Comparison

AP Macroeconomics vs Mastering Micro

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

Head to head
About

AP Macroeconomics

Prepare for your AP Macroeconomics exam with 500 targeted questions and detailed explanations. This app offers study, timed exam, and bookmark modes to help you track progress and review effectively. Access all questions with a subscription.

Highlights
  • 500 AP-style questions
  • Detailed answer explanations
  • Study mode
  • Timed exam mode
  • Bookmark mode
  • Progress tracking
  • iCloud save functionality
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500 Ways to achieve your highest score From Basic Economic Concepts to Measurements of Economic Systems, Economic Growth and International Trade and Finance -- there is a lot of subject matter to know if you want to succeed on your AP Macroeconomics exam. That’s why we’ve selected these 500 AP-style questions and answers that cover all topics found on this exam. The targeted questions will prepare you for what you’ll see on test day, help you study more effectively, and use your review time wisely to achieve your best score. Each question includes a concise, easy-to-follow explanation in the answer key. You can use these questions to supplement your overall AP Macroeconomics preparation or run them shortly before the test. Either way, 5 Steps to a 5: 500 Macroeconomics Questions will get you closer to achieving the score you want on test day. This free application includes all questions in Chapter 1 - Basic Economic Concepts (1-70). The remaining 430 questions are available with a subscription. This app has been designed for the iPhone/iPad with interactive features. -Study/Timed Exam/Bookmark modes are available for review. -In the Study mode, check the answers as you tackle the questions. -In the Timed Exam mode, time yourself and review the answers after the time is up. -In the Bookmark mode, review only the questions you have flagged for further study. -File away correctly answered questions after each practice test. -Opt to include questions from previous quizzes. -Store practice test scores to track your progress. -Save your work to the iCloud to access on multiple devices. About the Authors Anaxos, Inc. has been creating education and reference materials for over fifteen years. Based in Austin, Texas, the company uses writers from across the globe who offer expertise on an array of subjects just as expansive. Brian Reddington earned his bachelor's degree in history from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York before pursuing a master's degree in special education at Queens College in New York City. A dedicated educator, he has been teaching economics since 2008. Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/ Expanded Apps Terms of Use: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/

About

Mastering Micro

This app provides a comprehensive study tool for microeconomics, covering AP high school and introductory college levels. It features concept cards with graphics, practice quizzes, and customizable practice tests to aid in exam preparation and understanding of economic principles.

Highlights
  • 120 concept cards with graphics
  • 120 quiz questions
  • Customizable practice tests
  • Searchable topics
  • Save favorite cards
  • Adjustable text size
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Mastering Micro covers a full semester of Microeconomics at the advanced placement (AP) high school level or the introductory college level. With 120 concept cards and 120 quiz questions, it’s a great study tool to supplement in-class instruction or to help you prepare for final exams or AP testing. Functionality: * Swipe through 120 cards to learn important concepts in Microeconomics. Each card has a graphic to help you better understand the material. * Save cards to your Favorites folder so you can return to cards easily and review material. * Take quiz questions to check your understanding of concepts. Each card has an associated quiz question for a total of 120 practice quiz questions. * Take a practice test. Choose the units and the number of questions you’d like for your test, and see your results. Then save your missed questions to your Favorites folder so you can return to those concepts. * Search for topics. Have a test on supply and demand coming up? The search feature will show you all the cards that reference supply and demand or other terms you search for. * Jump to a specific card. * Adjustable text size for accessibility. Units: 1. Fundamentals 2. Economic Growth 3. Economic Systems 4. Supply and Demand 5. Elasticity 6. Efficiency 7. Costs of Production 8. Market Models 9. Game Theory 10. Research and Development 11. The Labor Market 12. Rent and Interest 13. Market Failure 14. Taxation

Screenshots

AP Macroeconomics4 screens
Mastering Micro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mastering Micro at 100% against AP Macroeconomics's 50%. Mastering Micro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AP Macroeconomics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Mastering Micro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mastering Micro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mastering Micro has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AP Macroeconomics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mastering Micro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AP Macroeconomics ships an update every 6 months, Mastering Micro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AP Macroeconomics versus Mastering Micro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAP MacroeconomicsMastering Micro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExpanded AppsLearnEd Apps LLC

Customer experience

AP Macroeconomics

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Mastering Micro

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

AP Macroeconomics

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Week$5.997 Days
  • 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month$17.991 Month
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  • 3 Month Subscription Plan$39.993 Months
  • 1 Year$69.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription Plan$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • AP Macroeconomics Questions$15.99
2 purchases

Mastering Micro

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Full Access$5.99

Questions

Is AP Macroeconomics free?
AP Macroeconomics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mastering Micro free?
Mastering Micro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AP Macroeconomics or Mastering Micro?
Mastering Micro is rated higher. AP Macroeconomics averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mastering Micro averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do AP Macroeconomics or Mastering Micro have ads?
Neither AP Macroeconomics nor Mastering Micro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AP Macroeconomics or Mastering Micro?
AP Macroeconomics ships an update every 6 months, and Mastering Micro every 2 months. Most recently, AP Macroeconomics was updated on September 16, 2026 and Mastering Micro on July 21, 2026.

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