Comparison

FINRA Securities Exam Prep vs Passmasters

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

Head to head
About

FINRA Securities Exam Prep

Prepare for six FINRA securities licensing exams with over 5,300 practice questions and simulated tests. Track your progress with a readiness score and receive expert explanations for every question. Study on any device with cross-platform synchronization.

Highlights
  • 5,300+ practice questions
  • 6 FINRA exams covered
  • Readiness Score tracking
  • Customizable practice tests
  • Expert explanations
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Simulated practice tests
Features
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Prepare to pass your FINRA securities exam with confidence. 5,300+ practice questions covering all 6 securities licensing exams in one app — SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66. Take a diagnostic test right now. No account needed. — ONE APP. SIX FINRA EXAMS. SIE · Series 6 · Series 7 · Series 63 · Series 65 · Series 66 All aligned to the latest FINRA exam content outlines. — KNOW EXACTLY WHEN YOU'RE READY Stop guessing whether you're prepared. Your Readiness Score tracks performance across every exam domain so you know exactly when it's time to schedule your test — and where to focus if you're not there yet. — STUDY YOUR WAY Build custom practice tests by domain or topic. Focus on your weak areas with adaptive logic, or drill down on questions you got wrong, skipped, or bookmarked. A daily Question of the Day keeps you sharp between longer study sessions. — UNDERSTAND, DON'T JUST MEMORIZE Every question comes with expert-written explanations that break down the reasoning behind each answer. Community Scores show how other learners performed on each question — so you can tell whether a tough question is hard for everyone or just a gap in your preparation. — WHAT'S INCLUDED 5,312 exam-style practice questions across 6 exams 36 full-length simulated practice tests Glossary terms for instant reference Readiness Score Analytics Custom Test Builder Cross-platform sync (Phone · Tablet · Web) — STUDY ANYWHERE, PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Available on mobile phones, tablets, and web. Start a practice test on your phone during lunch and finish it on your laptop at home. Your progress syncs seamlessly across every device. — TRY BEFORE YOU SUBSCRIBE. Take a full diagnostic test for any securities exam before you even create an account. After signing up, explore sample questions across every exam. When you're ready, one subscription unlocks everything — all 6 exams, all content. Monthly, quarterly, and annual plans available. — TRUSTED BY 250,000+ PROFESSIONALS Built on the same platform trusted by 250,000+ professionals across LearnZapp's certification prep apps. Designed to help you study smarter and pass faster. Terms of Service: https://www.learnzapp.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.learnzapp.com/privacy-statement.html

About

Passmasters

Prepare for securities and insurance licensing exams with comprehensive courses. Features include study manuals, video lectures, topic quizzes, and final exams to build confidence for your career.

Highlights
  • PDF Study Manuals
  • Instructor-Led Video Lectures
  • Topic Review Quizzes
  • Section Review Exams
  • Final Exams
  • On-the-Go Audio Lessons
Features
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Ace Your Securities and Insurance Exams with Confidence! Get licensed faster with PassMasters exam prep courses, designed to help you pass your Securities and Insurance licensing exams on the first try. PassMasters currently offers comprehensive courses for the SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, and Life Insurance (with more courses coming soon). Why Choose PassMasters? Our lead instructor brings 25+ years of industry experience, delivering proven, high-quality content tailored for success, ensuring our students master the concepts needed to succeed in their exams. Features of PassMasters Courses: • PDF Study Manual: Begin each section with a PDF to study and review before watching the related video lecture sessions. • Instructor-Led Videos Lectures: Multiple hours of on-demand instructor lead lectures on the topics covered in each exam. Start and stop the videos as your schedule permits. • Topic Review Quizzes: Take a targeted topic quiz after each topic to make sure you comprehend the concepts that were just presented. • Section Review Exam: End each section with a focused section review exam, which will give you the confidence to continue your studies. • Final Exam: Complete your studies with a final exam that is weighted exactly like the real exam. Do well on this and you are ready for the real exam. • On-the-Go Audio: Designed to accommodate our students' busy lifestyles, allowing you to listen to audio Essential Concepts of your course seamlessly. Whether you're multitasking or on the move, you can continue to learn and engage with PassMasters. Get started today and join thousands of successful professionals who have passed with our expert guidance. Don’t leave your licensing to chance - study with PassMasters and take the next step in your career with confidence!

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Passmasters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Passmasters at 100% against FINRA Securities Exam Prep's 71%. Passmasters also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). FINRA Securities Exam Prep's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FINRA Securities Exam Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and Passmasters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Passmasters holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FINRA Securities Exam Prep has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of FINRA Securities Exam Prep's written reviews are positive against 100% of Passmasters's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FINRA Securities Exam Prep ships an update every 5 months, Passmasters every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FINRA Securities Exam Prep versus Passmasters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFINRA Securities Exam PrepPassmasters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (50 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperlearnZappSuzanne Schultze-Rhoades

Customer experience

FINRA Securities Exam Prep

All ratings48 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

Passmasters

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FINRA Securities Exam Prep

Subscriptions4
  • All Access - 1 Month$24.991 Month
  • All Access - 3 Months$59.993 Months
  • All Access - 6 Months$99.996 Months
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  • All Access - 1 Year$149.991 Year
10 purchases

Passmasters

One-time10
  • Texas Personal Lines Law Renew$4.69
  • Texas Life & Health Law Renew$4.69
  • Texas Life Law Renew$4.69
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  • SIE Renew$57.90
  • Series 65 Renew$92.90
  • Series 6$174.99
  • Securities Industry Essentials$174.99
  • Texas Life Law$199.99
  • Texas Life & Health Law$234.99
  • Series 65$264.99

Questions

Is FINRA Securities Exam Prep free?
FINRA Securities Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passmasters free?
Passmasters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FINRA Securities Exam Prep or Passmasters?
Passmasters is rated higher. FINRA Securities Exam Prep averages 4.5 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Passmasters averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do FINRA Securities Exam Prep or Passmasters have ads?
Neither FINRA Securities Exam Prep nor Passmasters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FINRA Securities Exam Prep or Passmasters?
FINRA Securities Exam Prep ships an update every 5 months, and Passmasters every 6 weeks. Most recently, FINRA Securities Exam Prep was updated on November 3, 2026 and Passmasters on November 4, 2026.

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