Head-to-head · Exam Prep Apps
The Princeton Review vs Magoosh
The Princeton Review 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 scoreThe Princeton Review · 6.4/10
- Free planonly The Princeton Review
- Free trialboth
The Princeton Review scores higher on our rubric for exam prep apps: 6.4 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #25 and #26.
The Princeton Review offers free plan; Magoosh doesn't.
The Princeton Review is the better fit for SAT and ACT prep with tutoring options. Magoosh is the better fit for self-paced SAT and GRE preparation.
- The Princeton Review fits best
SAT and ACT prep with tutoring options
- Magoosh fits best
Self-paced SAT and GRE preparation
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Side by side
| Feature | The Princeton Review 6.4/10 Visit ↗ | Magoosh 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #25 in Exam Prep Apps | #26 in Exam Prep Apps |
| Best for | SAT and ACT prep with tutoring options | Self-paced SAT and GRE preparation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $299 one-time | $129 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features The Princeton Review 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; mobile app | web, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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
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
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.
- 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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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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