# BenchPrep Companion

> Study anything, anywhere.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benchprep.companionapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benchprep.companionapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.benchprep.companionapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BenchPrep
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 14,389
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (38 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-03
- **First published:** 2015-01-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benchprep.companionapp)
- **Website:** [https://benchprep.com](https://benchprep.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://benchprep.com/privacy-policy](https://benchprep.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

BenchPrep Companion is a free mobile app designed exclusively for existing BenchPrep users to continue their test prep studies anytime, anywhere. Supporting courses for GRE, GMAT, and LSAT, this app offers an adaptive, engaging, and effortless learning experience. Key features include interactive lessons, personalized study plans, practice questions, full-length practice exams, flashcards, and a game center to make studying enjoyable. Users can also track their progress with detailed historical reports and confidence level indicators.

Unlike the previous iOS app, BenchPrep Companion is a hybrid app that requires an internet connection, combining the convenience of mobile access with the robust functionality of the BenchPrep website. It empowers students to study effectively on the go and stay on track with their test preparation goals.

## Rankings

- #491,772 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.benchprep.companionapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users find BenchPrep Companion helpful for GMAT prep and appreciate its faster, more stable performance compared to the older app. However, multiple reviews mention frequent crashes, issues with flashcards not syncing progress, lack of an in-app sign-up option, and problems with account recognition and login. These issues hinder the overall user experience despite the app's useful features for content and practice.

### Pros

- Helps significantly with GMAT preparation
- Generally faster and more stable than the older BenchPrep app
- Great for content, flashcards, and practice questions

### Cons

- App crashes frequently and has loading issues
- Flashcards do not sync or save progress reliably
- No option to sign up or create an account within the app
- App sometimes does not recognize valid user accounts and login credentials

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.benchprep.companionapp)