Comparison

PassSeries7 vs Handy SIE

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

Head to head
About

PassSeries7

Prepare for the FINRA Series 7 exam with a structured study plan. Access a comprehensive handbook, flashcards, practice questions, and timed exam simulations. Track your progress and get guidance on where to focus your study efforts.

Highlights
  • 436-page Series 7 handbook
  • Spaced-recall flashcards
  • 1,000 mapped practice questions
  • Timed exam simulator
  • Readiness tracking
  • Cross-platform syncing
Features
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PassSeries7 is built for FINRA Series 7 candidates who want structured prep across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web. Work through a guided study loop: read the handbook, review spaced-recall cards, answer mapped practice questions, then test readiness with a full timed exam simulation. Built into full access: • 436-page in-house Series 7 handbook • 20 chapter path aligned to the 2026 FINRA outline • 385 spaced-recall flashcards • 1,000 mapped questions: 750 practice questions plus 250 exam-simulation questions • Worked explanations that teach the rule behind each answer • 125-question timed exam simulator with a 3h 45m clock • Readiness tracking and next-step guidance • iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web study continuity with one synced account Use PassSeries7 when you need structure: a clear Today loop, chapter-by-chapter learning, focused card review, practice that feeds readiness, and progress reporting that shows where to spend your next session. Monthly and lifetime access are available through Apple In-App Purchase. Continue with Apple, Google, or email, then restore purchases from the paywall or Account screen to sync access to your PassSeries7 account. PassSeries7 is an independent exam-prep tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FINRA. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://passseries7.app/privacy

About

Handy SIE

Prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam with comprehensive lessons, over 1000 practice questions, and adaptive quizzes. Features include full-length mock tests that mimic the real exam's structure and weighting, with detailed explanations for each question. Track your progress and master the material offline, with no ads or subscriptions required.

Highlights
  • Lessons for all four exam sections
  • 1000+ practice questions with explanations
  • Adaptive section quizzes
  • Continuous mock tests
  • Wrong-answer review
  • Progress tracking
  • Works fully offline
Features
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Handy SIE is a focused, study companion for the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam — the entry-level exam for a career in the U.S. securities industry. Everything is unlocked. No ads, no subscriptions, no account, and it works fully offline. WHAT'S INSIDE - Lessons for all four exam sections, written to FINRA's official content outline: 1. Knowledge of Capital Markets 2. Understanding Products and Their Risks 3. Trading, Customer Accounts and Prohibited Activities 4. Overview of the Regulatory Framework - 1000+ practice questions, each with a plain-English explanation. - Section quizzes with adaptive review: questions you miss come back until you've mastered them. - Continuous Mock Test: every attempt builds a brand-new, full-length 75-question exam weighted to the real SIE blueprint (16% / 44% / 31% / 9%). It serves questions you haven't seen first, then ones you got wrong, so you keep getting fresh material. - Wrong-answer review after every quiz and mock exam. - Progress tracking across your lessons and mock-test scores. WHY HANDY SIE - Built around FINRA's actual exam blueprint and weighting. - Real exam feel: full-length mock exams assembled fresh each time, not just flashcards. - Private by design: your progress stays on your device. We don't collect your data. Handy SIE is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FINRA. "SIE" and "FINRA" are trademarks of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. This app does not provide the actual exam and does not guarantee any exam result. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PassSeries74 screens
Handy SIE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Handy SIE at 13.0 against PassSeries7's 15.1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PassSeries7 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $90.00 per month and Handy SIE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PassSeries7 against 5.0 for Handy SIE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PassSeries7 versus Handy SIE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassSeries7Handy SIE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermatthew newmanSeaberry Studio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PassSeries7

Subscriptions1
  • PassSeries7 Monthly3 Days trial$90.001 Month
One-time1
  • PassSeries7 Lifetime Access$419.99
1 purchases

Handy SIE

Subscriptions1
  • SIE Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is PassSeries7 free?
PassSeries7 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handy SIE free?
Handy SIE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PassSeries7 or Handy SIE?
PassSeries7 and Handy SIE are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PassSeries7 or Handy SIE have ads?
Neither PassSeries7 nor Handy SIE shows ads.

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