SIFT Tutoring vs Points to Stripes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIFT Tutoring
Prepare for the SIFT exam with over 1400 practice questions and flashcards covering essential skills like math, reading, and spatial reasoning. Access free lessons and tests, or unlock full content with a monthly subscription. Online tutoring is also available.
- 1400+ practice questions
- Math Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Mechanical Comprehension
- Spatial Apperception
- Flashcards
- ASTB prediction test
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There are 1400+ SIFT practice questions prepared by expert tutors. Each lesson contains homework problems and then a practice test. The application includes: • Math Skills • Reading Comprehension • Mechanical Comprehension • Simple Drawings • Hidden Figures • Army Aviation Information • Spatial Apperception • Final Practice test • Flashcards • ASTB prediction test In addition to a mobile application, it provides unique flexibility in learning and offers effective online one-on-one tutoring sessions via Skype or Zoom. The first session/evaluation is free, so join the SIFT Tutoring and become a part of the truly life-changing and successful journey that our students have accomplished. Subscription: Unlock Full SIFT Access for $9.99/ month. If you don't choose to subscribe you can continue to use free lessons and tests. Privacy Policy: https://officers.asvab-tutoring.com/info/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://officers.asvab-tutoring.com/info/terms-of-use
Points to Stripes
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Two missions, one app. Whether you're studying for the ASVAB to enlist or planning your next Army promotion board, Points to Stripes runs on real reference data and the actual rules, not guesswork. Pick your journey at setup, and the whole app reshapes around you. FUTURE ENLISTEES — CRUSH THE ASVAB • AFQT-focused study on the four subtests that set your score (AR, WK, PC, MK) • Practice built four ways: quick quizzes, timed pacing drills, a full diagnostic, and review-missed mode • Per-subtest mastery tracking and a readiness trend, so you know when you're actually ready • Test-date countdown and a daily goal to keep prep on pace • Careers explorer with real ASVAB line-score requirements across all five branches — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard SOLDIERS — PLAN YOUR NEXT STRIPE • Promotion-points calculator built on the actual AR 600-8-19 rules • Real monthly HQDA cutoff scores by MOS for SGT/E-5 and SSG/E-6 • Per-MOS 6-month cutoff trend so you can read the direction • A what-if simulator and a ranked "next move" roadmap to close your gap fastest • Alerts the moment new monthly cutoffs post FREE VS PRO • Free: countdown, daily goal, and mastery (applicants); points, gap, and top move (soldiers) • Pro: full practice modes and analytics (applicants); full roadmap, simulator, cutoff trends, and alerts (soldiers) • Plans: $29.99/year or $4.99/month, plus a soldier-only 90-day Promotion Sprint pass for $9.99 Accurate inputs, honest outputs. From your first score to your next stripe, know exactly where you stand and what to do next. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS Points to Stripes Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: • Pro Annual — $29.99 / year • Pro Monthly — $4.99 / month • Soldier-only 90-day Promotion Sprint pass for $9.99 Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically for the same period and price unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pointstostripes.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://pointstostripes.com/privacy/ Points to Stripes is an independent study and planning tool. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or any branch of the armed forces. All practice questions are original, the app uses NO real ASVAB questions. Scores, promotion points, and cutoffs are estimates and reference data for planning only; confirm enlistment eligibility with a recruiter and verify promotion points with your S1 / IPPS-A. AFQT is a 1–99 percentile score.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SIFT Tutoring at 13.0 against Points to Stripes's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. SIFT Tutoring sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month and Points to Stripes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | SIFT Tutoring | Points to Stripes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (550 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 550 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Debbrata Das | Voroxi Group LLC |
Bugs and requests
SIFT Tutoring
Reported bugs
9 issues- Login screen freezes or gets stuck after successful authentication
- Practice tests fail to grade or display results
- Timer continues running during question load times
- App crashes before completing full practice exams
- Cannot submit tests on final page
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- Prediction test times out after completion
- Lag between questions makes timed sections unusable
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Hidden figures answers don't match provided pictures
Requested features
8 requests- Answer explanations for all practice test questions
- Highlight correct shapes after spatial reasoning questions
- Better visual representation for hidden figures and simple drawings
- Improved timer that pauses during loading screens
- Section-specific time limits matching actual SIFT exam
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- Ability to skip questions and return without cycling through all
- Offline study mode
- Dark mode option
Points to Stripes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SIFT Tutoring
- Unlock Full SIFT Access$14.991 Month
Points to Stripes
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Sprint$9.993 Months
- Pro Annual$29.991 Year
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