Comparison

CPA Test Exam Prep vs Simple EA

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

Head to head
About

CPA Test Exam Prep

Prepare for your Certified Public Accountant exam with a personalized study plan and over 500 practice questions. Track your progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, and compare your scores to the community average to boost your confidence and pass on your first attempt.

Highlights
  • Personalized study plan
  • 500+ practice questions
  • Track strengths and weaknesses
  • Detailed test statistics
  • Community score comparison
  • Choose certification topics
Features
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Pass your Certified Public Accountant exam with flying colors! Boost your confidence in passing the first time with our mobile app and a personal study plan based on your current skill and requirements! The CPA designation distinguishes licensed accounting professionals committed to protecting the public interest. These professionals offer financial statement audits and other attestation services to help inform investors about the financial health of organizations. They provide individuals and families with valuable knowledge and advice on taxes and financial planning. In business and industry, CPAs offer organizations around the world tax, financial reporting and advisory services to drive strategic decision-making and foster growth and success. Key features: - Choose from different topics required to receive a certification - Practice with 500+ questions - Track your strengths and weaknesses within Stats section of the app - Study detailed statistics of every test you take - Compare your score to the community average for almost any type of exam - - - - Purchases, subscriptions and terms You need to buy a lifetime access or subscribe to get access to all features, courses and questions. The cost of the purchase is charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions are auto-renewable and are billed at the rate and period selected depending on the subscription plan. Users’ accounts are charged for auto-renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use: https://mastrapi.com/terms Privacy policy: https://mastrapi.com/policy

About

Simple EA

Features
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Prepare for the IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE) with a practice-first study system for all three parts. Simple Enrolled Agent includes 4,800+ original multiple-choice questions for the current testing cycle (tax law through Dec. 31, 2025), each with a rationale, per-option explanations, a key concept, and an IRS source reference. WHAT IS INSIDE - Parts 1, 2, and 3 with every exam domain - 4,800+ original practice questions - Domain-weighted 100-question, 3.5-hour mock exams - Accuracy and an internal study benchmark (not an official scaled-score estimate) - Complete reading guide, flashcards, fill-in drills, and matching games - A structured Learn path combining reading, video, and question-bank practice - Part 1 video course, with new Part 2 and Part 3 videos included as released - Practice filters, daily goals, streaks, saved questions, and mastery statistics - Questions and readings work offline; videos require internet - No account, ads, or tracking FREE PREVIEW Try 5 questions, 5 flashcards, and 3 fill-in drills from Part 1 Domain 1, plus the first video lesson and available introductory reading. SEA PRO Monthly, annual, and lifetime in-app purchase options unlock the complete question bank, readings, full mock exams, flashcards, games, the Part 1 video course, and new Pro content as released. Current localized pricing and any eligible introductory offer are displayed by the App Store in the app. IMPORTANT Simple Enrolled Agent is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the IRS, PSI Services, or any government agency. Questions are original learning drills, not actual exam questions. Mock accuracy and study benchmarks are unofficial and do not predict an official result. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://simple-enrolled-agent.pages.dev/privacy

Screenshots

CPA Test Exam Prep4 screens
Simple EA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CPA Test Exam Prep at 13.0 against Simple EA's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CPA Test Exam Prep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Simple EA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CPA Test Exam Prep versus Simple EA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPA Test Exam PrepSimple EA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMastrAPI立派 汪

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CPA Test Exam Prep

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly with Trial7 Days trial$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
3 purchases

Simple EA

Subscriptions2
  • SEA Pro Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • SEA Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • SEA Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is CPA Test Exam Prep free?
CPA Test Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple EA free?
Simple EA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CPA Test Exam Prep or Simple EA have ads?
Neither CPA Test Exam Prep nor Simple EA shows ads.

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