Also budget separately for NCLEX registration and any licensing fees. Confirm the current amounts through official NCLEX registration materials. Prep-app spending and exam registration are different line items.
Study materials in Magstone RN
Magstone RN includes 3,992 practice questions and 36 case studies. The 216 questions within those cases are counted separately from the practice questions. Browse study materials or subjects and deck titles.
Price comparison table (2026)
Official competitor prices below were read from vendor pages on 2026-09-30 (America/Chicago). Promotions change; confirm on each vendor checkout before purchase.
| Product | Access duration | Price noted (USD) | Included features | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magstone RN | Monthly | $9.99/mo | 3,992 practice questions: 6,934 flashcards with scheduled reviews; dose math; 6 modules /23 topics; 36 case studies | magstonern.com 2026-09-30: Current individual plans |
| Magstone RN | Annual | $79.99/yr | Same; 3-day trial (card required) | Current individual plans |
| Magstone RN | Lifetime | $149.99 | Same; one-time | Current individual plans |
| Archer Q-Bank + CAT | 1 / 2 / 3 / 6 months | $79 / $99 / $129 / $149 promo | Dedicated NCLEX Q-Bank + CAT (marketing cites 3,100+ Qs; confirm) | nurses.archerreview.com/nclex-rn 2026-09-30: Official price snapshot |
| Archer +Videos / Intense PREP | Multi-month packages | Higher than base Q-Bank; confirm live | Live classes when offered | Same official page: check the package |
| UWorld NCLEX-RN | 30 / 60 / 90 days | $149 list / $139 promo · $169 · $249 list / $229 promo | Large dedicated QBank + course tools | nursing.uworld.com/nclex-rn 2026-09-30: Official price snapshot |
| UWorld NCLEX-RN | 180 / 360 / 730 days | $329 / $389 / $449 | Longer dedicated windows | nursing.uworld.com/nclex-rn 2026-09-30: Official price snapshot |
| SimpleNursing NCLEX-RN | Monthly / 90-day / Full Journey (24 months) | $60/mo · $139 · $312 | Video-first NCLEX prep (confirm inclusions live) | simplenursing.com/pricing 2026-09-30: Official price snapshot |
For other providers, request current prices directly; they are not priced in this table.
Compare cost over your study timeline
A $79-$99 one- or two-month QBank can be cheap per month of NCLEX drilling. It is not cheap if you buy it three times across junior year, senior year, and a delayed test date.
Compare cost per month of calendar time you actually need:
| Student situation | Cost logic |
|---|---|
| Exam in ≤ 8 weeks | Short UWorld/Archer window can be rational (verify live $) |
| Two semesters left | Monthly Magstone RN ($9.99) or annual ($79.99) can be compared with repeated short-term purchases |
| Want no renewals | Magstone RN lifetime $149.99 vs repeating 90-180 day dedicated windows (official UWorld 90d $229-$249 promo/list; 180d $329) |
| Delayed test date | Check whether annual or lifetime access covers a delayed exam date |
Example monthly costs
- Magstone RN annual: $79.99 ÷ 12 ≈ $6.67/month of access, billed annually.
- Magstone RN lifetime: $149.99 one time. Compare that with the number of annual or monthly payments you expect to make before finishing your studies.
- UWorld 90-day: the dated $229 promotional price is about $76.33 per 30 days; the $249 list price is $83 per 30 days.
- Archer two-month: the dated $99 price works out to $49.50/month. The one-month $79 plan costs $79 for that month.
Recalculate using the vendor's current checkout total, and compare access duration and included assessments as well as price.
Magstone RN pricing detail
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $9.99/month | 3-day trial for first-time subscribers; payment method required. Renews monthly. |
| Annual plan | $79.99/year | 3-day trial for first-time subscribers; payment method required. Renews annually. |
| Lifetime access | $149.99 one time | One payment; no trial or renewal. |
For monthly and annual plans, cancel before the trial ends to avoid the first charge. Cancel anytime online. See subscription terms and billing help.
Each plan includes 3,992 practice questions, 6,934 flashcards with scheduled reviews, and dose math across 6 modules and 23 topics. Bowtie, Trend, Matrix, and Multiple response are included; the 36 case studies contain 216 questions, counted separately from the practice questions.
Hidden / easy-to-miss costs
- NCLEX registration and licensing fees, separate from any prep app
- Self-assessments sold as add-ons (UWorld lists assessment products on its NCLEX-RN marketing pages; confirm current bundle vs à la carte)
- Live review / Intense PREP-style upsells on Archer-class products
- Rebuying after an expired short window
- App-store pricing sometimes higher than web for some vendors; buy where the vendor recommends
- Time spent checking free shared decks or PDFs for accuracy and relevance to your course
Compare materials as well as price
Compare the features you need for coursework and exam preparation:
- UWorld and Archer are strong dedicated NCLEX QBanks. Paying more for a short, intense window near test day can be rational.
- Magstone RN is nursing-school study + NCLEX-style practice across the program; cheaper annual/lifetime, with dose math and spaced repetition.
- Magstone RN does not claim to replace UWorld for a final-semester CAT practice. Some students still add a dedicated QBank late.
Compare the total cost for your study period and the materials you expect to use.
Reading pass rates and guarantees
Magstone RN does not claim a pass rate or guarantee a pass. When a vendor advertises exam outcomes, read the eligibility rules, completion requirements, and methodology. A vendor's reported results are not an individual prediction.
FAQ
Which options cost less?
For nursing coursework and NCLEX-style practice, Magstone RN monthly at $9.99 is among the lowest verified first-party prices in this table. For a pure short NCLEX QBank, Archer's official Q-Bank+CAT promos ($79 1mo · $99 2mo · $129 3mo) are common budget picks when sales are live; confirm live pricing. Check source quality when using free study materials.
Is lifetime worth it?
Compare the current lifetime price with the monthly or annual payments you would otherwise make. Lifetime is $149.99 once; annual is $79.99 per year. If you need only a short period, a subscription may cost less. Access duration and renewal timing matter more than a generic break-even claim.
Does cheaper mean fewer NGN item types?
Not for Magstone RN's listed set: Bowtie, Trend, Matrix, and Multiple response are included. What Magstone RN does not claim is a full vendor CAT predictor identical to UWorld/Archer readiness products.
Do you guarantee a pass?
No. We do not make pass-rate or guarantee marketing claims, and no prep product can guarantee your exam result.
Continue studying
Use the table, verify competitor checkouts, then choose the access duration that matches your timeline in Magstone RN.
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Payment method required. First-time subscribers only. Then $9.99/month unless canceled before the trial ends. Cancel anytime online.
Sources
Competitor prices in USD as of September 30, 2026 (2026-09-30). Promotions, packages, and access windows can change. Re-check each vendor site and checkout before purchase.
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