Comparison

SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests vs Handy SIE

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

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SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests

Features
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Pass the SIE exam with confidence. PassAny gives you everything you need to walk in ready—practice questions, full-length mock exams, and smart flashcards, all mapped to the official FINRA Securities Industry Essentials outline. Start free. No account required—open the app and start studying in seconds. WHY PASSANY • 4,500+ practice questions, every one with a full written explanation • Full-length mock exams that mirror the real SIE: 75 scored questions, 105 minutes, weighted to the official 16/44/31/9 blueprint • 677 illustrated flashcards on a spaced-repetition schedule that brings cards back right before you forget • A Mistake Bank that automatically collects every question you miss, so you study your weak spots—not random ones • A daily study plan and a Readiness gauge that shows how close you are to passing • Mapped to the official FINRA SIE outline and kept current with rule changes HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a quick diagnostic so we know where you stand. 2. Follow your day plan—practice, review flashcards, and clear your mistakes. 3. Sit full-length mock exams under real time pressure. 4. Watch your Readiness gauge climb until you're ready to book the real thing. FREE VS PRO Free every day: 10 practice questions, 5 flashcards, 1 mock exam, explanations on the first 3 mock questions, 10 mistake reviews. Day plan, Readiness gauge, and Mistake Bank are always included. Go Pro for unlimited practice, unlimited flashcards, unlimited mock exams, and the full explanation on every single question. PRO PRICING • Monthly — $9.99 / month • 3 Months — $19.99 (save 33%) • Lifetime — $39.99, one payment, yours for good SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Monthly and 3-month plans are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Lifetime is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://prepscore.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://prepscore.ai/privacy Questions? support@prepscore.ai

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
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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

SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests4 screens
Handy SIE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Handy SIE at 5.0 against SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests's 1.0. Handy SIE also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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

Handy SIE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests versus Handy SIE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSIE Exam Prep & Mock TestsHandy SIE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanghai Xushu Information Technology Co., Ltd.Seaberry Studio

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests

Subscriptions2
  • PassAny Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PassAny Pro 3 Months$19.993 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Handy SIE

Subscriptions1
  • SIE Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests free?
SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests 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, SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests or Handy SIE?
Handy SIE is rated higher. SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Handy SIE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests or Handy SIE have ads?
Neither SIE Exam Prep & Mock Tests nor Handy SIE shows ads.

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