Head-to-head · Exam Prep Apps
Manhattan Prep vs Magoosh
Manhattan Prep leads on 1 check, Magoosh on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreManhattan Prep · 7.5/10
- Free planonly Manhattan Prep
- Free trialboth
Manhattan Prep scores higher on our rubric for exam prep apps: 7.5 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #26.
Manhattan Prep offers free plan; Magoosh doesn't.
Manhattan Prep is the better fit for GRE and GMAT learners wanting flexible prep. Magoosh is the better fit for self-paced SAT and GRE preparation.
- Manhattan Prep fits best
GRE and GMAT learners wanting flexible prep
- Magoosh fits best
Self-paced SAT and GRE preparation
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Side by side
| Feature | Manhattan Prep 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Magoosh 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #15 in Exam Prep Apps | #26 in Exam Prep Apps |
| Best for | GRE and GMAT learners wanting flexible prep | Self-paced SAT and GRE preparation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $129 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features Manhattan Prep 3/3 · Magoosh 3/3 | ||
| Full-length mock tests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive practice | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Question bank | Not checked yet | 2500 questions |
| Exam scope | Multiple_exam_types | Multiple_exam_types |
| Platform support | web, ios, android | web, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | Manhattan Prep serves graduate-school applicants preparing for the GRE, GMAT or Executive Assessment. Its instructor-created materials span lessons, practice questions, exams and study plans, with books, online courses, tutoring and mobile… Read the review → |
Magoosh offers self-paced preparation for standardized exams, including the SAT and GRE, with separate products for each exam. Its lessons, practice questions with explanations, timed tests and study schedules suit students who want a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Manhattan Prep — where it wins
- Free starter resources include a full-length GRE practice test.
- GRE Interact pairs adaptive video lessons with drills and a question bank.
- Apps offer practice questions, quizzes, flashcards and progress statistics.
Where it doesn't
- The mobile apps focus on GRE and GMAT, not Executive Assessment.
- Some preparation options are online or in person rather than app-based.
- Separate monthly and annual GRE and GMAT app plans may complicate selection.
Magoosh — where it wins
- SAT Premium includes over 2,500 questions and up to 3 full-length tests.
- Study schedules, score prediction and performance analytics support structured prep.
- Web, iOS and Android access syncs progress across mobile and web.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; access starts with a paid exam-specific product.
- GRE Premium costs $149 for one month, compared with 12 months for SAT Premium.
- Separate exam-specific products mean pricing and included practice vary by exam.
- Manhattan Prep7.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
Flexible graduate-exam prep with adaptive lessons, practice tests and mobile apps.
Visit Manhattan PrepFull verdict → - Magoosh6.3/10 · 7-day trial
Structured SAT and GRE prep with one-time pricing, practice tests and progress tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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