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Cornerstone: a CFA and FRM study app

Snapshot cards, five-question sessions and a spaced-repetition review queue for CFA® and FRM® candidates. Free on Google Play, offline, no ads.

What you get

  • CFA Levels I to III and FRM Parts I and II, organised around the topic weights each exam publishes
  • Snapshot cards that put the idea, the formula and the exam angle on one screen
  • Five-question sessions with the reasoning shown after every answer
  • A review queue that brings back the questions you missed, after a day, then a few days, then longer
  • Free to start, works fully offline, no ads and no account needed

Get it on Google Play

Free study pages on the web

You can use these without installing anything:

  • CFA topic map: weights, learning modules and sample questions for all three levels
  • FRM topic map: Part I and Part II topics with exam weights and worked questions
  • CFA and FRM glossary: 260 terms in plain English, with formulas and the exam angle

Questions

Is Cornerstone free?
You can start free and study offline. Some segments sit behind an optional subscription; everything that shipped before the subscription stays free.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. The content lives on your phone, so you can study on a commute or a flight.
Is it affiliated with CFA Institute or GARP?
No. Cornerstone is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, authorised by, endorsed by or sponsored by CFA Institute or the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
Which phones does it run on?
Android, from Google Play. There is no iPhone version yet.
Who makes it?
Groundlearn, a small independent studio. Contact: contactgroundlearn@gmail.com.

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