# PAT vs Booster Prep

The clearest difference is rating: Booster Prep at 4.9 against PAT's 3.7. Booster Prep also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 28%) and ratings volume (700 vs 62). PAT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PAT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Booster Prep sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Booster Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Booster Prep has 700 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of PAT's written reviews are positive against 59% of Booster Prep's.

PAT ships an update monthly, Booster Prep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAT | Booster Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pat-dat-score-booster/id1497045418/reviews) | **[4.9 (700 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booster-prep/id6446200474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **700** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DAT Prep LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497045417) | [Booster Prep Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676590927) |

## What reviewers say

### PAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pat-dat-score-booster/id1497045418)

Prepare for the DAT's Perceptual Ability Test with a comprehensive practice tool. Access unlimited practice questions, video tutorials for specific question types, and full-length practice tests to boost your score. This app aims to help students achieve a 23+ on the PAT section.

**Highlights:** Unlimited practice questions, Video tutorials for PAT question types, Full-length practice tests, Score guarantee, Practice for Keyholes, Top-Front-End, Angle Ranking, Hole Punching, Cube Counting, and Pattern Folding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PAT Lite | $9.99 | per month |
| PAT Standard | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| PAT Ultimate | $79.99 | per year |


### Booster Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booster-prep/id6446200474)

Access comprehensive question banks and high-quality educational videos for dental and medical school entrance exams. Study efficiently on the go with seamless integration to your existing account.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive question banks, High-quality educational videos, Seamless account integration, User-friendly interface, Mobile exam preparation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +5 Additional Perceptual Tests | $45.00 | one-time |
| +5 Additional Org Chem Tests | $45.00 | one-time |
| +5 Reading Comprehension Tests | $45.00 | one-time |
| +5 Quant Reasoning Tests | $45.00 | one-time |
| +5 Additional GenChem Tests | $45.00 | one-time |
| +5 QuantReasoning Tests | $45.00 | one-time |
| +5 Full Length Tests | $130.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent study materials and comprehensive content
- 🎥 Clear, well-explained videos for complex topics
- 📱 Convenient mobile access for studying on-the-go
- ✅ Accurate practice questions reflecting actual exams
- 🧭 Easy navigation and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription costs ($399-$699) not disclosed upfront
- 🔒 No offline access or download capability
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📺 Screen-only reading not ideal for extended study sessions
- 📱 Mobile version lacks features available on desktop

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently, especially during games/practice questions
- App freezes and requires phone restart
- Buggy interface with crashes after practice questions
- False update notifications despite having latest version
- Server-side errors preventing app functionality

**Requested features**

- Study guides and notes on mobile version
- Cheat sheets accessible on mobile
- Practice tests on mobile app
- Video download capability for offline viewing
- PAT generators on mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAT free?

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

### Is Booster Prep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PAT or Booster Prep?

Booster Prep is rated higher. PAT averages 3.7 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Booster Prep averages 4.9 from 700 ratings.

### Do PAT or Booster Prep have ads?

Neither PAT nor Booster Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAT or Booster Prep?

PAT ships an update monthly, and Booster Prep fortnightly. Most recently, PAT was updated on July 6, 2026 and Booster Prep on September 21, 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.*