- Real estate exam apps at a glance
- Ten real estate exam apps worth a look
- Matching an app to where you are
- What California's DRE says about the exam
- Why the state portion catches people out
- Four weeks to exam day
- Four checks before you choose an app
- My plain advice on real estate exam apps
- Frequently asked questions
A real estate exam app helps you prepare for the salesperson licence exam with practice questions, flashcards and timed mock exams covering both the national portion and your state's portion. Some give you free questions every day, some include a full pre-licensing course. Ten apps follow, in no particular order.
The licence exam is the last hurdle after hours of pre-licensing coursework, and it's where a lot of would-be agents stall. The questions mix property law, contracts, finance terms and maths, and the state portion tests rules that change from one state to the next.
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're planning the business side already, my guide on how to build a real estate business from scratch is a good next read.
Real estate exam 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 listing names a free version, a free tier, free lessons or tests, or a free daily set of questions. Trial only means a time-limited trial. Not stated means the listing I read named neither, even where there's a download button, so check the provider's own page before you subscribe.
| Tool | Type | Good for | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| AceableAgent | Pre-licensing course app | Self-paced licensing courses | Not stated |
| Dearborn Real Estate Exam Prep | Publisher question bank app | Quizzes and flashcards from a known publisher | Trial only |
| Prepia Real Estate Exam Prep | Timed exam simulator app | A timed simulator for test day | Not stated |
| PSI Test Prep by Memorang | Licensure test prep app | Free topic areas before you upgrade | Yes |
| Real Estate Exam For Dummies | Daily question practice app | A few free questions every day | Yes |
| Real Estate Exam Prep for 2026 by EZ Test Prep | Light-hearted exam prep app | Trying a free version first | Yes |
| Real Estate Prep: License Exam by Deeun | Exam prep with agent calculators | Practice questions plus agent calculators | Not stated |
| RealEstate License Coach by CS | Offline study coach app | Free daily practice, offline | Yes |
| Realty Prep | Bilingual state exam app | Studying in Spanish or English | Yes |
| TX Real Estate Exam Flashcards by Champions School | Real estate terms flashcards | Learning the terms on the exam | Not stated |
Ten real estate exam apps worth a look
AceableAgent
Best for: Career changers who still need their pre-licensing course as well as exam practice, taking self-paced lessons on any device.
Dearborn Real Estate Exam Prep
Best for: Students who trust a well-known real estate education brand and want quizzes, flashcards and a free trial test first.
Prepia Real Estate Exam Prep
Best for: Exam takers who want to rehearse under time pressure with a timed simulator and a clear explanation for every answer.
PSI Test Prep by Memorang
Best for: Candidates sitting a PSI-delivered licensing exam who want free major topic areas to study before deciding on the premium tests.
Real Estate Exam For Dummies
Best for: Casual studiers who'd like a small set of free questions every day from a familiar study brand before upgrading.
Real Estate Exam Prep for 2026 by EZ Test Prep
Best for: Tired students who'd enjoy some humour with their revision and want to try a free version before paying for the full app.
Real Estate Prep: License Exam by Deeun
Best for: Soon-to-be agents who want practice questions and the professional calculators real agents use on deals, in one app.
RealEstate License Coach by CS
Best for: Commuters who study offline and want free core tools, daily practice and vocabulary drills before buying more.
Realty Prep
Best for: Spanish-speaking candidates who want state-matched questions with a one-tap switch to English, and free trial questions for every exam.
TX Real Estate Exam Flashcards by Champions School
Best for: Texas sales agent candidates who want flashcard decks of the terms and definitions that come up on the exam, organised by topic.
Matching an app to where you are
- You still need your pre-licensing course: AceableAgent.
- You'd like to study in Spanish: Realty Prep.
- Your exam is delivered by PSI: PSI Test Prep by Memorang.
- You're in Texas and struggle with the terms: TX Real Estate Exam Flashcards by Champions School.
- You want practice under time pressure: Prepia Real Estate Exam Prep.
What California's DRE says about the exam
Every state runs its own licensing, so your state's real estate commission is the final word. The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) is a useful example. It runs the salesperson and broker exams at five exam centres around the state: Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno, La Palma and San Diego.
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The DRE says applicants must meet education and experience requirements before applying for a licence, and that the best way to schedule or reschedule your exam is online through its eLicensing service, where you create a free account with your examinee ID number.
Why the state portion catches people out
Most apps are strong on the national portion: property ownership, contracts, agency and finance. The state portion is where generic apps fall short, because it tests your own state's licence law, disclosure rules and commission regulations.
Look for an app that names your state, or pair a national app with your pre-licensing course notes for the state section. A high score on national questions alone can give you false confidence.
Four weeks to exam day
- Week 1: finish your course and list the topics you found hardest.
- Week 2: drill those topics in the app every day, with flashcards for the vocabulary.
- Week 3: switch to state-specific questions and the maths problems.
- Week 4: full timed mock exams until you pass them with room to spare, then a rest day before the test.
Four checks before you choose an app
- Your state. Make sure the app covers your state portion, not only the national one.
- Explanations. Every answer should come with a reason you can learn from.
- Timed mocks. The real exam is timed, so practise under the clock.
- Your test provider. Some states use PSI or other providers, and some apps follow their format.
Do you make real estate exam prep, licensing or study apps? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.
My plain advice on real estate exam apps
Use your course for the learning and an app for the repetition. Pick one app that covers your state, work on your weakest topics daily, and don't book until you're passing timed mock exams comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for the real estate exam?
Choose an app that covers your state's portion as well as the national one, with explanations and timed mock exams.
Are there free real estate exam apps?
Some apps give you free questions every day or a free version, so check the free plan column.
Is the real estate exam national or state?
Most states test both a national portion and a state portion, and the state portion covers your own state's licence law.
Where can I take the California real estate exam?
California's DRE runs exams at five centres: Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno, La Palma and San Diego.
How do I schedule the California real estate exam?
The DRE says the best way is online through its eLicensing service, using a free account.
Do I need a course before the real estate exam?
Most states require pre-licensing education first, and California's DRE says you must meet education and experience requirements before applying.
