Practice built for a phone
Pass Texas, TexPrep RE, and Slate Azimuth offer native mobile experiences. Device support, offline access, diagnostics, and Texas-law depth are the main differences to check.
The right tool covers Texas law, explains every answer, shows your weak areas, and makes its full cost clear. We compared eight options using current public sources, then showed where Pass Texas fits.
The best Texas real estate exam prep app is a Texas-specific question bank with a free diagnostic, per-question explanations, targeted practice modes, math coaching, useful diagnostics, supported-device access, and clear pricing with no surprise renewal. The best choice depends on whether you need practice only, a fuller teaching product, or live help. Pass Texas is the one-time-price option we build, with 1,377 Texas-specific questions.
Disclosure: Pass Texas is our app. This page lists the features that actually matter so you can judge any app, ours included, on the same checklist. For a broader look at prep beyond apps, see how to choose exam prep.
An app-store download, a mobile website, and a course bundle can all appear in the same search result. They should not be judged as if they offer the same experience.
Pass Texas, TexPrep RE, and Slate Azimuth offer native mobile experiences. Device support, offline access, diagnostics, and Texas-law depth are the main differences to check.
PrepAgent, CompuCram, The CE Shop, and Pearson practice can be used on a phone without being native apps. They vary widely in teaching, live support, access length, and Texas specificity.
AceableAgent Deluxe combines the required 180-hour education with prep features. It suits a different stage and budget than a supplemental study app bought after coursework.
Native apps and mobile websites are not the same thing. We state the published delivery format, current observed price, strengths, and limitations for each option. Scores use the same seven-criterion method and do not award extra points merely for appearing in an app store.
Public-information test date: . We checked official pricing, product, access, and policy pages. We did not buy competitor products or imply hands-on access where none was available. Prices are snapshots, not promises.
Publisher disclosure: Pass Texas sells one of the products in this comparison. There are no affiliate links here, competitors do not pay for placement, and Pass Texas is scored by the same published criteria. Its weaknesses are listed beside its strengths.
| Option | What it is | Price checked August 30, 2026 | Best fit | Official sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Texas | Supplemental Texas sales-agent exam preparation. It does not provide the 180 hours of qualifying education. | $59.99 one time. Full study-app access with no subscription or stated time limit. | Candidates who already have qualifying education and want Texas-specific practice, diagnostics, math help, and explanations. | Pass Texas features; Pass Texas pricing |
| TexPrep RE | Texas-only salesperson exam preparation in a native iPhone and iPad app. It is supplemental prep, not qualifying education. | Free; Pro $12.99 sale; Premium $17.99 sale or $7.99 weekly. The publisher labels the one-time prices as a summer sale. App Store pricing and promotions can change. | iPhone or iPad users who want low-cost Texas-specific quizzes, flashcards, study plans, and timed practice. | TexPrep RE official product and pricing page; TexPrep RE App Store listing |
| Slate Azimuth | Texas-only salesperson exam preparation in a native Apple app, with offline practice and separate National and State reporting. | $49.99 one time. The publisher advertises lifetime access. App Store pricing can change. | Apple users who prioritize offline Texas-only practice, legal citations, and separate National and State readiness. | Slate Azimuth Texas Exam Coach; Texas Real Estate Exam Coach App Store listing; Pearson VUE Texas candidate handbook |
| PrepAgent | Multi-state, browser-based National and state-specific exam preparation. Texas practice is included, but the product is not a native mobile app. | $59 one week; $79 one month; $99 three months. The official page sometimes displays promotional discounts. Plans are one-time charges and do not auto-renew. | Candidates who want Texas practice plus videos, audio lessons, flashcards, an ebook, and live or recorded webinars. | PrepAgent plans and included features; PrepAgent state-content disclosure; PrepAgent Texas exam-information page |
| AceableAgent Deluxe | A 180-hour TREC-approved qualifying-education package plus advanced exam prep. | $519 displayed sale; $649 regular. Basic was $449. Premium was $669 displayed sale and $1,119 regular. Promotions can change. | A first-time applicant who still needs all 180 education hours and values mobile lessons, tutoring, and live webinars. | AceableAgent Texas packages; AceableAgent guarantee terms; TREC sales agent licensing requirements; Pearson VUE Texas candidate handbook |
| CompuCram | Standalone National and Texas sales-agent exam preparation. | $109 combined; $69 Texas only. Both prices were published on the Texas catalog on the review date. | Self-directed candidates who want a large question bank, readiness indicator, and fixed access period. | CompuCram Texas sales exam prep; CompuCram support and access terms |
| The CE Shop | Standalone National and Texas sales-agent exam preparation after qualifying education. | $135 combined. National-only and Texas-only products were $79 each. Promotions can change and are not included in this checked price. | Candidates who want structured topic lessons, an initial assessment, dashboards, and support without buying another 180-hour course. | The CE Shop Texas Exam Prep Edge |
| Pearson practice test | One official-provider General or National practice-test version. State-specific practice tests are not offered. | $19.95 per Sales practice test. A one-time test, not a reusable question bank or complete Texas study course. | Candidates who want a brief look at Pearson VUE's test interface and general question presentation after studying elsewhere. | Pearson VUE real estate practice tests; Pearson VUE Texas real estate program |
Each option receives 0 to 5 points on seven criteria. Zero means the capability is not included, while five means the published offer is unusually complete for this market. A rating is multiplied by the criterion weight, then the weighted results are added for a score out of 100. The score measures exam-prep fit based on published evidence. It is not a pass-rate prediction.
Does it cover both current Pearson VUE sales-agent outlines, including Texas law?
Does practice vary, explain answers, and support learning rather than memorization?
Can a learner identify weak areas and choose what to study next?
Are lessons, instructors, tutoring, or live help available?
How easy is it to study across devices, schedules, and connection conditions?
Is the published price clear and reasonable for the included scope?
Can important feature, price, and access claims be checked on a current official page?
| Criterion | Pass Texas | TexPrep RE | Slate Azimuth | PrepAgent | AceableAgent Deluxe | CompuCram | The CE Shop | Pearson practice test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas exam coverage (25%) | 5/5: Excellent | 5/5: Excellent | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 5/5: Excellent | 5/5: Excellent | 5/5: Excellent | 2/5: Limited |
| Practice and feedback (20%) | 5/5: Excellent | 5/5: Excellent | 4/5: Strong | 5/5: Excellent | 5/5: Excellent | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 2/5: Limited |
| Diagnosis and targeting (15%) | 5/5: Excellent | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 3/5: Adequate | 4/5: Strong | 5/5: Excellent | 5/5: Excellent | 2/5: Limited |
| Teaching and human support (15%) | 1/5: Minimal | 1/5: Minimal | 1/5: Minimal | 5/5: Excellent | 5/5: Excellent | 1/5: Minimal | 4/5: Strong | 1/5: Minimal |
| Access and flexibility (10%) | 5/5: Excellent | 3/5: Adequate | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 3/5: Adequate |
| Price and value (10%) | 5/5: Excellent | 5/5: Excellent | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 3/5: Adequate | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 5/5: Excellent |
| Evidence and transparency (5%) | 5/5: Excellent | 4/5: Strong | 3/5: Adequate | 3/5: Adequate | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 4/5: Strong | 5/5: Excellent |
| Weighted editorial score | 88/100 | 80/100 | 70/100 | 83/100 | 90/100 | 79/100 | 88/100 | 48/100 |
A higher score is not a universal winner. A candidate who still needs 180 education hours has a different job to do from a retaker who needs Texas-only practice. Start with scope and fit, then use the score as a consistent way to compare tradeoffs.
These notes explain the judgment behind every number. They use the public product and policy pages linked below. A missing public detail is treated as unverified, not filled in from assumption.
Delivery: Web, iOS, and Android, with offline study in the apps.
Who it suits: Candidates who already have qualifying education and want Texas-specific practice, diagnostics, math help, and explanations.
Delivery: Native iOS and iPadOS app. The publisher does not advertise Android or browser access.
Who it suits: iPhone or iPad users who want low-cost Texas-specific quizzes, flashcards, study plans, and timed practice.
Delivery: Native iPhone, iPad, and Apple silicon Mac app with offline use. Android and browser study are not advertised.
Who it suits: Apple users who prioritize offline Texas-only practice, legal citations, and separate National and State readiness.
Delivery: Mobile-friendly browser access on computers, tablets, and phones. PrepAgent states that it has no native mobile app.
Who it suits: Candidates who want Texas practice plus videos, audio lessons, flashcards, an ebook, and live or recorded webinars.
Delivery: Self-paced online course and iOS or Android apps, plus three months of PrepAgent access in Deluxe.
Who it suits: A first-time applicant who still needs all 180 education hours and values mobile lessons, tutoring, and live webinars.
Delivery: Mobile-friendly web product for phone, tablet, and desktop, with 180 days of access.
Who it suits: Self-directed candidates who want a large question bank, readiness indicator, and fixed access period.
Delivery: Online lessons, assessments, dashboards, and simulated exams.
Who it suits: Candidates who want structured topic lessons, an initial assessment, dashboards, and support without buying another 180-hour course.
Delivery: Online, self-administered. It must be started within 30 days of purchase.
Who it suits: Candidates who want a brief look at Pearson VUE's test interface and general question presentation after studying elsewhere.
Feature and price claims below link to the provider or exam administrator. Marketing claims without a visible method, including vendor-reported pass rates, are not used in the score.
Features only matter if they map to the test. These four numbers explain why the checklist below looks the way it does.
80 on the national portion and 40 on Texas state law, plus unscored pretest items you cannot pick out.
You need 56 of 80 on national and 28 of 40 on state law, about 70 percent on each.
You must clear both. Fail one and you retake only that portion, so a weak side cannot be averaged away.
About two minutes per scored question, and you answer pretest items too, so pacing matters as much as knowledge.
The 40 state-law questions cover TREC rules, TRELA, promulgated forms, and Texas agency. National question banks do not teach any of it. This is the first thing to check in any app, because it is the easiest place to be quietly under-prepared.
Since the portions are scored on separate lines, an app that shows a single overall percentage can hide the gap that fails you. Look for performance broken out by content area, so you can see a weak state-law score before test day rather than after.
Use this as a buyer's checklist. A good app should clear all six, not just have the biggest question count.
The Texas State Law portion is 40 scored Texas-specific questions. An app built on national content alone leaves that gap open.
A free sample or diagnostic lets you judge question quality and see your weak areas before spending anything.
A right or wrong marker teaches nothing. Per-question explanations turn each miss into a rule you keep.
Random questions are inefficient. Topic, mixed, and weak-area modes let you spend time where you are losing points.
Math is a common time sink. A dedicated math mode drills prorations, loans, area, and commission until they are fast.
Whether access is one-time or term-based, the total cost, renewal behavior, supported devices, and offline limits should be obvious before checkout.
Take this checklist to any app you are considering. Here is why each feature matters and what Pass Texas offers.
| Feature | Why it matters | In Pass Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Texas-specific question bank | Covers the 40 scored Texas State Law items, not just national | Yes, 1,377 Texas questions |
| Free diagnostic | Judge quality and find weak areas before paying | Yes, a free diagnostic question set |
| Per-question explanations | Turns a miss into a rule you remember | Yes, on every question |
| Targeted practice modes | Drill weak areas instead of random questions | Topic Practice, Mixed Practice, Weak Area Blitz |
| Spaced repetition | Helps you retain what you review | Yes, Quick Review |
| Math coaching | Math is where many candidates lose time | Yes, Math Coach |
| Offline access | Study anywhere without a connection | Yes |
| One-time price | Makes the total cost clear for a short prep window | Yes, one-time purchase ($59.99) |
| No copied exam questions | Integrity, and Pearson VUE does not release real items | Original questions only |
These are current product screens, not concept art. They show how readiness, topic progress, math coaching, and common exam traps are presented before you decide whether to download the app.

The readiness dashboard keeps National and Texas performance visible so a stronger portion cannot hide a weaker one.

Study progress is organized by exam area, making it easier to see what is complete and what still needs work.

Math Coach breaks calculations into repeatable steps instead of showing only a final number and calling it an explanation.

The Trap Library shows why a tempting answer fails, which helps build judgment instead of answer memorization.
Start with the period you expect to study, then calculate the full cost for that window. A low weekly price can become expensive if your exam moves, while a one-time purchase may cost more up front than a short subscription. Pass Texas uses a free download with a one-time purchase ($59.99) and no subscription, so its total price is known before checkout. For the full total-cost math, see one-time vs subscription pricing. Current pricing is on the pricing page.
An app builds exam recall; it is not the 180-hour pre-license course, which is a separate license requirement, and it is not a pass guarantee. Use the app after your course to drill questions, and pair it with a study plan. See how to study for the exam and the exam FAQ.
A page that recommends anything should show its working. Here is the standard we held every feature to, including our own app.
Every feature below earns its place by mapping to something the Texas sales agent exam actually measures, using the published Pearson VUE outlines rather than marketing copy.
We publish the criteria instead of a numbered list of apps. The right pick depends on your stage and budget, and a single winner for everyone would be a fiction.
Nothing here is sponsored and no link on this page earns a commission. The only app we have a stake in is our own, and it is labeled as ours everywhere it appears.
Item counts, passing scores, and portion timing are re-verified against TREC and Pearson VUE documents on the review date shown at the foot of this page.
Whichever app you pick, the question that matters on the way to test day is whether you should book yet. Do not judge that on how many questions you have answered. Judge it on whether you are clearing about 70 percent on timed sets in every content area, since you need 56 of 80 on national and 28 of 40 on state law. Run your practice numbers through the score calculator to see if you clear both lines, check the readiness calculator for a book, wait, or drill verdict, and use the free diagnostic to sample question quality before you pay for anything.
The best app for most candidates is Texas-specific, explains every answer, identifies weak areas, supports the devices they use, and states the full price and renewal terms clearly. Compare those features with the amount of teaching or live help you need. No single app is the right fit for every learner.
The exam has a Texas State Law portion with 40 scored items covering TREC, TRELA, and promulgated forms. An app built on national content alone cannot prepare you for that portion, and you must pass it separately.
It can be, especially for a short study window, but the access model is only one part of value. Compare the total cost for the time you expect to study, whether access renews automatically, what devices are supported, and whether the tool includes the instruction or live help you need.
Be skeptical. No honest app can guarantee a result. Judge an app by whether it is Texas-specific, explains its answers, and lets you try it free, not by a guarantee.
No. The 180-hour pre-license course is a license requirement and teaches the material. A prep app builds exam recall afterward. They serve different purposes, and an app is not a substitute for the required course.
Coverage matters more than the raw count. An app needs enough Texas-specific questions to cover all 14 content areas, the 8 national and 6 Texas state-law areas, with real depth on the 40 scored state items. A bank of a few thousand national questions that barely touches TREC rules and promulgated forms is worth less than a smaller bank built for Texas.
A free app is a reasonable way to sample question quality and find weak areas, but most free banks are small, repeat quickly, and skip explanations. Use one to diagnose, then move to something that covers every content area and tells you why each answer is right.
Near the end of your 180-hour course or right after it. Starting earlier is not wasted, but questions work best once you have seen the material, because the app is building recall rather than teaching from scratch. Leave yourself two to six weeks of steady practice before test day.