Head-to-head · Exam Prep Apps
Manhattan Prep vs The Princeton Review
Manhattan Prep leads on 0 checks, The Princeton Review on 0, and 4 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 planboth
- Free trialboth
Manhattan Prep scores higher on our rubric for exam prep apps: 7.5 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #25.
Manhattan Prep is the better fit for GRE and GMAT learners wanting flexible prep. The Princeton Review is the better fit for SAT and ACT prep with tutoring options.
- Manhattan Prep fits best
GRE and GMAT learners wanting flexible prep
- The Princeton Review fits best
SAT and ACT prep with tutoring options
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Side by side
| Feature | Manhattan Prep 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | The Princeton Review 6.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 6.4 |
| Ranking | #15 in Exam Prep Apps | #25 in Exam Prep Apps |
| Best for | GRE and GMAT learners wanting flexible prep | SAT and ACT prep with tutoring options |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $299 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Features Manhattan Prep 3/3 · The Princeton Review 3/3 | ||
| Full-length mock tests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive practice | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Question bank | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Exam scope | Multiple_exam_types | Multiple_exam_types |
| Platform support | web, ios, android | web; mobile app |
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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 → |
The Princeton Review offers test-preparation courses, self-paced programs, tutoring, practice tests, and mobile exam-prep apps for school, college, graduate, and professional exams. For SAT and ACT students, its study materials combine… 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.
The Princeton Review — where it wins
- Adaptive full-length practice tests with detailed score analysis
- Personalized study plans, questions, drills, video lessons, and flashcards
- Bluebook-style interface and Desmos calculator integrations
Where it doesn't
- SAT Self-Paced is a $299 one-time purchase
- Tutoring is included only in the $699 SAT & ACT tier
- Online study programs are web-based, with a mobile exam-prep app
- 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 → - The Princeton Review6.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Adaptive practice and structured study plans, with tutoring in a higher-priced tier.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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