# SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer vs PerfectPrep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer at none against PerfectPrep's 11. SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). PerfectPrep's advantage is ratings volume (878 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PerfectPrep sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PerfectPrep has 878 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of PerfectPrep's.

SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer ships an update every 6 days, PerfectPrep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer | PerfectPrep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satactpsat-timer-by-catt/id1293978306/reviews)** | [4.6 (878 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfectprep-act-and-sat-prep/id1524653663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **878** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locomedia, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/338810901) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satactpsat-timer-by-catt/id1293978306)

This app helps students improve their college admissions test scores by developing a better sense of pacing. It visualizes the relationship between questions and time, providing real-time feedback on progress and average time per question.

**Highlights:** Visualizes time and question relationships, Color-coded time slices, Tracks elapsed and remaining time, Monitors questions completed and remaining, Calculates average time per question, Intuitive tap-to-update interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PerfectPrep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfectprep-act-and-sat-prep/id1524653663)

Prepare for standardized college entrance exams with a personalized study plan, practice tests, and detailed explanations. Track your progress, review concepts with flashcards, and access video lessons to boost your score. Get expert tips and predictions to ace your ACT or SAT.

**Highlights:** Personalized study plans, Subject-specific practice tests, Full practice exams, Detailed answer explanations, Flashcards for concept review, Video lessons and tutorials, Progress tracking and score prediction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PerfectPrep Premium 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PerfectPrep Premium 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PerfectPrep Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PerfectPrep Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PerfectPrep Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PerfectPrep Premium 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| PerfectPrep Premium 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| PerfectPrep Premium 6 months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| PerfectPrep Premium 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for SAT prep
- 👍 Easy to use with many useful features
- 👍 Helpful for studying and preparing for the SAT
- 👍 Great for students and anyone taking the SAT
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect content and errors in practice questions
- 🐛 Software bugs and issues with practice tests
- 💰 Not completely free, some features require payment
- 🐛 Answers marked wrong even though they are correct

**Reported bugs**

- Constant notifications despite disabling them
- Time limits not accurate for practice tests
- Many typos in the app

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More free practice content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer free?

SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PerfectPrep free?

PerfectPrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer or PerfectPrep?

SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer is rated higher. SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PerfectPrep averages 4.6 from 878 ratings.

### Do SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer or PerfectPrep have ads?

Neither SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer nor PerfectPrep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer or PerfectPrep?

SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer ships an update every 6 days, and PerfectPrep fortnightly. Most recently, SAT/ACT/PSAT Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and PerfectPrep on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*