# TestNav vs BOT Current Issues & Events

The clearest difference is rating: BOT Current Issues & Events at 4.5 against TestNav's 1.6. BOT Current Issues & Events also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TestNav's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ratings volume (104 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BOT Current Issues & Events holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TestNav has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TestNav ships an update every 8 months, BOT Current Issues & Events every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TestNav | BOT Current Issues & Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testnav/id818779127/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot-current-issues-and-events/id962674847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pearson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732560308) | [Peggy Markham](https://appshunter.io/developer/951379850) |

## What reviewers say

### TestNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testnav/id818779127)

This application provides a secure and reliable platform for delivering educational tests online. It ensures test items are presented consistently across devices.

**Highlights:** Secure test delivery, Reliable online platform, Consistent test item presentation, iOS device compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is available for iPad
- 👍 Some users find it easy to use
- 👍 Some users find it helpful for school
- 👍 Some users find it 'super good' or 'amazing'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App is described as 'trash' or 'garbage'
- 😞 Frequent crashes and bugs reported
- 😞 Users experience extreme boredom and frustration
- 😞 App is perceived as a waste of time
- 😞 Some users report it 'never works'

**Reported bugs**

- Open response boxes never work properly
- Drag and drop not working
- Permission errors for speech, mic, etc.
- App crashes all the time
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Way to lower brightness
- Actual Dark Mode
- Allow access to Accessibility Shortcuts menu during testing
- Enable/disable inverted colors during testing
- Enable zoom during testing


### BOT Current Issues & Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bot-current-issues-and-events/id962674847)

Prepare for the Texas UIL High School Current Issues & Events contest with this app. It offers flashcards for learning facts and quizzes to test your knowledge. Access to the full content requires a subscription for the school year.

**Highlights:** Study mode with flashcards, Quiz to test knowledge, Current news facts, UIL High School contest preparation, School-year subscription for full content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TestNav free?

TestNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BOT Current Issues & Events free?

BOT Current Issues & Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TestNav or BOT Current Issues & Events?

BOT Current Issues & Events is rated higher. TestNav averages 1.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while BOT Current Issues & Events averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do TestNav or BOT Current Issues & Events have ads?

Neither TestNav nor BOT Current Issues & Events shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TestNav or BOT Current Issues & Events?

TestNav ships an update every 8 months, and BOT Current Issues & Events every 7 months. Most recently, TestNav was updated on November 1, 2026 and BOT Current Issues & Events on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*