Kinnu
Mobile-first CFA Level I prep with MCQs, notes, flashcards, mocks, Prep Score analytics, and Lara AI.
Provider Snapshot
At a Glance
Good Fit If You Want
- You want to test the platform before committing to a full package.
- You want more structure, progress tracking, or guidance on what to study next.
- You expect mobile or offline-friendly study access, not just desktop-only sessions.
- You want condensed written notes you can revisit quickly
Things to Consider
- Lower-cost providers can be great value, but make sure the support depth matches what you need.
- This looks more self-directed than coach-led, so it may be a weaker fit if you want hands-on accountability.
Features & Details
- Curriculum Year Support
- Kinnu says its CFA content is kept up to date as syllabus and regulations change, but it does not market a specific curriculum year on the public page.
- Question Bank
- Kinnu advertises 3,000+ CFA MCQs with expert review and detailed explanations.
- Video Lectures
- No video lecture product is documented on the public CFA page or App Store listing.
- Study Notes
- Kinnu includes 380+ high-density study notes integrated with practice questions. As of 2026, Kinnu also offers 2,500+ spaced-repetition flashcards (4,000+ in the mobile app), where users can build stacks from pre-written cards. Spaced repetition algorithms optimize review frequency.
- Mock Exams
- Kinnu offers mock exams and markets four CFA mocks on the public page; the App Store listing currently says two mocks for CFA.
- Live Classes
- No live class or instructor-led cohort product is documented on public pages.
- Tutoring
- No one-on-one tutoring offer is documented. Kinnu provides Lara AI instead of human tutoring.
- Mobile App
- Kinnu has a dedicated mobile app for CFA prep with verified App Store availability and offline functionality.
- Study Planner
- No dedicated adaptive study planner is documented on the public CFA page.
- Analytics & Tracking
- Kinnu offers Prep Score, cohort benchmarking, progress tracking over time, and detailed session analysis.
- Offline Access
- The Kinnu app works offline except for the AI tutor component.
- Free Trial
- Kinnu offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required on the public CFA page.
- Refund Policy
- Kinnu's Terms & Conditions (Section 10) explicitly state: 'you understand and agree that you will receive no refund or exchange of any kind' upon termination or voluntary account closure. No money-back guarantee is offered. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. App Store in-app purchases are subject to Apple's billing terms.
- Support Channels
- Support is available via email at support@kinnu.xyz and via the Kinnu Discord community (https://discord.gg/kt9CSdGwaf).
- Pass Rate Claims
- Kinnu does not publish a pass-rate percentage on the public CFA page; it markets product quality and cohort benchmarking instead.
- Instructor Info
- Kinnu describes expert-reviewed content and notes from top-quintile passers, but it does not publicly name a lead CFA instructor on the CFA landing page.
Reviews
I mainly needed a solid question bank and quick review between work shifts, and Kinnu's 3,000+ MCQs plus the Lara AI tutor delivered - instant explanations right inside each question beat copy-pasting into a generic chatbot. The mock exams were genuinely useful, with clear breakdowns of what I missed. Downsides: it's Level I only, so budget for switching providers at L2, and the study notes lean text-heavy with few visuals. Best used as a supplement to your main curriculum, not a standalone. At $38/month it adds up if you drag out your prep, but for focused final-stretch review it's solid value.
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