Comparison

CCRN Exam Prep vs PASS CCRN®!

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

Head to head
About

CCRN Exam Prep

Prepare for your CCRN exam with over 700 practice questions. Study offline with content updated to current standards. A free version is available to explore features before upgrading to PRO for full access.

Highlights
  • 700+ practice questions
  • Offline study capability
  • Content updated to current standards
  • Mimics real exam style
  • Covers multiple critical care topics
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CCRN Exam Prep helps critical care nurses prepare for the AACN CCRN certification exam with original practice questions. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Full bank of 1290+ practice questions covering all six exam domains • Offline access: download once, practice anywhere • Gamified Game View: every question shown as a tile, color-coded to your last answer, with bookmark flags for review • Quick Start: rotates through your weakest categories • Review Incorrect and Review Flagged for focused drilling • Live accuracy and per-category mastery scores ACCESS TIERS • 48-Hour Access • 30-Day Access • Unlimited Access All purchases are one-time. None auto-renew. Each purchase adds to any remaining access you already have. DOMAINS COVERED Cardiovascular, respiratory, multisystem, endocrine, hematology, gastrointestinal, renal, and integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, and psychosocial, plus professional caring and ethical practice based on the AACN Synergy Model. WHO IT'S FOR Critical care and acute care nurses preparing for the AACN CCRN certification or renewal. CCRN® is a registered trademark of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by AACN. All practice questions are original content.

About

PASS CCRN®!

Prepare for the CCRN® Adult certification exam with comprehensive review, interactive learning activities, and over 1,000 practice questions. This app offers simulated exams and content updates reflecting the latest research and guidelines for critical care nursing.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive content review
  • Over 1,000 interactive practice questions
  • Study Mode with feedback
  • Practice Exam Mode for simulation
  • Interactive learning activities
  • Updated content reflecting latest guidelines
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Comprehensive content review to pass the latest CCRN®-Adult certification exam. Based on 6th print edition Prepare for success on the CCRN® (Adult) examination with a focused review, interactive learning activities, and practice exams! Pass CCRN® (Adult), 6th Edition provides online learning activities, multiple-choice questions, and simulated examinations to help you master each of the content areas covered on the most current CCRN® (Adult) exam. Content updates reflect the latest research evidence, treatment protocols, and national and international guidelines for critical care nursing. From exam-preparation expert Robin Donohoe Dennison, this edition makes studying easier with a more focused, quick-reference format, mobile learning activities, and more than 1,000 interactive questions in Study Mode and Practice Exam Mode. New to this edition NEW! Thoroughly updated content follows the latest CCRN® (Adult) exam blueprint, covering the content areas tested and matching the percentage of the examination devoted to each. NEW! Updates also reflect the latest research evidence and national and international guidelines and treatment protocols. NEW! Focus on need-to-know content helps you make the most of your study time. NEW! Interactive Learning Activities provide an engaging and stimulating way to review essential content, with question styles such as matching, fill-in-the blank, comparison, case studies, and more. NEW! References and Recommended Readings NEW! Improved design improves the book’s legibility and reduces eyestrain. Key Features More than 1,000 interactive practice questions can be answered in Study Mode, with feedback and page references, or in Practice Exam Mode for realistic simulated CCRN® (Adult) exam practice. Virtually unlimited number of practice exams in Practice Exam Mode provides unrivalled realistic practice for the CCRN® (Adult) exam. Simplified outline format makes it easier to read, understand, and remember the information you must know to pass the CCRN® (Adult) exam. Abundant tables, illustrations, concept maps, and algorithms help to clarify content and highlight key concepts. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 032376150X Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9780323761505 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payment - $59.99 Three months auto-renewing payment - $39.99 Monthly auto-renewing payment - $29.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Editor(s): Robin Donohoe Dennison, DNP, CNE, NEA-BC, NPD-BC Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

Screenshots

CCRN Exam Prep4 screens
PASS CCRN®!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCRN Exam Prep at 75% against PASS CCRN®!'s 20%. CCRN Exam Prep also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). PASS CCRN®!'s advantage is rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 119 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. CCRN Exam Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PASS CCRN®! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PASS CCRN®! holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PASS CCRN®! has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of CCRN Exam Prep's written reviews are positive against 20% of PASS CCRN®!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCRN Exam Prep ships an update every 119 months, PASS CCRN®! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CCRN Exam Prep versus PASS CCRN®!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCRN Exam PrepPASS CCRN®!
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.8 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 119 monthsEvery 5 months — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB148 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMed Preps LLCSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

CCRN Exam Prep

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%

PASS CCRN®!

All ratings75 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative29.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CCRN Exam Prep

One-time4
  • 48-Hour Access$19.99
  • CCRN Exam Prep Pro Version$19.99
  • 30-Day Access$39.99
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  • Unlimited Access$59.99
6 purchases

PASS CCRN®!

Subscriptions6
  • PASS CCRN®! 1M Sub$29.991 Month
  • PASS CCRN®! 3M Sub$39.993 Months
  • 25% Off-Limited Period Offer$44.991 Year
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  • 20% Off-Limited Period Offer$47.991 Year
  • 15% Off-Limited Period Offer$50.991 Year
  • PASS CCRN®! 1Y Sub.$59.991 Year

Questions

Is CCRN Exam Prep free?
CCRN Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PASS CCRN®! free?
PASS CCRN®! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CCRN Exam Prep or PASS CCRN®!?
PASS CCRN®! is rated higher. CCRN Exam Prep averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PASS CCRN®! averages 3.8 from 75 ratings.
Which is updated more often, CCRN Exam Prep or PASS CCRN®!?
CCRN Exam Prep ships an update every 119 months, and PASS CCRN®! every 5 months. Most recently, CCRN Exam Prep was updated on October 7, 2026 and PASS CCRN®! on October 9, 2026.

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