First decide whether you still need state-approved pre-license hours or only exam prep. Course bundles include both; exam-prep apps cost far less if your hours are done. Here is what each option is best for.
Short answer
If you still need pre-license hours, a course provider such as Real Estate Express, The CE Shop or AceableAgent. For live classes, Kaplan. For video lessons and webinars, PrepAgent. If your hours are done and you only need exam prep, with access until you pass, Cinna RE.
| App | Best for | Price (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| AceableAgent | Pre-licensing course and exam prep in one bundle | $149–$299 (course bundle) |
| Real Estate Express | State-approved pre-license course hours | $139–$399 |
| The CE Shop | State-approved coursework with an exam-prep add-on | $99–$169 |
| Kaplan Real Estate | Live online classes | $99–$399 |
| PrepAgent | Video lessons and live webinars | $59–$99 one-time |
| CompuCram | A vocabulary-first method | $59–$119 |
| Real Estate Exam Scholar | A low-cost question bank | $39 |
| Cinna RE Ours | Exam prep only, with access until you pass | $24.99 one-time or $12.99/month |
Best for: Pre-licensing course and exam prep in one bundle
A pre-licensing course bundled with exam prep; the Deluxe bundle has 1,660+ practice questions.
$149–$299 (course bundle)
Full comparison with Cinna REBest for: State-approved pre-license course hours
State-approved pre-license courses, with exam prep in the higher packages.
$139–$399
Full comparison with Cinna REBest for: State-approved coursework with an exam-prep add-on
State-approved coursework, with practice exams in its Exam Prep Edge product.
$99–$169
Full comparison with Cinna REBest for: Live online classes
Live online classes, study guides and a question bank included in its packages.
$99–$399
Full comparison with Cinna REBest for: Video lessons and live webinars
1,000+ national and state questions, audio lessons, 75+ videos and live webinars on the top tier.
$59–$99 one-time
Full comparison with Cinna REBest for: A vocabulary-first method
A state-specific question bank, simulated exams, flashcards and vocabulary tools, with a readiness indicator.
$59–$119
Full comparison with Cinna REBest for: A low-cost question bank
A question bank with explanations and practice exams.
$39
Full comparison with Cinna REBest for: Exam prep only, with access until you pass
1,150+ questions for your state (national plus license law) with rationales, unlimited adaptive 100-question mock exams with separate national and state readiness scores, a Deal Simulator, 20 audio lessons, cheat sheets and offline use. Covers 25 states, with a free daily tier.
$24.99 one-time or $12.99/month
See how Cinna RE works
We compared each app on what a candidate actually uses: the size of the question bank and the quality of its rationales, mock exams, study material, offline use and price. Competitor details come from their own websites and app listings in 2026, so check their current pricing before you buy. We make Cinna RE, so we list it last and say where it falls short.
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National and state questions for 25 states, each with a rationale, plus timed mock exams. Start on the web, keep going on your phone.
