Comparison

MindEdge Learning vs CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MindEdge Learning

Access your online course content and interactive features on the go. This app syncs your progress seamlessly with the web version, ensuring you can study effectively from any mobile device.

Highlights
  • Mobile course access
  • Interactive learning features
  • Cross-device progress syncing
  • Optimized for all screen sizes
  • Student data saving
Features
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More than an e-book, the MindEdge app allows students to be engaged by the same content and interactive features as in the Web version of the course, in a format that is optimized for mobile devices at any screen size. Student data and progress are saved, just as if the student were at his or her computer. The app is intended only for students of participating educational institutions.

About

CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0

Features
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Pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam with confidence. Security+ Prep is a focused, offline study app built around the public SY0-701 exam objectives — original practice questions, full-length mock exams, and clear explanations across all five domains of this in-demand cybersecurity certification. Whether you’re breaking into IT security, leveling up your infosec career, or sharpening your skills, Security+ Prep turns study time into real exam readiness. WHAT’S INSIDE • 100+ original practice questions written from the public SY0-701 objectives • Full-length timed mock exam (90 questions, 90 minutes) scored like the real test • Detailed explanations for every question — understand the why, not just the answer • Quiz modes: Quick 10, timed quizzes, build-your-own (by domain and difficulty), missed-question review, and daily spaced-repetition review • Per-domain analytics, exam-readiness score, and study streaks • 200+ acronym glossary, domain cheat sheets, and exam-day tips • Bookmark and revisit tricky questions • Read-aloud, full Dark Mode, and Dynamic Type for accessibility • 100% offline — no account, no sign-in, no ads, no tracking DOMAINS COVERED 1. General Security Concepts 2. Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations 3. Security Architecture 4. Security Operations 5. Security Program Management and Oversight MEMBERSHIP — PURCHASE REQUIRED Security+ Prep requires a subscription or one-time purchase to unlock the full question bank, mock exams, and study resources: • Monthly — $9.99 per month • Yearly — $49.99 per year (includes a 3-day free trial for new subscribers) • Lifetime — $99.99 one-time purchase (not a subscription) Prices are in U.S. dollars and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. The Lifetime option is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_0739807341.html DISCLAIMER Security+ Prep: SY0-701 is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed by, or sponsored by CompTIA. CompTIA® and Security+® are trademarks of CompTIA, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All practice questions are original and were written by our team based on publicly available exam objectives.

Screenshots

MindEdge Learning3 screens
CompTIA Security+ Prep SY04 screens

Verdict

The call

MindEdge Learning and CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MindEdge Learning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MindEdge Learning versus CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindEdge LearningCompTIA Security+ Prep SY0
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (248 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings248 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindEdge, Inc.MD Shahariar Nazim Joy

Bugs and requests

MindEdge Learning

Reported bugs

75 issues
  • Cannot load quizzes on iPad
  • Some material does not render
  • In-lesson widgets and quiz questions do not work
  • Interface elements stop working after one issue
  • App crashes repeatedly
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  • Cannot log in to access materials
  • Today it won’t play sound
  • App is extremely slow
  • Scrolling is slow to react
  • Sections of pages don’t scale to the screen
  • Won’t keep user signed in
  • Text to audio goes to a black screen and turns off
  • Top bar jumps along the page
  • App doesn’t work for SNHU
  • Issues loading images, videos, and symbols
  • Self-assessments have answers uncovered
  • Doesn’t fit screen, looks like it was made for older devices
  • Downloaded content doesn’t work in airplane mode
  • Button for key concepts doesn’t work
  • App auto-populates quizzes
  • Won’t load pictures
  • Videos auto-play
  • Sometimes won’t load half a page
  • Doesn’t support college despite school using MindEdge
  • Login problems, support unresponsive
  • Keeps directing to log on to web version first
  • Audio shuts off anytime screen locks/goes to sleep
  • Support couldn’t help with login
  • Citation links send to enlarged citation with no back button
  • Charts don’t fit the screen
  • Drag to drop games are wonky
  • Pages with a lot of images load slowly
  • Exponents and parenthesis not showing correctly in math course
  • Answers for quizzes are exposed at the end of sections
  • Basic formatting errors make material look incorrect
  • No “Begin” button for quizzes on iPad
  • Answers displayed before attempting review questions
  • Drop downs do not work
  • All questions have answers always visible
  • App hasn’t been playing content, rather downloaded for offline use
  • Does not start up where you left off
  • Isn’t setup to authenticate for SNHU students
  • Course materials still open in browser
  • Have to go back to course home every time clicking next
  • Graph or picture content not there when clicking next
  • Resolution locked to smaller than screen
  • Answering questions sends to new page with question gone
  • Pop-up for answer correctness is off-screen
  • Pressing back sends to beginning of page
  • Some questions have answer open already
  • Graphics don’t always load unless downloaded for offline use
  • Course navigation is a mess
  • Quizzes might be broken or not present
  • Just sends you to the browser to view documents
  • Only reads one page at a time for listen to text
  • Blanks screen for listen to text
  • Doesn’t keep phone awake for listen to text
  • Clickable links do not function
  • Videos do not function
  • Narrative voice is monotone
  • Downloaded audio material will not play
  • App doesn’t allow SNHU students to use it
  • Cannot get app to refresh to the next course
  • Crashes app if trying to return to page after hitting course navigation button
  • Cannot advance with the course, only review opened on computer
  • Videos won't play or are muted
  • Slow, doesn’t remember where you were
  • Cannot log into textbook with the app
  • Kept getting stuck, couldn’t scroll thru pages
  • Hardly ever opens, takes long to load
  • Phenomenal performance degraded
  • Constantly effing up
  • Unable to sign in with correct information
  • Crashes frequently
  • Told user they don't have any material on the app

Requested features

12 requests
  • Allow reading along with audio
  • Fix audio to not turn off when screen locks
  • Improve scrolling and page navigation
  • Ensure all content scales to screen
  • Allow simultaneous text and audio
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  • Improve compatibility with newer devices
  • Add support for more colleges (e.g., SNHU)
  • Fix login persistence
  • Add a support link on the opening screen
  • Allow advancement to next course/module
  • Fix video playback issues
  • Enable pinch to zoom

CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MindEdge Learning

One-time1
  • Access Control and Identity Management Scenarios$79.99
3 purchases

CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is MindEdge Learning free?
MindEdge Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0 free?
CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MindEdge Learning or CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0 have ads?
Neither MindEdge Learning nor CompTIA Security+ Prep SY0 shows ads.

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