Comparison

PMP Prep vs PMP Exam

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

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PMP Prep

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PMP EXAM PREP: PASS YOUR PMI CERTIFICATION ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT The PMP has a 60 percent first-attempt pass rate. The 2021 exam is approximately half predictive and half agile and hybrid. Candidates who fail are weak on Earned Value math, ITTO memorization, and agile methodology content added in 2021. EVM CALCULATOR Enter PV, EV, AC, and BAC to calculate all 8 EVM formulas: CV (Cost Variance) equals EV minus AC. Positive means under budget. SV (Schedule Variance) equals EV minus PV. Positive means ahead of schedule. CPI equals EV divided by AC. Above 1.0 is favorable. SPI equals EV divided by PV. EAC (Estimate at Completion) equals BAC divided by CPI. ETC equals EAC minus AC. VAC equals BAC minus EAC. TCPI equals remaining work divided by remaining budget. Color-coded results and plain English interpretation for every metric. ITTO REFERENCE: ALL 49 PMBOK PROCESSES Browse by Process Group: Initiating (2), Planning (24), Executing (10), Monitoring and Controlling (12), Closing (1). Or filter by all 10 Knowledge Areas. Tap any process for the complete ITTO. Search across all 49. Bookmark difficult ones. Quiz mode generates randomized questions on any selected process. CRITICAL PATH CALCULATOR Add up to 15 activities with durations and dependencies. Get Early Start, Early Finish, Late Start, Late Finish, and float for every activity. Zero float means the activity is on the critical path. Total project duration and critical path highlighted automatically. 1,500+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS PEOPLE (42%): Leadership styles (servant leadership, transformational, situational, autocratic), stakeholder engagement and power and interest grid, conflict resolution (collaborating, compromising, forcing, smoothing, withdrawing), Tuckman team development model (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning), motivational theories (Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, McClelland). PROCESS (50%): Predictive project management (WBS, critical path, EVM, risk register), Scrum (sprints, ceremonies, Product Owner, Scrum Master, Dev Team), Kanban (WIP limits, flow, cycle time), hybrid approaches, risk response for threats and opportunities, contract types (FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPIF, T&M), quality management tools. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (8%): Strategic alignment, benefits realization, PMO types, PMI Code of Ethics. Every question includes a detailed explanation. FREE: 5 questions per day, CV and SV only, 10 ITTO processes. No account required. MONTHLY ($14.99/month): Full 1,500+ question bank, complete EVM Calculator, full ITTO Reference with quiz mode, Critical Path Calculator, reference library, exam simulator, 3-day free trial. ANNUAL ($79.99/year): Everything in Monthly. Save over 55 percent. Best value. LIFETIME ($99.99): One payment. Permanent access. PASS PROMISE: Complete all questions with 80% or higher average, hold active subscription for 3 months, still do not pass. We extend your access by 4 months at no charge. voltexam.com/pass-promise PMP, PMBOK, and PMI are registered marks of the Project Management Institute. Not affiliated with PMI or Pearson VUE. This app does not fulfill the 35 contact hours required by PMI to sit for the PMP exam. Privacy Policy: https://www.voltexam.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.voltexam.com/terms

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PMP Exam

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Prepare for the PMP® exam with a realistic exam-style simulator designed to mirror the Pearson VUE testing experience. This app helps PMP candidates practice in a familiar mock exam environment with timed sessions, question navigation, review options, and an exam-like flow so you can build confidence before test day. Key Features • Pearson VUE-style PMP® exam simulator • Timed mock exam practice • Exam-style question navigation • Mark questions for review • Review answered and unanswered questions • Practice with realistic PMP® exam flow • Simple, focused interface for serious preparation • Helps reduce exam-day surprise and pressure Whether you are preparing for your first PMP® attempt or retaking the exam, this simulator gives you a practical way to experience the look, feel, and structure of a real exam environment. Practice with confidence. Build speed. Improve exam readiness. Disclaimer: PMP® and PMI® are registered marks of Project Management Institute, Inc. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PMI or Pearson VUE.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PMP Exam at none against PMP Prep's 3. PMP Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PMP Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PMP Exam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
PMP Prep versus PMP Exam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPMP PrepPMP Exam
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDeeun Inc.Muhammad Ali

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PMP Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PMP Prep Annual Access$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • PMP - Lifetime Pro$49.99
None

PMP Exam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PMP Prep free?
PMP Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PMP Exam free?
PMP Exam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PMP Prep or PMP Exam have ads?
Neither PMP Prep nor PMP Exam shows ads.

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