Practice the US citizenship test out loud—every question, free
All 128 questions of the new 2025 civics test and all 100 of the 2008 test, free and without limits. Say your answer and it’s checked on your device. Take a free mock interview every day that stops where the officer would, and practice the English reading and writing test. The test stays in English, with help in 9 languages.
Independent study app—not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. government.
At a glance
- questions in the 2025 civics test, plus all 100 of the 2008 test
- 128
- free mock interview a day, with the USCIS stop rules
- 1
- help languages under every English question
- 9
- accounts, ads or tracking
- 0
Everything that matters, thought through
For green card holders preparing for the civics test, the English test and the interview for US naturalization.
Answer out loud
Say your answer as you would at the interview. It’s turned into text and checked against every accepted answer right on your device—nothing is recorded or sent. Prefer to type? That works too.
Mock interview with the USCIS stop rules
The officer reads each question aloud, and the interview ends where the real one would: at the pass mark, or once you can no longer pass. One a day is free, unlimited with Premium. Real-interview mode shows no text and allows one repeat per question.
Reading, writing and N-400 practice
Read a sentence out loud and write a dictated one by hand—with your finger or Apple Pencil—or with the keyboard: one free round of each every day. Plus words and listening practice for Form N-400, as English practice only, not legal advice.
Interview simulator
Civics, reading and writing in one rehearsal, as often as you like—with unlimited reading and writing rounds.
PremiumHelp in 9 languages
A help line under every English question, answer and explanation in Spanish, Chinese (Simplified or Traditional), Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian or French. The app’s screens come in those languages too. The test itself stays in English.
An explanation for every question
Every question has a short explanation with its source, and Listen reads any question aloud in English—slower if you like.
Know when you’re ready
Questions you miss come back sooner. Today shows your readiness, the countdown to your interview and your streak, and reminders, widgets and Siri help you keep going.
Answers that stay current
Pick your state or territory and the questions about your senators, governor and capital show your answers (senators and governor usually from senate.gov and USA.gov). Your U.S. representative is found from your ZIP code, on your device, and answers that change with elections are kept up to date.
Hands-free listening
Questions and answers read aloud, with a pause to answer—study in the car or on a walk and control it from your headphones.
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A look inside the app
How it works
Step 1: Set up in a minute
Tell the app when you filed Form N-400 and it picks the 2025 or 2008 test. Add your state or territory, your ZIP code for your representative, your interview date and, if you like, a help language and a daily reminder.
Step 2: Practice a little every day
Short sessions, out loud or typed. What you miss comes back sooner, Today shows what’s due, and your readiness grows with every question that sticks.
Step 3: Rehearse the interview
Take the free mock interview every day, practice reading and writing, and keep an eye on your readiness. Premium adds unlimited mock interviews and the interview simulator.
Official factsBased on official sources, as of the date shown—not features or prices of the app.
2025 or 2008 civics test: which one will you take?
USCIS currently uses two versions of the naturalization civics test. Which one you take depends on when you filed Form N-400, Application for Naturalization: if you filed on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 civics test. If you filed before that date, you take the 2008 civics test.
Both tests are oral. A USCIS officer asks the questions during your naturalization interview, and every question comes from a published list—so you can know every possible question in advance.
The 2025 test draws on a larger pool and asks more questions. In both versions, the officer stops as soon as you have enough correct answers to pass—or enough wrong answers that you can no longer pass.
The two tests, per USCIS (as of October 10, 2026)
- 2025 civics test: 128 possible questions, up to 20 asked, 12 correct answers to pass. The test ends after 12 correct or 9 incorrect answers.
- 2008 civics test: 100 possible questions, up to 10 asked, 6 correct answers to pass. The test ends after 6 correct or 5 incorrect answers.
Sources: USCIS: 2025 Civics Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab) checked
In the app: US Citizenship & Civics Test includes both lists and picks yours from the date you filed Form N-400. Its mock interview follows these question counts and stop rules.
Official factsBased on official sources, as of the date shown—not features or prices of the app.
How the US citizenship test works
The naturalization test has two parts: English and civics. Unless you qualify for an exemption, you take both at your naturalization interview.
The officer assesses your spoken English during the interview. You also need to read aloud one out of three sentences correctly and write one out of three sentences correctly. In the civics part, you answer the questions out loud—there are no multiple-choice options.
You get two attempts. If you fail a part at your first interview, you’re retested on that part only, between 60 and 90 days after the interview.
Some answers change with elections and appointments—for example the President, the Speaker of the House or your state’s senators and governor. You must answer with the person serving at the time of your interview. USCIS lists the current answers at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
Sources: USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS: Check for Test Updates (opens in a new tab) checked
In the app: You practice both parts: civics out loud or typed, and the reading and writing test with up to three sentences. Answers that change with elections are updated in the app: senators from senate.gov, governors usually from USA.gov, your representative from the Clerk of the House, and the others, such as the President and the Speaker, from the answers USCIS lists.
Official factsBased on official sources, as of the date shown—not features or prices of the app.
65/20, 50/20 and 55/15: special rules for older applicants
If you are 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years when you file, the 65/20 special consideration applies. You only need to study 20 specially marked questions: the officer asks 10 of them, and 6 correct answers are enough to pass. You’re exempt from the English test and may take the civics test in the language of your choice with an interpreter.
If you are 50 or older with 20 years as a permanent resident (50/20), or 55 or older with 15 years (55/15), you’re also exempt from the English test. You still take the civics test, but you may take it in your native language with an interpreter who is fluent in English and your language.
Sources: USCIS: Exceptions and Accommodations (opens in a new tab), USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part E, Chapter 2 (opens in a new tab) checked
In the app: The 20 questions for the 65/20 rule are starred in both question banks, and you can study only those. The questions are in English in the app; the help line in 9 languages helps you understand them.
How to study for the civics test
Start with the right list. The date you filed Form N-400 decides between the 2025 and the 2008 test; the app asks for it and picks the matching one. With your state or territory and your ZIP code, the questions about your senators, governor, capital and representative show the answers that apply to you.
Learn in short sessions and say the answers out loud. The real test is spoken, so practicing aloud prepares you for exactly that. In the app, your spoken answer is checked on your device, and the questions you miss come back sooner.
Once most answers come easily, take the free mock interview every day: it uses the official number of questions and pass mark and stops where the officer would. Practice reading and writing too, and keep an eye on your readiness on Today.
A few days before your interview, check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for answers that have changed. The app updates them too, but what counts is who is serving on the day of your interview.
Study without an account or tracking
In plain words: how the app handles your data.
Read the privacy policy- App Store privacy label: “Data Not Collected”—the developer does not collect any data from this app.
- No account and no sign-up: open the app and start practicing.
- What you say out loud or write by hand is checked on your device—nothing is recorded or sent.
- Your ZIP code finds your representative on your device and never leaves it.
- The app downloads only public information—senators, governors, current answers—from senate.gov, USA.gov and aploapps.com, without identifiers.
- No ads, no tracking and no third-party analytics; purchases run entirely through Apple.
Frequently asked questions
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Visit the support pageWhat’s free, and what does Premium include?
Free: every question of both tests, unlimited practice (also out loud), saved questions, the explanations, Listen, help in 9 languages, your state’s answers and your representative, readiness, reminders, streak and widgets, N-400 practice, one mock interview and one reading and one writing round every day, and your latest result.
Premium adds unlimited mock interviews, the interview simulator with unlimited reading and writing rounds, “Practice my mistakes”, hands-free listening and your full history. Choose a monthly subscription or a one-time purchase; the App Store shows the price before you buy.
How do I cancel Premium?
Premium (Pay Once) is a one-time purchase, so there’s nothing to cancel. Premium (Monthly) continues until you cancel it: open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name, then tap Subscriptions—or tap Manage Subscription in the app’s Settings. Apple explains when to cancel so it doesn’t renew, and the other ways to cancel (see source).
Source: Apple Support: Cancel a subscription from Apple (opens in a new tab) checked
Does the app know the answers for my state?
Yes—for all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and the five territories. The questions about your U.S. senators, your governor and your capital show the answers for where you live; senators and governor usually come from senate.gov and USA.gov. Your U.S. representative is found from your ZIP code, on your device. If your ZIP code spans more than one district, the app suggests the one where most residents live, and you can pick another.
Settings → Answer updates shows when the answers were last updated, and Refresh Now loads them again. Before your interview, double-check changed answers at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
Can I study only the 65/20 questions?
Yes. If you’re 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years when you file, you only need to know 20 specially marked questions. The officer asks 10 of them and you need 6 correct answers.
In the app, these questions are starred. Answer “Yes, 65/20 applies to me” during setup, or turn on “Only the 20 starred questions (65/20)” under Settings → My test, to study only those; the mock interview follows it too.
Is the app available in other languages?
Yes. The app’s screens come in English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian and French, and in the 9 languages other than English you can add a help line under every question, answer and explanation.
The questions and answers themselves stay in English, as USCIS asks them—the wording you’ll hear at your interview, unless you qualify for an exemption.
Does the app also prepare me for the English test?
Yes. You practice reading a sentence out loud (checked on your device) and writing a dictated sentence by hand or with the keyboard—one free round of each every day, unlimited with Premium. Words and listening practice for Form N-400 help you understand the form and the officer’s questions. That’s English practice only, not legal advice: talk to an immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative about your own answers.
Is this the app formerly called US Citizenship Preparation?
Yes. Since version 1.2 it’s called US Citizenship & Civics Test (“Civics Test” on your Home Screen). Your saved and missed questions from earlier versions carry over when you update, and an active Premium subscription simply continues.
Is this an official USCIS app?
No. US Citizenship & Civics Test is an independent study app by Aplo Apps. It is not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. government. The questions and answers come from the official USCIS lists. The app checks your answers only to help you practice and can’t guarantee a result—always verify details with official USCIS resources, such as uscis.gov/citizenship.
Official factsBased on official sources, as of the date shown—not features or prices of the app.
Which civics test do I have to take—2008 or 2025?
It depends on when you filed Form N-400. If you filed on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 civics test with 128 possible questions. If you filed before that date, you take the 2008 civics test with 100 possible questions.
Sources: USCIS: 2025 Civics Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab) checked
How many questions are on the US citizenship test, and how many do I need to pass?
On the 2025 civics test, the officer asks up to 20 of the 128 questions and you need 12 correct answers. The test ends as soon as you reach 12 correct or 9 incorrect answers.
On the 2008 civics test, the officer asks up to 10 of the 100 questions and you need 6 correct answers.
Sources: USCIS: 2025 Civics Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab) checked
Is the civics test multiple choice?
No. The civics test is oral: a USCIS officer asks the question and you answer in your own words. A correct answer or an alternative phrasing of it is accepted, but USCIS encourages applicants to use the answers on the official list.
Sources: USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part E, Chapter 2 (opens in a new tab), USCIS: 128 Civics Test Questions (M-1778) (opens in a new tab) checked
Can I take the civics test in my native language?
Only if you qualify for an exemption. If you’re 50 or older with 20 years as a permanent resident (50/20), or 55 or older with 15 years (55/15), you’re exempt from the English test and may take the civics test in your native language with an interpreter. The 65/20 special consideration also allows the civics test in the language of your choice.
Everyone else takes the test in English. Age and years of residence count as of the date you file. If a physical or developmental disability or a mental impairment keeps you from meeting the requirements, you can request an exception with Form N-648.
Sources: USCIS: Exceptions and Accommodations (opens in a new tab), USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part E, Chapter 2 (opens in a new tab) checked
Questions or feedback?
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To help us help you quickly, please include:
- Your device (iPhone or iPad), iOS or iPadOS version and the app version (Settings → About)
- Your test (2008 or 2025) and your state or territory (Settings → My test)
- For a wrong or outdated answer: the question number (e.g. Q23) and what the app shows
- For your state’s answers or after an election: the lines under Settings → Answer updates
- For answering out loud: what Settings → Voice says about speech recognition on your device
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