Comparison

USCIS Civics Test App vs ReadyCitizen

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

Head to head
About

USCIS Civics Test App

Prepare for the U.S. citizenship test with realistic mock interviews in English and Spanish. Study all official civics questions using flashcards, quizzes, study guides, and audiobooks. Features include speech recognition feedback and ZIP code personalization for elected officials.

Highlights
  • Realistic mock interviews
  • Speech recognition feedback
  • English and Spanish language support
  • Official civics question study guides
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Premium audiobooks
  • ZIP code lookup for officials
Features
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Citizenry is the only U.S. citizenship test preparation app with realistic mock interviews in both English and Spanish, plus everything you need to prepare for your naturalization interview. Practice realistic N-400 mock interviews that closely simulate the actual USCIS citizenship interview. Answer questions out loud using speech recognition, receive instant feedback, and build confidence before your interview. Practice interviews in both English and Spanish, and adjust the interview speed at any time, allowing you to slow down the interviewer for better understanding or speed things up for a greater challenge. Study all 128 official USCIS civics questions for the 2025 Civics Test. Citizenry includes flashcards, quizzes, study guides, and premium audiobooks to help you prepare for every part of the US citizenship test. If you filed Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025, Citizenry includes everything you need for the 2025 Civics Test. Study whenever, wherever with Citizenry's premium audiobook, available in English and Spanish. Listen with captions, shuffle mode, and adjustable playback speeds so you can learn at your own pace. CORE FEATURES • Mock Video Interviews (Pro): Practice unlimited realistic USCIS citizenship interviews and receive real-time feedback on your spoken answers. Available in English and Spanish with adjustable interview speed. • Premium Audiobook (Pro): Listen in English or Spanish with captions, adjustable playback speed, shuffle mode, sleep timer, and infinity mode. • Flashcards: Master every official USCIS civics question by swiping right when you know the answer or left to bookmark it for later review. • Study Guides: Review every official USCIS civics question and answer with organized study materials. Also includes the Top 25 most missed civics questions, complete with memorization tips. • N-400 Questions: Review questions the USCIS officer may ask you about your N-400 application in order to assess your eligibility for naturalization. Includes tips and sample answers. • Quizzes: Test your knowledge with short, interactive quizzes covering all official USCIS civics questions. • ZIP Code Lookup: Personalize your study guide and quizzes with your U.S. Representative and other elected officials based on your ZIP Code. • Daily Practice: Add the Daily Quiz Widget to your Home Screen for quick, one-tap study sessions. • Supports 22 Languages: Instantly switch between English and your preferred language throughout the app. Some premium features require a Pro subscription. Privacy Policy: https://citizenryapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://citizenryapp.com/terms-of-service

About

ReadyCitizen

Prepare for your U.S. citizenship interview with a comprehensive study companion. Practice civics questions, engage in AI-powered mock interviews, and follow a personalized study plan. Supports English and Spanish interfaces for accessible learning.

Highlights
  • 228 civics questions (2008 & 2025 versions)
  • AI mock interviews with feedback
  • Personalized daily study plans
  • Bilingual English/Spanish interface
  • Reading and writing practice
  • User-friendly design for new tech users
Features
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Get ready for your U.S. citizenship interview — in English, with support in Spanish. ReadyCitizen is the focused, accessible study companion built for N-400 applicants. Whether your interview is in two weeks or six months, your daily plan adapts to the time you have left. WHAT'S INSIDE All 228 civics questions — both the 100-question (2008) and 128-question (2025) versions, plus the simplified 65+ track. Browse by topic, search by keyword, study at your pace. AI mock interviews — practice with a virtual USCIS officer. Choose friendly, strict, or fast. Speak your answer, get instant feedback on whether it would pass. Personalized study plan — tell us your interview date, get a daily plan that rotates through Government, History, Civics, plus reading and writing practice. Bilingual interface — switch between English and Spanish anytime. All civics content stays in English (that's what's tested), but explanations and the app itself follow your language. Reading and writing practice — read sentences aloud, write dictation, just like the real interview. Designed for first-time test-takers — every screen is built for users who may not be tech experts. Big buttons, plain language, no jargon. FREE TO START Browse civics questions, take quick quizzes, and try one full mock interview — all free. Premium unlocks unlimited mock interviews, full study tracking, and professional audio for every question. PREMIUM PRICING • Monthly: $9.99 • Yearly: $29.99 (save 75% vs monthly) • Lifetime: $49.99 once The N-400 application costs $760. ReadyCitizen Lifetime is 6% of that. IMPORTANT NOTES ReadyCitizen is a study tool, not a law firm. We don't represent you before USCIS. Mock interview AI feedback is for practice — not a guarantee of how a real officer will respond. If you need legal help, hire a qualified immigration attorney. Privacy policy: https://readycitizen.app/privacy Terms of service: https://readycitizen.app/terms Questions? hello@readycitizen.app

Screenshots

USCIS Civics Test App4 screens
ReadyCitizen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ReadyCitizen at none against USCIS Civics Test App's shown. ReadyCitizen also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). USCIS Civics Test App's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. USCIS Civics Test App sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ReadyCitizen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for USCIS Civics Test App against 5.0 for ReadyCitizen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USCIS Civics Test App has 14K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USCIS Civics Test App ships an update every 2 weeks, ReadyCitizen weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
USCIS Civics Test App versus ReadyCitizen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSCIS Civics Test AppReadyCitizen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJennifer BrisbaneMarco Saenz

Customer experience

USCIS Civics Test App

All ratings13,509 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.9%

ReadyCitizen

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

USCIS Civics Test App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Mock interview has a lot of problems, doesn't work most of the time
  • Mock interview keeps freezing

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add pronunciation of answers to mock interview
  • Add audiobook mode without explanations, just questions and answers

ReadyCitizen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

USCIS Civics Test App

Subscriptions7
  • Citizenry Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Citizenry Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Citizenry Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Citizenry Pro Annual3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Citizenry Pro Annual7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Citizenry Pro Annual$29.991 Year
  • Citizenry Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Citizenry Pro Lifetime$39.99
3 purchases

ReadyCitizen

Subscriptions2
  • ReadyCitizen Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ReadyCitizen Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadyCitizen Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is USCIS Civics Test App free?
USCIS Civics Test App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadyCitizen free?
ReadyCitizen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, USCIS Civics Test App or ReadyCitizen?
ReadyCitizen is rated higher. USCIS Civics Test App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while ReadyCitizen averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do USCIS Civics Test App or ReadyCitizen have ads?
USCIS Civics Test App shows ads; ReadyCitizen does not.
Which is updated more often, USCIS Civics Test App or ReadyCitizen?
USCIS Civics Test App ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReadyCitizen weekly. Most recently, USCIS Civics Test App was updated on November 10, 2026 and ReadyCitizen on November 9, 2026.

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