United States · Military entrance test

Where to study for the ASVAB

The best way to study for the ASVAB starts free: the official sample questions, the Army’s ASVAB Challenge app and March 2 Success. Focus first on the four AFQT subtests, Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension, because they decide whether you can enlist. Then work on the subtests your target jobs need. Below are the free official tools, two paid apps, the 2026/2027 ASVAB For Dummies book and the Army’s in-person prep course, with prices checked in October 2026.

Official and free

Official ASVAB sample questions

Official · web
Price
Free
Free to use
Sample questions for all ten subtests

From the official ASVAB program. Each subtest has a short description and a set of sample questions, and the site also explains the computer test, scoring and test-day rules. It’s a sample, not a full practice test.

Checked October 2026

U.S. Army ASVAB Challenge

Official · app
Price
Free
Free to use
Everything

The Army’s own ASVAB app, made by Army Game Studio. You can do quick quizzes or timed practice to get used to the format and the kinds of questions. Rated 4.9 from about 22,000 ratings on the App Store and 4.9 on Google Play. Useful for any branch, not just the Army.

Checked October 2026

March 2 Success

Army-sponsored · web
Price
Free
Free to use
Everything, after you register

A free study site sponsored by the US Army, with online courses and practice tests for the ASVAB, plus math, English and science lessons.

Checked October 2026

Air Force ASVAB page

Official · web
Price
Free
Free to use
Sample questions and score explanations

Explains the AFQT minimums and the Air Force’s MAGE line scores, and has sample questions you can try on the page.

Checked October 2026

AFQT Predictor Test

Official · online, through a recruiter
Price
Free
Free to use
Everything, with a recruiter’s access code

A 20-question adaptive test covering the four AFQT subtests. It takes 20 to 30 minutes and estimates your AFQT. You can retake it as often as you like, but only your recruiter sees the result.

Checked October 2026

ASVAB Career Exploration Program

Official · at school
Price
Free
Free to use
The real ASVAB, taken at school, plus career planning tools

High school and college students can take the ASVAB at school through this program. It’s free for participating schools. The scores are mainly for career planning, but you can use them to enlist within two years, after a short Verification Test if school staff gave the test.

Checked October 2026

Apps and websites

ASVAB Mastery

App · iPhone and Android
Price
Subscription, from $4.99 a week; $119.99 a year for the full plan
Free to use
10 practice questions a day

From Higher Learning Technologies. Exam-style practice questions with explanations for every subtest. There are AFQT-only plans that cost less. Rated 4.8 from about 9,900 ratings on the App Store.

Checked October 2026

ASVAB Practice Test By ABC

App · iPhone
Price
Subscription: $9.99 a week, $19.99 a month, $69.99 a year or $69.99 lifetime
Free to use
Practice questions, plus a daily set of 10 with explanations

Practice questions for each subtest with a diagnostic test to find your weak spots. Rated 4.9 from about 29,000 ratings on the App Store. Some reviewers say most explanations need a subscription.

Checked October 2026

2026/2027 ASVAB For Dummies

Book · with online practice
Price
About $29 to $33, depending on the seller
Free to use
Nothing

Published by Wiley in March 2026. Covers every subtest, with 7 online practice tests, digital flashcards and a video course included.

Checked October 2026

In person

Army Future Soldier Preparatory Course

Official · in person, for Army enlistees
Price
Free
Free to use
Everything

If your AFQT is 21 or higher, the Army may send you to this course. The academic track runs up to 90 days, teaches all the ASVAB subjects and gives you chances to retest. With a score from 31 to 49, there’s a 30-day option with one chance to raise your score. Ask an Army recruiter.

Checked October 2026

Sources: Official ASVAB, U.S. Army. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.