Sharpen - College Exam Prep
large mismatch with reviewsSharpen College Exam Prep is a companion to McGraw Hill textbooks with quizzes and study modules. Flashcards exist but aren't the main mode, and on iPhone they don't work at all for some users. The app is technically unstable: videos freeze, progress doesn't save, email login breaks, it crashes when switching tasks. AI features are locked for free users but sit prominently on the home screen.
Store average 4.70, text average 2.80, 26% five-star reviews nearly a 1.9-point gap, one of the largest in this batch. Real experience is constant bugs, failed logins, and lost progress. The high store rating was accumulated from a captive student audience.
A mismatch is an analytical signal, not proof that the rating was manipulated.
What users love
- Content is tied to specific textbook chapters questions match exactly what's on the exam. Material is broken into small blocks.
What users hate
- Flashcards don't work on iPhone. Videos freeze mid-way. Progress is lost on logout. Constant sign-outs. Buggy UI hides some options behind clipped windows.
Who it is for
College students whose course required buying McGraw Hill Connect, where the app comes bundled.
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