ACT Test Preparation vs The Princeton Review

ACT Test Preparation8.6Visit The Princeton Review8.2Visit

Higher score ACT Test Preparation #4 in Test Preparation Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ACT

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The Princeton Review #7 in Test Preparation Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit site

• ACT Test Preparation fits best

  ACT candidates seeking official prep options

• The Princeton Review fits best

  SAT or ACT candidates wanting guided prep

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Side by side

Feature	ACT Test Preparation 8.6/10 Visit ↗	The Princeton Review 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Test Preparation Software	#7 in Test Preparation Software
Best for	ACT candidates seeking official prep options	SAT or ACT candidates wanting guided prep
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$179 one-time	$299 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Features ACT Test Preparation 0/5 · The Princeton Review 1/5
Adaptive practice	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Full-length mock exams	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Video lessons	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Digital flashcards	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Performance analytics	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Question bank size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free digital and paper full-length ACT practice tests Self-paced course includes 2,000+ real ACT questions Live classes and tutoring add instructor support	Adaptive full-length practice tests with detailed score analysis Personalized study plans, drills, lessons, and flashcards SAT and ACT tutoring option includes 10 hours on demand
Cons	Paid options start at $179 one-time Resources focus on the ACT rather than multiple exams Paid plans differ in format and support	Paid SAT prep starts at $299 one-time SAT Self-Paced access lasts 365 days Course platform is web-based, with a mobile prep app also listed
Our verdict	ACT Test Preparation brings together official study resources for students preparing for the ACT. Free options include digital and paper full-length practice tests, timed and untimed section practice, subject quizzes, sample questions,… Read the review →	The Princeton Review offers test-preparation courses and self-paced study programs for high-school, college-bound, graduate-school, and professional learners. Its exam coverage includes the SAT and ACT as well as AP tests, GRE, GMAT, LSAT,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ACT Test Preparation — where it wins

  • Free digital and paper full-length ACT practice tests
  • Self-paced course includes 2,000+ real ACT questions
  • Live classes and tutoring add instructor support

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid options start at $179 one-time
  • Resources focus on the ACT rather than multiple exams
  • Paid plans differ in format and support

• The Princeton Review — where it wins

  • Adaptive full-length practice tests with detailed score analysis
  • Personalized study plans, drills, lessons, and flashcards
  • SAT and ACT tutoring option includes 10 hours on demand

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid SAT prep starts at $299 one-time
  • SAT Self-Paced access lasts 365 days
  • Course platform is web-based, with a mobile prep app also listed

• ACT Test Preparation8.6/10 · Free plan

  Official ACT prep spans free practice tests, self-paced lessons, live classes, and tutoring.

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• The Princeton Review8.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad SAT and ACT prep course with self-paced and tutoring options.

  Visit siteFull verdict →