Comparison

CNA Test Prep vs LPN Notes

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

Head to head
About

CNA Test Prep

Prepare for your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam with a comprehensive bank of over 900 practice questions. Access content offline, utilize gamified learning modes, and focus on your weakest areas for effective study. Multiple access tiers are available as one-time purchases.

Highlights
  • 900+ practice questions
  • Offline access
  • Gamified Game View
  • Quick Start mode
  • Review incorrect/flagged questions
  • Accuracy and mastery scores
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CNA Test Prep helps nurse aides prepare for the certified nursing assistant (CNA) competency exam with original practice questions. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Full bank of 900+ practice questions covering every skill area • 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. SKILL AREAS COVERED Physical care skills, the role of the nurse aide, and psychosocial care skills. WHO IT'S FOR Nurse aides preparing for the state certified nursing assistant (CNA) competency exam. Certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification is administered by state nurse aide registries and their testing providers. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any nurse aide registry or testing provider. All practice questions are original content.

About

LPN Notes

A comprehensive clinical pocket guide for nurses and students, offering quick access to essential medical information, procedures, and patient education. It aids in preparing for exams and delivering safe healthcare with features like smart search and note-taking capabilities.

Highlights
  • Procedures and skills guide
  • System-specific patient assessment
  • Disease and patient education
  • Med-Surg & Emergency scenarios
  • Life span considerations (Geri/Ob/Peds)
  • Spanish translator
  • Rich-text notes and voice memos
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. This popular, easy-to-use guide delivers the practical, clinically oriented content you need to deliver safe and effective health care in hospital and home settings and is perfect for preparing for NCLEX-PN Exam. Increase your confidence with the LPN Notes: Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide. Mobile app format for on the go with NCLEX® tips - perfect for preparing for the NCLEX®-PN exam. Thoroughly revised and updated, you’ll have access to even more of the commonly-used by rarely memorized clinical information that nurses and students need. KEY FEATURES * Procedures Tab presents the common skills, procedures, and equipment, required to perform routine nursing tasks. * Assess Tab provides comprehensive, system-specific information, including the skills, procedures, and tools necessary to perform an assessment on an adult patient. * Disease/Patient Education Tab covers the most common diseases and disorders, homecare, safe medication administration practices, and safety as well as common patient education issues. * Med-Surg & Emergency Tab presents 20 of the most commonly encountered symptoms and scenarios. * Geri/Ob/Peds Tab now features geriatric assessment tips for 6 common marker conditions (SPICES) that could indicate increased risk for functional decline or even death. * Life Span Tab combines geriatrics, obstetrics, and pediatrics to focus on life span considerations. * Tools Tab includes a Spanish translator with phonetic pronunciations. * No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. NEW TO THIS EDITION * Easier-to-use design and layout with a table of contents. SPECIAL FEATURES: Locate a disease, symptom, or medication in the fastest possible manner: - Use "Spotlight Search" from the Home screen - Tap and Hold launch icon to open the Last Topic, History, Favorites - Navigate using multiple indices - History to open frequently visited pages - Bookmarks NEVER FORGET ANYTHING: Mark topics with relevant information: - Rich-text notes - Voice memos - Annotations with scribble, doodle, or text You choose the method to note this regardless of the context you are in to ensure that the important facts are available whenever you access the topic, whether it is tomorrow or six months from now. No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 0803699743 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 978-0803699748 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $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 Author(s): Ehren Myers RN, BSN Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Screenshots

CNA Test Prep4 screens
LPN Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LPN Notes at 4.7 against CNA Test Prep's 3.2. LPN Notes also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 119 months). CNA Test Prep's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. CNA Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and LPN Notes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $22.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LPN Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of CNA Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 50% of LPN Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CNA Test Prep ships an update every 119 months, LPN Notes every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CNA Test Prep versus LPN Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNA Test PrepLPN Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (17 ratings)4.7 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1754 — better
Update frequencyEvery 119 monthsEvery 7 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 MB45 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMed Preps LLCSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

CNA Test Prep

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral36.4%
Negative45.5%

LPN Notes

All ratings54 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CNA Test Prep

One-time4
  • CNA Test Prep Pro Version$4.99
  • 48-Hour Access$7.99
  • 30-Day Access$19.99
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  • Unlimited Access$34.99
6 purchases

LPN Notes

Subscriptions5
  • 25% Off-Limited Time Offer$22.491 Year
  • LPN Notes 1/Y Sub Offer$23.991 Year
  • 20% Off-Limited Time Offer$23.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • 15% Off-Limited Time Offer$25.491 Year
  • LPN Notes 1/Y Sub3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • LPN Notes-5th Edition$29.99

Questions

Is CNA Test Prep free?
CNA Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LPN Notes free?
LPN Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CNA Test Prep or LPN Notes?
LPN Notes is rated higher. CNA Test Prep averages 3.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while LPN Notes averages 4.7 from 54 ratings.
Which is updated more often, CNA Test Prep or LPN Notes?
CNA Test Prep ships an update every 119 months, and LPN Notes every 7 months. Most recently, CNA Test Prep was updated on October 2, 2026 and LPN Notes on October 2, 2026.

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