# Upgrade U > Study and pass U.S. Coast Guard Deck Exams with offline practice tests and flashcards. (iPhone/iPad app by Jon Phillips.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upgrade-u/id673638351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jon Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/607766577) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: $29.99 - Rating: 3.20/5 from 141 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.2 · 590 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-07-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upgrade-u/id673638351/reviews.md ## What is Upgrade U? !!! KNOCK HOURS OFF STUDY TIME !!! !!! PASS EXAMS WITH CONFIDENCE AND EASE !!! Upgrade U is a complete App designed to help you study and MASTER the U.S. Coast Guard Deck Exams for ALL licenses. !!! Study and Test anywhere you go!!! WITHOUT INTERNET!!! Studying for exams takes a lot of TIME! Between school, work, family and social time with friends things start to fall through the cracks. Many available study aids are great, but tie you to a desk chair and take a lot of time planning as well as having a high upfront cost to you. The books necessary are heavy and not very convenient to haul around with you. DON’T GET TIED DOWN STUDYING! ??? Have a moment to study??? Want to take a quick test while you’re… * in the cab on the way to your ship? * waiting on your instructor to show up to class? * on the way to take your test? (Just not while driving!!) It’s always with you!! Studying for Exams has never been more convenient to incorporate into your every day life! ** University Studies and Psychological Scientists have proven that Practice Testing is one of two of the most effective ways to study! ~ APA, Association For Psychological Science ~ INCLUDED: • ALL the Coast Guard questions that can be asked on your exam • Majority of the solutions for Navigation and Stability problems (more are coming soon!) • Practice Tests to take over and over until you get it right!!! • The ability to print your own quizzes to simulate the exam room experience as well as anything else you would like to have printed • Create your own personalized quizzes or quiz categorize and subcategories of your choosing • All resources you’d find in a Coast Guard Exam room • Tracks testing scores and stats showing where you are the strongest and weakest allowing you to focus on weaker areas • Each exam lists the minimum score required to pass • See the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly after each test • Upgrade U tracks the % of times a question is answered correctly, removing the question after answering it correctly a sufficient 5 times (90%), allowing you to study the questions you absolutely need, saving time! • Flash Cards displaying light diagrams • IMO Fire Plan symbols • Study tips for success available in extras tab *** IMPORTANT *** Upgrade U IS updated with the current Coast Guard question numbers and questions. The questions and numbers on OTHER study software may not be updated so don’t count on the numbers from other software when searching for a question in Upgrade U. ************* CONVENIENT FEATURES: • No Internet needed, great for studying on ships with no Internet!! • Links available for study supplies • Choose your license and you will ONLY see the questions on YOUR exam • Interface is not obnoxious or distracting allowing you to focus on the questions, as well as being VERY easy to navigate • Upgrade U is a tax write off for you Mariners! • KNOW how you are going to perform on tests BEFORE testing! + Engineering testing app coming VERY soon! Tell your friends! + Questions will be updated as the Coast Guard updates them + Updates to improve features, App performance and efficiency will frequently be released + Upcoming links to Unions, Schools and other organizations ** “I took a 3 week course in a school for my upgrade but in no way I was ready to take the test, I studied with your app for few months and it was a great help.” ** “I've been showing everybody here your app and they love it. Most of the class is now using it along with several instructors.” ** “This app is everything you need to study for a license upgrade. My Murphy’s books sit untouched as I test over and over everywhere I go.” • Please email ANY comments or suggestions to make this App everything WE need it to be!! ALSO, Please rate the App, so other Mariners will know how you liked the App! THANK YOU for your help! !!! It’s never too early to get started, UPGRADE U !!! ## Key features - All Coast Guard exam questions - Practice tests with score tracking - Flashcards with diagrams - Personalized quiz creation - Offline study capability - Tracks correct/incorrect answers ## Recent user reviews (10 of 64) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upgrade-u/id673638351/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Crash *2025-08-21, version 2.4.2* App crashes when i select study, waiting for fix ### 1/5 — Hasn’t been updated for 8 years *2024-09-21, version 2.4.2* These are the old USCG questions. You might see a few on the test but I’d rather use lapware. This app is great for the chart plot practice tests though. As of 07/2024 the App is no longer working. ### 1/5 — Rip Off *2024-08-22, version 2.4.2* I paid for this app and when you open it it kicks me off and will not let me go to anything to study or test. Everyone here at my place of employment had it and it’s done the same for everyone else as well. Probably worth suing to get everyone’s money back ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing *2024-06-20, version 2.4.2* As of June 18th 2024 the app keeps crashing when trying to use study mode, making the app pointless. This was great for Rules of the Road, but it needs to be updated! ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing *2024-04-11, version 2.4.2* Keeps crashing when trying to take a test ### 1/5 — Was great now not functional *2024-01-02, version 2.4.2* App closes soon after opening or whenever you hit the practice tab. Definitely needs to be updated or removed from the AppStore. ### 1/5 — App close automatically *2023-12-20, version 2.4.2* Ive tried reinstalling the app but still the same it would automatically closed when i try to study any materials. Im trying to study for third mate but I’ve mistakenly checked the captain, however, it was working before until recently. Please advise ### 1/5 — App does not work *2023-10-14* I just recently purchased this App, after downloading I tried to use it, it once it opens a test it shows the test for a second then crashes, if I try to choose something besides the Master Unlimited test it crashes, I have deleted the app and reinstalled it, a couple times, each time the same results, I have sent email stating this to Phillips Apps, it said to wait 48 hours for a reply, it’s been 3 days no reply yet. I would really like the App to work, I hope there is something they can do, if not refund my money, at least contact me and let me know they are aware of my situation and are working on it. As of now, I would not recommend this to anyone, if the App maker contacts me and works with me to get this App working and it works properly, I would recommend it ### 3/5 — Best Supporting app for test *2023-08-22, version 2.4.2* This app helped me pass my exams, please Make This app payable instead of free. It’s worth it. It’s been glitching so I’d be happy to pay to keep it updated! Get this one people ! ### 3/5 — Wrong answers *2023-08-10, version 2.4.2* Is it just me, or are some of these questions wrong? Does anyone else notice this? ## Frequently asked questions about Upgrade U ### What does Upgrade U do? Upgrade U is a mobile application designed to help users study and master the U.S. Coast Guard Deck Exams for all licenses. It provides access to all potential exam questions, practice tests, flashcards, and detailed performance tracking to help users prepare effectively. ### What are the key features of Upgrade U? Key features include access to all Coast Guard exam questions, practice tests with score tracking, flashcards, the ability to create personalized quizzes, and offline study capability. It also tracks your performance, showing correct and incorrect answers, and removes questions answered correctly multiple times to save study time. ### How much does Upgrade U cost? The application is a paid app, meaning there is an upfront cost to download and use it. The description does not mention any subscription fees or in-app purchases for core functionality. ### Can I study with Upgrade U without an internet connection? Yes, a significant convenience feature of Upgrade U is its ability to be used without an internet connection. This makes it ideal for studying on ships or in other locations where internet access may be limited or unavailable. ### Who is Upgrade U designed for? This app is specifically designed for individuals who are studying for their U.S. Coast Guard Deck Exams. It caters to mariners seeking to obtain or renew their licenses by providing a comprehensive and convenient study tool. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.2 — 2016-01-29 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Fixed Bug on iPads with Testing ### 2.4.0 — 2016-01-22 - Fixed Errors and Bugs. - Added More Solutions ### 2.3.1 — 2015-07-30 Added Features: If you haven’t seen your request yet there are more to come! *** IMPORTANT *** – We have updated the entire question database, THIS WILL RESET YOUR STUDY RESULTS!! We VERY GREATLY apologize for this, it is unavoidable! Just think how much more prepared you will be after the extra studying! (sorry, that probably doesn’t help...) -ADDED SOLUTIONS! -Updated diagrams -ADDED diagram PDFs -ADDED ability to email tests for printing or sharing **Exterminated BUGS** -Fixed create your own tests closing the app -Fixed diagrams being upside down -Fixed Chart Plot issue, same test being shown every time **THANK YOU to everyone who has emailed with feature requests and given us a heads up on any issues you’re having with the app! It really helps when these things are emailed.** ~~ A BIG HUGE THANKS TO ALL WHO RATED AND REVIEWED THE APP!!! We look every day and love to see what you have to say! ~~ EMAIL US: -With your successes and let us know how it’s going!! -When you have issues! -When you think of something brilliant -To let us know we if we are doing a good job… or not too! !!!!GOOD LUCK STUDYING & TESTING!!!!! ### 2.3.0 — 2014-10-09 Fix Bugs with iOS 8 ### 2.2.3 — 2014-05-09 **Added Features** If you haven’t seen your request yet there are more to come! -Ability to shuffle study questions -ADDED CFRs **Extinguished BIG BUGS** This update was a dedicated mostly to fixing the major bugs that needed attention ASAP. -Test scores not working correctly -Test review showing the right answers as wrong -Crashes when choosing deck safety and deck general combined modules -Comments not being saved on saved tests -Study mode hide answers option reappearing after selecting diagram info **THANK YOU!!!** FEATURES: ~Thank you Brian and Katie Sigfridson for the suggestion to shuffle study questions! Thank you Robert Lewis for suggesting CFRs! BUGS: ~A great deal of thanks to Mr.Offutt, Robert Lewis, Chip Taccetta, Brian and Katie Sigfridson, Andrew Stanley, Paul Toms, Austin DiMatteo, Scott Effenberger (hope you nailed that last test!!), Dana Rauch (GOOD LUCK on your CM tests this week!!!), and George for your assistance with the bugs. ~Vince Turner JR. We realized we missed a thank you to you for suggestion the ability to print all possible questions and answers so THANK YOU very much! Glad to have your support! ~Thank you Doug Campbell being such a strong supporter! ~~ A BIG HUGE THANKS TO ALL WHO RATED AND REVIEWED THE APP!!! We look every day and love to see what you have to say! ~~ EMAIL US: -With your successes and let us know how it’s going!! -When you have issues! -When you think of something brilliant -To let us know we if we are doing a good job… or not too! !!!!GOOD LUCK STUDYING & TESTING!!!!! --- *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 2026-06-10.*