Comparison

MBE Practice Test Prep vs Bar Exam Drills

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MBE Practice Test Prep

Prepare for your Bar Exam with this practice test application. It uses a proprietary learning technique called "chunking" to help you study and memorize information more effectively. Access a daily free question and a limited number of practice questions to gauge its effectiveness before upgrading.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 practice questions
  • Proprietary ELS™ learning technique
  • Chunking method for memorization
  • Daily free question
  • 10 free questions for 5 days
  • Pass or its free guarantee
Features
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Your new best friend in learning an MBE Practice Test takes test preparation to a new level. Studying and passing your Bar Exam will never be easier. WE PROMISE! In fact, our amazing apps are developed by educators and utilize our proprietary learning technique ELS™ or Effective Learning Strategy. Learning, studying and memorizing requires you to use your short term memory! ELS uses a technique called “chunking.” In cognitive psychology, chunking is a process by which individual pieces of information are bound together. It is believed that individuals create higher order cognitive representations of the items on the list that are more easily remembered as a group than as individual items themselves. The bottom line… It works! MBE Practice Test comes with over 1000 questions. Download the app and try it. We give you 10 free questions a day for 5 days, plus question of day is always free. You will have to upgrade to enjoy its full features. If you like it, you can upgrade to a paid version. Get started now and take advantage of our PASS OR ITS FREE GUARANTEE.

About

Bar Exam Drills

This app offers a gamified approach to bar exam preparation, providing access to real MBE questions and state-specific drills. It features essay-building exercises and a searchable database to help users master legal material efficiently and pass their exams.

Highlights
  • Gamified study companion
  • 2,500+ authentic MBE questions
  • State-specific drills (CA, FL, GA, MEE)
  • Searchable essay database
  • Essay-building drills
  • Bite-sized, gamified question sets
Features
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STOP GUESSING. START PASSING. Revolutionize your bar prep with Bar Exam Drills, the ultimate, gamified study companion designed to propel you toward a passing score. Whether you are taking the new NextGen Bar Exam, the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), or a state-specific test, we provide the exact tools you need to master the law without the overwhelm. ALL OFFICIALLY RELEASED NCBE QUESTIONS — FULLY LICENSED Don't gamble your license on synthetic approximations. Bar Exam Drills has officially licensed 100% of all released NextGen Bar Exam materials and classic MBE questions directly from the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE): • Every Official NextGen Practice Set & Bank: Practice with the full suite of released standalone MCQs, Integrated Question Sets (IQS), and Legal Research Performance Tasks (LRPT). • 2,500+ Authentic and simulated MBE Questions: The complete legacy question bank for deep doctrinal reinforcement. • Authentic Exam Quality: Study with the exact question drafting styles, legal nuance, and answer rationales crafted by the actual bar examiners. NEXTGEN BAR EXAM READY The bar exam is evolving, and Bar Exam Drills puts you ahead of the curve: • NextGen Standalone MCQs: Master both standard 4-option questions and the new "Select 2 of 6" multi-select formats with built-in partial credit scoring logic. • Integrated Question Sets (IQS): Navigate realistic, scenario-based client counseling and legal drafting sets. • Performance Tasks (PT / LRPT): Build practical skills with structured, mobile-optimized drafting workflows. TARGETED & STATE-SPECIFIC PREP We go the extra mile to ensure you are ready for every facet of your exam: • Broad State Coverage: Tailored drills for California, Florida, Georgia, and the MEE. • CA Exclusive: Hone your skills with California-specific multiple-choice questions. • Searchable Written Database: Quickly cross-reference legal theories and exemplary model answers endorsed by state bar examiners. A SMARTER WAY TO STUDY Ditch the heavy books and passive video lectures. Flexibility and active learning are our priorities: • Drill Anywhere: Bite-sized, mobile-first question sets let you practice efficiently wherever and whenever suits your schedule. • Active Retention: Gamified drills build instant pattern recognition and rapid issue spotting. • Proven Progression: Master foundational multiple-choice concepts before tackling complex integrated sets and written performance tasks. TAKING THE BABY BAR (FYLSE)? We haven't forgotten about you! Connect with us for access to our dedicated FYLSE drills and study materials designed specifically to conquer this first hurdle. Bar Exam Drills is an all-in-one, portable, and engaging solution engineered to elevate your daily practice. Transform your bar prep from exhausting to efficient. Your path to passing starts here. Let's make it happen together!

Screenshots

MBE Practice Test Prep4 screens
Bar Exam Drills4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bar Exam Drills at 92% against MBE Practice Test Prep's 20%. Bar Exam Drills also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.7). MBE Practice Test Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MBE Practice Test Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bar Exam Drills sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bar Exam Drills holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of MBE Practice Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 92% of Bar Exam Drills's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MBE Practice Test Prep versus Bar Exam Drills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBE Practice Test PrepBar Exam Drills
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (9 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings926 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMOON MOUNTAIN INCSan Do

Customer experience

MBE Practice Test Prep

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bar Exam Drills

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MBE Practice Test Prep

One-time1
  • MBE Practice Test Premium$12.99
4 purchases

Bar Exam Drills

One-time4
  • Baby Bar - October$99.99
  • Baby Bar - June$99.99
  • Bar Exam - July$399.99
Show 1 more
  • Bar Exam - February$399.99

Questions

Is MBE Practice Test Prep free?
MBE Practice Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bar Exam Drills free?
Bar Exam Drills is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MBE Practice Test Prep or Bar Exam Drills?
Bar Exam Drills is rated higher. MBE Practice Test Prep averages 1.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Bar Exam Drills averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do MBE Practice Test Prep or Bar Exam Drills have ads?
Neither MBE Practice Test Prep nor Bar Exam Drills shows ads.

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