# Peterson's Test Prep vs Cram Crew

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cram Crew at 100% against Peterson's Test Prep's 61%. Cram Crew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Peterson's Test Prep's advantage is ratings volume (330 vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peterson's Test Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $58.99 per month. Cram Crew asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cram Crew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peterson's Test Prep has 330 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Peterson's Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cram Crew's.

Peterson's Test Prep ships an update every 2 months, Cram Crew every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peterson's Test Prep | Cram Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petersons-test-prep/id1547771930/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cram-crew/id6443597113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **330** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peterson's, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468090485) | [CRAM CREW, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647539433) |

## What reviewers say

### Peterson's Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petersons-test-prep/id1547771930)

Prepare for standardized tests to achieve your educational and career goals. Access a vast library of courses and practice materials for college entrance, military, and professional certifications. Syncs seamlessly with a web platform for flexible learning.

**Highlights:** Diagnostic tests, Practice exams, Interactive lessons, Flashcards, Expert strategies, Web-based access, Cross-platform syncing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $58.99 | per month |
| 3 months | $134.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months | $234.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for ACT/SAT prep
- 👍 Excellent ASVAB prep
- 👍 Good for DSST exams
- 👍 Helpful for CLEP exams
- 👍 Useful for HSPT test prep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Outdated DSST material
- 😞 DSST content not representative
- 😞 Practice exams don't cover instructional material
- 😞 Expensive subscription prices
- 😞 App is slow to load

**Reported bugs**

- Practice tests won't load
- App keeps closing when opening practice exams
- Flashcards and study material are blank
- Videos don't load properly
- App intermittently freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to revisit test questions and answers for review
- More comprehensive DSST study material
- Update outdated content
- Fix drag-and-drop functionality on mobile
- Improve customer service responsiveness


### Cram Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cram-crew/id6443597113)

This app provides academic support services, including test preparation with personalized study timelines and mock exams. It also guides students and families through the college admissions process with a customizable approach.

**Highlights:** Academic support services, Standardized test preparation, Personalized study timelines, Virtual and in-person mock exams, College admissions navigation, Customizable planning and strategy

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peterson's Test Prep free?

Peterson's Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cram Crew free?

Cram Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Peterson's Test Prep or Cram Crew?

Cram Crew is rated higher. Peterson's Test Prep averages 4.5 out of 5 from 330 ratings, while Cram Crew averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Peterson's Test Prep or Cram Crew have ads?

Neither Peterson's Test Prep nor Cram Crew shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peterson's Test Prep or Cram Crew?

Peterson's Test Prep ships an update every 2 months, and Cram Crew every 2 weeks. Most recently, Peterson's Test Prep was updated on September 15, 2026 and Cram Crew on September 15, 2026.

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