LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring vs MasterCFA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring
Prepare for the LSAT with a comprehensive mobile course designed to replace traditional study methods. Access real LSAT questions, proven strategies from expert instructors, and personalized analytics to track your progress and improve your score.
- Proven strategies from 99th percentile instructors
- 1-on-1 private tutoring sessions
- Digital LSAT simulator with 90 Prep Tests
- Access to 9000+ real LSAT questions
- Weekly live Q&A Office Hours
- Detailed progress analytics
- Real-time chat and message boards
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Your success is our success. Created by the same Harvard Law School alumni behind BarMax, LSATMax is the pioneer in comprehensive LSAT prep courses on mobile. Join over 500,000 students who have trusted LSATMax to prepare for the LSAT, raise your LSAT score and gain admission into the law school of your dreams. LSATMax is free to download and comes with a ton of free content, including a free digital LSAT, daily drills, video lessons and Office Hours so this app is must have for anyone preparing for the LSAT. But LSATMax is much more than a supplement or digital LSAT simulator—it is actually a comprehensive LSAT prep course specifically designed to replace traditional options and it is the only LSAT app on the market to offer students instant access. 60-day access packages start at just $599 with packages available for longer durations to let you truly study however long you need. Features include: PROVEN STRATEGIES Watch our 99th percentile instructors with over a decade of LSAT prep courses under their belt break down every question type and concept with proven strategies guaranteed to raise your score. 99TH PERCENTILE ONLY TUTORS Looking for 1-on-1 support? Schedule 1-on-1 private tutoring sessions with our 99th percentile LSAT tutors directly in the app. DIGITAL LSAT SIMULATOR Simulate an authentic digital LSAT experience on all 90 Prep Tests. ONLINE ACCESS LSATMax comes with online access so you can access all of our materials, including our free content, from your computer as well. REAL LSAT QUESTIONS Gain experience by studying with 9000+ real, officially licensed questions from previous LSATs. WEEKLY OFFICE HOURS Join our 99th percentile instructors for live Q & As or watch replays on-demand via our new Office Hours portal. DETAILED ANALYTICS In-app analytics will track your progress, highlighting your weaknesses, so you can maximize your precious study time, unlike typical LSAT prep courses. REAL-TIME CHAT & MESSAGE BOARDS While LSATMax is a remote-learning process, you are not alone. Every question has a real-time message board where you can post questions and communicate directly with your LSAT instructors, giving you an interactive learning space similar to LSAT prep courses in-person. HARDCOPY MATERIALS When you sign up for an LSATMax course, we will ship you hardcopy binders of the course materials (i.e. lessons, homework assignments & diagnostic exams) so you can follow along using paper and pencil. *** Actual testimonials from real students (with full names unlike our competitors): “I went from a 152 to a 174. Now I have an actual shot at Harvard . . . pretty cool.” - Chris Dinkel, Oral Roberts University “LSATMax is my hero! My starting score was around a 155-158, and I scored a 170 on the June LSAT.” - Austin Sheehy, University of Central Oklahoma “I scored below a 150 on my first practice LSAT . . . In June 2016 I took the LSAT and scored a 170. I couldn’t have done it without LSATMax.” - Kyle Ryman, Texas A&M “In case you’re wondering, my score went up about 12 points! Highly recommend it!” - Odessa Stevens, University of Washington “Amazing app and amazing staff. Improved 23 points because of LSATMax! BarMax . . . see you in a few months!” - D’Angelo Loyd, University of Louisville “There is no other app that offers such extensive and comprehensive preparation as LSATMax. This is an incredible app . . . Best investment I have made in my life.” - Pablo Calzada, Oakland University *** Raise your score with LSATMax. Guaranteed. It could be the difference between a safety school and your dream school—or law school loans and scholarships. *** More Questions? Contact us on social media @LSATMax, email us at info@testmaxprep.com or call us directly at 855.931.0802 Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm PT. Terms of Use: https://testmaxprep.com/policies/terms Privacy Policy: https://testmaxprep.com/policies/privacy
MasterCFA
Prepare for your CFA Level I exam with a comprehensive learning platform. Access high-quality video lessons, create custom quizzes from thousands of questions, and utilize flashcards with spaced repetition.
- Course Library for CFA Level 1
- Adaptive Quiz with 8000+ questions
- Dash Cards with spaced repetition
- Comprehensive explanations
- Engaging illustrations
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The MasterCFA learning platform was developed to help you make the most of your CFA Level I Examination preparation. With the most current and relevant CFA topics, engaging illustrations, and comprehensive explanations designed to suit any learning style, we have the tools you need to pass the exam. Features: * Course Library: High-quality learning prep videos for CFA Level 1 Modules * Adaptive Quiz: Create unlimited custom quizzes from 8000+ questions * Dash Cards: Over 2000 pre-filled flash cards with spaced repetition Coming soon: * Masa: Your own AI powered guide to the CFA exam! MasterCFA is dedicated to helping you prepare your best for the CFA Level 1 examination. We would love to hear your feedback at support@mastercfa.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mastercfa.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MasterCFA at 100% against LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring's 55%. MasterCFA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring's advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $94.99 per month and MasterCFA sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MasterCFA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring has 4.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring's written reviews are positive against 100% of MasterCFA's.
LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring ships an update every 3 weeks, MasterCFA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring | MasterCFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.7K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TestMax, Inc. | Blooming Recall |
Customer experience
LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring
MasterCFA
Bugs and requests
LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect answers marked as correct
- Formatting issues in reading passages
- Inconsistent performance across web and app
- Login and device verification problems
Requested features
4 requests- More detailed analytics and progress tracking
- Improved reading comprehension resources
- Better syncing across devices
- Easier access to video explanations
MasterCFA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LSAT Max LSAT Prep & Tutoring
- On-Demand$94.991 Month
- Office Hours Subscription$99.991 Month
- Live Monthly$149.991 Month
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- On-Demand$149.991 Month
- On-Demand$234.993 Months
- LSATMax Monthly Subscription$249.991 Month
- Live + Tutoring$249.991 Month
- On-Demand$359.993 Months
- Live Quarterly$374.993 Months
- Live + Tutoring$599.993 Months
- Reveal Instructor Response$0.99
- June 2018 LSAT$9.99
- September 2018 LSAT$9.99
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- November 2018 LSAT$9.99
- September 2019 LSAT$9.99
- November 2019 LSAT$9.99
- LSATMax 60$599.99
- LSATMax 180$749.99
- LSATMax Full Course Basic$799.99
- LSATMax 365$999.00
- Full Course$999.99
MasterCFA
- MasterCFA Pro: 20% Off$9.991 Month
- MasterCFA Pro$24.991 Month
- MasterCFA Pro: 33% Off$99.99
- MasterCFA Pro: 25% Off$149.99
- MasterCFA Pro$149.99
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- MasterCFA: Level 1$149.99
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