StudyNotary vs CertPrep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StudyNotary
Prepare for your state's notary exam with targeted practice in law, ethics, and compliance. Build confidence through full-length exams, domain-specific drills, and flashcards. Access official resources and track your progress.
- State-specific notary exam prep
- Practice exams
- Domain-specific drills
- Flashcards for review
- Progress tracking
- Official resource links
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StudyNotary is a state‑aware notary prep app for U.S. notaries. Choose your state and get targeted practice across core domains like notary law, ethics, compliance, and professional practice. Build confidence with a full‑length practice exam, domain‑specific drills, and flashcards. Includes features like: - State selection with tailored topic domains - Full‑length practice exam (when applicable) - Focused practice by domain or custom sets - Flashcards for quick review - Progress history saved on device - Official resources and handbook links where available Exam requirements vary by state. Some states do not require a written exam; StudyNotary adapts the experience accordingly and links to official guidance when available.
CertPrep
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Notary Cert Companion is your all-in-one study tool for the Notary Public commission exam. Covers national notary fundamentals plus state-specific content for California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. PASSIVE LEARNING Receive notary exam questions throughout your day via notifications. Set how many per day and your preferred time window. Build notary knowledge during commutes, breaks, and downtime without opening the app. PRACTICE YOUR WAY Choose how many questions per session and study at your own pace. Every question includes a detailed explanation citing the relevant state statute or notary principle. 500+ questions covering acknowledgments, jurats, oaths, identification requirements, journal keeping, seal requirements, and prohibited acts. REALISTIC MOCK EXAMS Simulate the real notary exam with timed mock exams. Choose from three modes: - Timed: Test under pressure - Untimed: Focus on accuracy - Sudden Death: One wrong answer and it's over Answers are hidden until you finish, then reviewed with full explanations. SMART ANALYTICS Track your accuracy, streaks, study time, and score trends. See your most missed questions and weakest topics so you know exactly where to focus. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no servers, no tracking. All your data stays on your device. Zero data collection. Free version includes 10 practice questions per session and 1 passive learning question per day. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Notary Association or any state government.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StudyNotary at none against CertPrep's 1. StudyNotary also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. CertPrep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StudyNotary asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | StudyNotary | CertPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OwlRise LLC | Jan Roldan Hernandez |
In-app purchases
StudyNotary
No in-app purchases
CertPrep
- Notary Public Certitication Premium$3.99





