Comparison

CFA Exam Practice vs Charter5m

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

Head to head
About

CFA Exam Practice

Features
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Prepare effectively for the CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam with the all-in-one CFA Exam Practice app. Whether you're tackling Level I, II, or III, our app offers a powerful combination of quizzes, mock tests, flashcards, and progress tracking to help you master complex finance concepts and exam strategies. Key Features: - Practice Quizzes – Strengthen your understanding with topic-based quizzes covering ethics, economics, financial reporting, portfolio management, and more. - Mock Exams – Simulate real CFA exam conditions with full-length tests to build confidence and timing. - Flashcards – Memorize formulas, key definitions, and core concepts quickly with smart flashcard decks. - Progress Tracking – Monitor your improvement with detailed performance analytics and personalized insights. - User-Friendly Interface – Clean and distraction-free layout for optimal study focus. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CFA Institute. It is an independent educational tool designed to help candidates prepare for the CFA® Program exams.

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Charter5m

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Pass CFA Level I with focused 5-minute lessons. Spaced-repetition flashcards lock in every concept so it's still there on exam day. Charter5m turns CFA Level I prep into a daily app habit. Open it on the train, finish one micro-lesson, take a quick quiz, see one flashcard. That's a session. A few sessions a day and you cover the entire curriculum without burning out. WHAT YOU GET • 1,000+ micro-lessons across all 10 CFA Level I topics • FSRS-6 spaced repetition — the most accurate scheduling algorithm in flashcard apps today • A flashcard for every lesson, scheduled at the exact moment you're about to forget it • 1,500+ glossary terms with definitions and example usage • End-of-module quizzes to lock in mastery before you move on • 20 full-length 180-question mock exams in real CFA exam format • Performance analysis after every mock exam — a topic-by-topic breakdown of your strengths and weak spots, so you know exactly what to study next • Learn from every mistake — review each exam question with the correct answer and a full explanation • Bilingual Assist — tap any term to see it in your native language alongside the English • Daily reminders that respect your time • No ads, no tracking, no distractions TOPICS COVERED • Quantitative Methods • Economics • Financial Statement Analysis • Corporate Issuers • Equity Investments • Fixed Income • Derivatives • Alternative Investments • Portfolio Management • Ethical and Professional Standards KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU STAND Every full-length mock ends with an instant topic-by-topic breakdown — see what you've mastered and which topics are quietly costing you points. Then review every question you missed with a full worked explanation, so the same mistake never trips you up twice. It's like a tutor pointing straight at your weak spots and walking you through every fix — so you study what actually moves your score. 9 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED Read every lesson in English. Tap Bilingual Assist to see translations in Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Brazilian Portuguese, or Arabic — perfect for non-native English speakers preparing for an English-language exam. CHARTER5M PREMIUM Start free. Charter5m Premium unlocks unlimited daily lessons, unlimited spaced-repetition reviews, and all full-length mock exams so you can move through the curriculum at your own pace. • Charter5m Premium Monthly • Charter5m Premium 6 Months • Charter5m Premium Annual Every new subscriber gets a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://charter5m.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://charter5m.com/privacy Questions, feedback, or feature requests? Email support@charter5m.com. Charter5m is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CFA Institute. CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks of CFA Institute.

Screenshots

CFA Exam Practice4 screens
Charter5m4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CFA Exam Practice at none against Charter5m's 2. CFA Exam Practice also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Charter5m's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Charter5m sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CFA Exam Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
CFA Exam Practice versus Charter5m: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCFA Exam PracticeCharter5m
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZakaria FerzaziDoan Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

CFA Exam Practice

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Charter5m

Subscriptions2
  • Charter5m Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Charter5m Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is CFA Exam Practice free?
CFA Exam Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charter5m free?
Charter5m is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CFA Exam Practice or Charter5m have ads?
CFA Exam Practice shows ads; Charter5m does not.

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