- MCAT prep apps at a glance
- Nine MCAT prep apps worth a look
- Matching an app to where you are
- The free AAMC practice exam to pair with any app
- Course companions and standalone apps
- A weekly rhythm that fits around classes
- Questions to ask before you commit
- My plain advice on MCAT prep apps
- Frequently asked questions
An MCAT prep app puts practice questions, flashcards and short video lessons on your phone, so you can study between classes, labs and shifts. Some are companions to full courses, some are standalone question banks and some target one section. Nine options follow, in no particular order.
Phone study works best for the parts of the MCAT that reward repetition: amino acids, equations, psychology terms and passage practice in short bursts. It's less suited to building the stamina a full-length exam demands.
The apps below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, and each description comes from the provider's own App Store listing, read this week. If you like studying with audio, my list of podcasts to listen to while studying pairs well with flashcards.
MCAT prep apps at a glance
I checked the free plan column on each provider's own App Store listing, as of Oct 2026. Yes means the page names a free plan, a free version, a free tier of questions, free membership or free listing. Trial only means a time-limited trial. Not stated means the page I read named neither, even where there's a download button or a button inviting you to start, so check the provider's own page before you sign up.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528 AI | Adaptive AI study app | AI-built sessions around weak spots | Not stated |
| Blueprint MCAT Prep | Mobile question bank app | Timed sections on the go | Not stated |
| Bootcamp.com | Companion app for MCAT Bootcamp | Studying on mobile and the web | Not stated |
| Kaplan MCAT | Course companion app | Kaplan course students | Trial only |
| King of the Curve | AI tutor and test prep app | Studying with friends and streaks | Not stated |
| MCAT Arcade | Game-style question app | Short sessions with a reward | Not stated |
| MCAT CARSBooster | CARS section trainer | Critical reading practice | Not stated |
| MCAT Prep by HealthAdmissionsIQ | Video, flashcard and question app | Bite-sized video lessons | Not stated |
| UWorld MCAT Prep | Question bank and study platform | Detailed answer explanations | Not stated |
Nine MCAT prep apps worth a look
528 AI
Best for: Self-starters who want an adaptive engine that writes fresh questions at their level and targets their weakest areas first.
Blueprint MCAT Prep
Best for: Busy pre-meds who want customised practice sets and timed sections from an expert-built question bank wherever they are.
Bootcamp.com
Best for: MCAT Bootcamp members who want their question banks, video lessons and study schedule on their phone as well as the web.
Kaplan MCAT
Best for: Students enrolled in a Kaplan course for the MCAT who want quizzes and course resources synced from their desktop account.
King of the Curve
Best for: Competitive students who like multiplayer quizzes, streaks and leaderboards, with an AI tutor for questions they're stuck on.
MCAT Arcade
Best for: Distractible studiers who stay on task better when hitting a streak goal earns a quick arcade game break.
MCAT CARSBooster
Best for: Test takers who dread the reading section and want game-based practice aimed only at critical analysis and reasoning skills.
MCAT Prep by HealthAdmissionsIQ
Best for: Visual learners who want hundreds of bite-sized video lessons followed by flashcards and practice questions in every subject.
UWorld MCAT Prep
Best for: Students who learn most from detailed answer explanations and want books, videos, flashcards and questions in one connected platform.
Matching an app to where you are
- Already enrolled in a course: Kaplan MCAT, Bootcamp.com.
- Reading and reasoning is the weak spot: MCAT CARSBooster.
- You learn best from videos: MCAT Prep by HealthAdmissionsIQ.
- You need a game to keep going: MCAT Arcade, King of the Curve.
- You want adaptive, AI-built practice: 528 AI.
The free AAMC practice exam to pair with any app
The AAMC, which makes the MCAT, offers a free Practice Exam One. It's a 230-question practice exam with the same look, feel, length and functionality as the real exam, though it doesn't give a scaled score or percentile rank.
That makes it the right partner for a phone app. Use the app for daily questions and the free exam to rehearse the real thing at a desk, in one sitting, with timed breaks.
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Course companions and standalone apps
Some apps here are companions: they work best, or only, if you're enrolled in that company's course or membership. Others are standalone and give you questions or lessons as soon as you sign up.
If you're already paying for a course, use its app before adding another. If you're self-studying, a standalone question bank plus the free official materials can cover a lot of ground.
A weekly rhythm that fits around classes
- Weekdays: 30 to 45 minutes of app questions, one subject a day.
- One evening: a timed passage set for reading and reasoning.
- Weekend: a longer block of mixed questions, or a full practice exam every few weeks.
- Every week: review every wrong answer and note why you missed it.
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Questions to ask before you commit
- Does the app need a course or membership to work?
- Are the answer explanations detailed enough to learn from?
- Does it cover all sections, or just one?
- Can you keep studying on a laptop with the same account?
Do you make MCAT prep or study apps? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.
My plain advice on MCAT prep apps
Use one app you'll open every day for questions and a full-length exam at a desk for stamina. Add a section-specific app only when your practice scores show a clear weak spot, rather than stacking several apps from the start.
Need help planning sessions? My ChatGPT prompts to help students study effectively can build a weekly plan around your timetable.
Related: the psychology page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free MCAT practice test?
Yes, the AAMC offers a free Practice Exam One, a 230-question exam with the same length and functionality as the real test.
Can I study for the MCAT on my phone?
You can do a lot of daily question practice on a phone, but full-length practice is best done at a desk.
Are MCAT apps free?
Most apps here don't name a free plan on the listing read, and one names a limited free trial, so check the free plan column.
Which MCAT app helps with CARS?
One app here focuses only on critical analysis and reasoning skills, using game-based practice.
Do I need a course to use these apps?
Some apps are course companions that need an active account, while others work on their own.
How long should I study for the MCAT each day?
Short daily sessions plus longer weekend blocks suit most students who are also attending classes.
