# Pocket Prep Skilled Trades '26

> Pass 11 exams including automotive, electrician, plumber with 3k+ questions.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pocketprep.android.automotive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pocketprep.android.automotive)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pocketprep.android.automotive`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pocket Prep, Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 17,503
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (326 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.29.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2021-02-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pocketprep.android.automotive)
- **Website:** [https://www.pocketprep.com/](https://www.pocketprep.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pocketprep.com/privacy-policy](https://www.pocketprep.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Pocket Prep Skilled Trades ’26 unlocks thousands of practice questions for 11 certification exams, including ASE A Series, ASE xEV (Level 1 & 2), NASCLA Journeyman Electrician, and NITC Journey Level Plumber. Questions are expert-authored and aligned with official blueprints, ensuring you study the most relevant, up-to-date content.

Study anytime, anywhere with multiple modes, detailed explanations, and performance analytics. Start for free with 30–60 questions across Question of the Day, Quick 10, and Timed Quiz. Upgrade to Premium for full exam access, advanced study modes, and a Pass Guarantee.

## Rankings

- #456,736 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.pocketprep.android.automotive.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Pocket Prep Skilled Trades '25 for its convenience, helpfulness, and effective study design for ASE and skilled trade exams. However, many are frustrated by the shift from a one-time purchase to subscription pricing, repetitive and limited question sets, lack of diagrams for certain questions, and unclear or vague question content. Legacy users feel penalized by losing previously purchased premium access. While some have passed exams using this app, others find it insufficient without field experience or complementary study materials.

### Pros

- The app is considered a helpful and convenient study guide for ASE certifications and other skilled trade tests.
- Users find it effective for on-the-go study sessions, such as during breaks, making it easy to keep skills sharp.
- The price is seen as reasonable compared to other ASE prep options, especially for people who purchased earlier versions.
- The app design helps users retain and comprehend information well, aiding in exam preparation.

### Cons

- The app has moved from a one-time purchase model to requiring costly monthly or yearly subscriptions, frustrating many long-term users.
- The question pool is limited and repetitive, with many users reporting repeated questions and lack of variety in quiz content.
- Many users report the app lacking diagrams or visual aids that are necessary to answer certain questions properly, reducing effectiveness.
- Some users feel the questions are vague or lack clarity about specific systems or sections, making it hard to prepare effectively.
- Legacy premium access is not honored properly, forcing previous buyers to pay subscriptions again for features they already paid for.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pocketprep.android.automotive)