CFA Exam Practice vs Hipocampus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CFA Exam Practice
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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.
Hipocampus
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Hipocampus is a serious flashcard and spaced-repetition app for high-stakes professional exams: USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3, NCLEX, Bar, CFA, CPA, ANZCA Primary, Royal College exams, AMC, and custom study plans. WHY HIPOCAMPUS - FSRS-5 scheduling: Pro review sessions use the modern FSRS memory model to schedule each card around difficulty, stability, and retrievability. - Active recall first: review from the answer side only after you commit, then rate Again, Hard, Good, or Easy. - Free recall: Pro users can type an answer or write with Apple Pencil, then grade the response into the scheduler. - Insights: Pro charts show recent recall accuracy, reviews this week, and a 14-day due-card forecast. - Cram mode: review every active card before an exam without polluting your main schedule. - Bring your own decks: create cards in-app or import compatible .apkg deck exports from Files. FREE AND PRO Free includes local deck creation, seeded exam decks, and manual review. Hipocampus Pro unlocks FSRS-5 scheduling, coach explanations after missed cards, Insights, cram mode, .apkg import, and Pencil or typed free-recall grading. Pro is available as auto-renewing subscriptions: - Hipocampus Pro Monthly: monthly subscription. - Hipocampus Pro Yearly: yearly subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation of purchase. PRIVACY AND TERMS Privacy Policy: https://hipocampus.keenshift.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://hipocampus.keenshift.ai/terms Support: https://hipocampus.keenshift.ai/support Hipocampus is a study tool, not a medical, legal, or financial-advice product. Always verify clinical, legal, and financial facts against primary sources before acting on them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CFA Exam Practice at none against Hipocampus's 3. CFA Exam Practice also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Hipocampus'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
Both are free to download. Hipocampus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CFA Exam Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CFA Exam Practice | Hipocampus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zakaria Ferzazi | Mitaanshu Agarwal |
In-app purchases
CFA Exam Practice
No in-app purchases
Hipocampus
- Hipocampus Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Hipocampus Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Hipocampus Pro Lifetime$199.99
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