it was nice because I actually learned the questions and not just the answers. I highly recommend to those who are studying for the test, it helped me a lot!

### 3/5 — Generally great

*2023-08-17, version 3.3.0*

Generally great app but the math explanations have very little formatting so they are extremely difficult to interpret and frustrating to relearn this way.

### 1/5 — Same questions

*2022-11-03, version 3.3.0*

I purchased the lifetime version for $99.99 because I thought I would received many different test questions. Unfortunately, the questions that I got was the same from last week. I would just rather purchase a textbook reviewer than paying $99.99 for this app.

### 1/5 — False advertisement

*2022-09-09, version 3.1.0*

Wanted to try the 7 day free trial and it charged me to directly. I want a refund. Not worth it

### 5/5 — I would highly recommend

*2022-06-22, version 2.2.2*

Before I took the PTCE exam, I felt overwhelmed and stress. I did not know where to start in studying.  I had resources and books that I could use to study, but it was too much for me to focus. I didn’t feel confident enough that I would pass. I tried multiple apps to help me organize a study plan, but couldn’t find the right one. This app blew all of my stress and worries away. It organized the information and a way to where your progressively exposing yourself to certain topics. It felt more engaging and motivated me to continue studying. It didn’t feel like a hindrance when I was using this app to study. What I liked most about this app was the explanation to the answers. It was detailed to the point to where no matter what version of the question I got I could figure out the answer. I greatly appreciate that aspect. If you’re looking for an app that supports you and don’t overwhelm you, this is the app to use.

### 1/5 — Waste Of Money

*2021-11-29, version 2.1.0*

I bought the APP and now the app doesn’t even work anymore .

### 5/5 — Great study app!

*2021-10-17, version 2.0.8*

I am the worst when it comes to studying. I took my CPT exam earlier this year and failed then after found out about this app used it for a week and passed my exam! it’s such a great tool. Gives you exam questions and if you answer in correct it gives you an explanation about why it was.
I would highly recommend getting this if you need help to study and don’t always want to carry around you’re heavy books.

### 5/5 — Happy I found this

*2021-05-13, version 1.0*

This app is a lifesaver for me, I spend like hours a day learning all the questions and materials O_O. Wish me luck

**Developer response:** Such an AMAZING review! Thanks for being with us.

## Frequently asked questions about PTCB

### What is this app for?

This app is designed to help you prepare for and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). It provides a personalized study plan, over 500 practice questions covering essential pharmacy knowledge domains, and detailed statistics to track your progress and identify areas for improvement.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a personalized study plan based on your skill level, over 500 practice questions, the ability to track your strengths and weaknesses, detailed statistics for every test taken, and the option to compare your scores with the community average.

### How much does the app cost?

Access to all features, courses, and questions requires a purchase for lifetime access or a subscription. The cost is charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions are auto-renewable, and you can manage them in your iTunes Account Settings.

### What knowledge domains does the app cover?

The app trains you in the required knowledge domains for the PTCE, which include Medications (40%), Federal Requirements (12.5%), Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (26.25%), and Order Entry and Processing (21.25%).

### Is this app endorsed by the PTCB?

This material is not endorsed or approved by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). The app uses registered trademarks of the PTCB for identification purposes only.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.3 — 2025-12-26

Refreshed 2026 PTCB exam prep content, polished explanations, and stability improvements.

### 3.3.1 — 2023-12-27

Content Updates

### 3.3.0 — 2022-09-21

Under the hood techie magic for a smoother UX

### 3.2.0 — 2022-09-09

Small UX improvements

### 3.1.0 — 2022-08-31

A question display bug fix. Be sure to update!

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