A CPA exam app puts practice questions, flashcards, simulations or audio review on your phone so you can study in the gaps of a working day. Some are full review courses, some cover one section, and one official app tracks your eligibility and scores. Ten apps follow, in no particular order.
Most CPA candidates are studying around a full-time job, which is why a phone app matters so much. Twenty minutes on a train or a lunch break adds up over a few months, but only if the app gives you the right kind of practice for the section you're sitting.
The ten apps below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, and every description comes from the app's own App Store listing, read this week. If you're still weighing the route itself, my guide to becoming an accountant sets out the bigger picture first.
CPA exam apps at a glance
I checked the free plan column on each app's own App Store listing, as of Oct 2026. Yes means the listing names a free app, a free version, a free tier or free content. Trial only means a time-limited trial or preview. Not stated means the listing I read named neither, even where there's a download button, so check the app's own page before you subscribe.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker's CPA Exam Review | Full CPA review course app | Lectures, questions and simulations in one place | Not stated |
| CPA Accounting Exam Prep | Flashcards and timed tests | Spaced repetition across all six sections | Not stated |
| CPA Exam Prep - CPAcioli | Six-section question bank with simulations | Practising task-based simulations on a phone | Trial only |
| CPA Exam Prep 2026 Prepia | Core and Discipline question bank | Spotting weaker topics as you go | Not stated |
| CPA Exam Prep 2026 Test | Offline practice question bank | Studying with no signal | Not stated |
| CPA Exam Quiz | Two-minute daily quizzes | Tiny daily study sessions | Not stated |
| CPA REG Exam Prep 2026 Review | REG-only prep app | Candidates stuck on the Regulation section | Trial only |
| NASBA CPA Mobile | Official candidate portal app | Tracking eligibility, scores and your NTS | Yes |
| SuperfastCPA | Review notes, audio and quizzes | Squeezing study into the normal day | Not stated |
| UWorld Accounting | Question bank and study guide app | Downloading lectures for offline viewing | Not stated |
Ten CPA exam apps worth a look
Becker's CPA Exam Review
Best for: Candidates already enrolled with Becker who want lectures, practice questions, simulations and flashcards on the phone, plus an AI assistant that explains concepts.
CPA Accounting Exam Prep
Best for: Learners who like spaced repetition, with flashcards that come back more often when you miss them and an offline mode for the commute.
CPA Exam Prep - CPAcioli
Best for: Self-studiers who want every section unlocked on one plan, with spreadsheet-style simulations graded cell by cell and timed mock exams.
CPA Exam Prep 2026 Prepia
Best for: Anyone tackling the Core and Discipline sections who wants quizzes, mock exams and flashcards, with tools that flag weaker topics.
CPA Exam Prep 2026 Test
Best for: Commuters who need questions that work offline, with quick ten-question sets, mock exams and a list of the ones you missed.
CPA Exam Quiz
Best for: Busy professionals who can only spare two minutes at a time, with short daily quizzes across the main exam areas.
CPA REG Exam Prep 2026 Review
Best for: Candidates struggling with Regulation, since every question, simulation and flashcard here is about REG, with an audio mode for screen-off study.
NASBA CPA Mobile
Best for: Every candidate, really, since it's the official way to check eligibility, application status, scores and your Notice to Schedule on your phone.
SuperfastCPA
Best for: Working candidates who want review notes that read themselves aloud, audio notes and quizzes built for small chunks of time.
UWorld Accounting
Best for: UWorld students who want their question bank and digital study guide on the go, with lectures you can download to watch offline.
Which app for which candidate
- You already have a review course: Becker's CPA Exam Review or UWorld Accounting, whichever you're enrolled with.
- Regulation keeps beating you: CPA REG Exam Prep 2026 Review.
- You learn best by listening: SuperfastCPA.
- You want to drill simulations: CPA Exam Prep - CPAcioli.
- You only have two minutes: CPA Exam Quiz.
The free official app most candidates forget
Prep apps teach you the material, but they don't run your exam. NASBA, the body that handles applications and score reporting for many state boards, says its CPA Mobile App is free on iOS and Android, and it's the place to check eligibility, application status and your Notice to Schedule.
NASBA also makes a point worth knowing before results day: it doesn't write the CPA Exam or score it, it doesn't receive every score at the same time, and some jurisdictions don't release scores through its website at all. So if a friend has a score and you don't, that's normal, and no prep app can speed it up.
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Full course apps versus supplement apps
There are two kinds of app on this list. Course apps sit on top of a review course you've already enrolled in, so they're only useful if you're with that provider. Supplement apps stand alone and fill a gap, such as flashcards, audio notes or quick quizzes.
Most candidates do best with one of each: the course for structure and depth, and a small supplement for the dead time in the day when opening a laptop isn't realistic.
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Five checks before you download
- Check that the app covers the section you're sitting next, and the current Core and Discipline structure.
- Look for task-based simulations, not only multiple choice, because simulations are part of the exam.
- See whether it works offline, if you study on planes or underground trains.
- Read when the listing was last updated, since exam content changes over time.
- Check how the free trial ends before you start it, so you're not charged by surprise.
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My plain advice on CPA exam apps
Get the free NASBA app first, because it's the one that tells you where you stand. Then choose a single prep app that matches your main study method, and use it daily for short bursts rather than in long weekend sessions you'll end up skipping.
And don't let an app replace full practice exams. Phones are brilliant for repetition, but you'll still need timed sessions at a desk before test day. For free extras, my guide to finding free exam study materials is worth a look.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for the CPA exam?
There isn't one best app for everyone. Course students should use their provider's app, and self-studiers can pick a stand-alone question bank or flashcard app.
Is there a free CPA exam app?
NASBA says its CPA Mobile App is free on iOS and Android, but it tracks eligibility and scores rather than teaching the material.
Can I pass the CPA exam studying on my phone?
A phone app helps with repetition and quick review, but most candidates still need longer, timed study sessions and full practice exams.
Does NASBA score the CPA exam?
No. NASBA says it doesn't develop or score the CPA Exam, and some jurisdictions don't release scores through its website.
Do CPA apps work offline?
Some do. Several apps on this list say they work offline, which helps on flights and underground trains.
Should I use an app for just one section?
If one section keeps beating you, a single-section app can help you focus, as long as it's up to date with the current exam.
