# School Assistant vs CBEST Master Prep

The clearest difference is price: School Assistant at Free against CBEST Master Prep's $19.99. School Assistant also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 1). CBEST Master Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads there is nothing between them.

School Assistant is free to download; CBEST Master Prep costs $19.99 up front. School Assistant sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CBEST Master Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

School Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: School Assistant has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | School Assistant | CBEST Master Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbest-master-prep/id1534686420/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 538 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sun Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465505382) | [OVERTECHS](https://appshunter.io/developer/948668941) |

## What reviewers say

### School Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472)

This app helps students organize their academic life by tracking homework, tests, and class schedules. It provides a dedicated space for class information, website links, and customizable reminders. The app offers seamless integration across Apple devices and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Homework and test tracking, Class schedule management, Class information storage, Website link saving, Customizable reminders, Apple Watch app integration, iCloud data syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $400.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for staying organized
- 👍 Easy to use and customizable
- 🔓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🤖 Integrates with Google Classroom
- 📆 Useful schedule and countdown features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited integration with other school platforms
- 🕰️ Needs more reminder options for assignments
- 🗓️ Difficulty sorting assignments chronologically

**Reported bugs**

- Schedule details disappearing when switching days
- App crashing on certain devices after updates
- Widgets not displaying information correctly

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for assignments and tests
- Ability to mark assignments as in-progress
- Syncing across multiple devices
- More customization options for widgets
- Integration with other school apps like Canvas


### CBEST Master Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbest-master-prep/id1534686420)

Prepare for the California Basic Educational Skills Test with a comprehensive study tool. Access hundreds of practice questions with detailed explanations, build custom exams, and utilize advanced test-taking strategies. This app offers offline access and lifetime updates for continuous learning.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of practice questions, Detailed rationales for answers, Custom exam builder, Advanced test-taking strategies, Offline access, Progress reports, Free lifetime updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is School Assistant free?

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

### Is CBEST Master Prep free?

CBEST Master Prep costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, School Assistant or CBEST Master Prep?

School Assistant is rated higher. School Assistant averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while CBEST Master Prep averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do School Assistant or CBEST Master Prep have ads?

Neither School Assistant nor CBEST Master Prep shows ads.

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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.*