Comparison

CSCS Card Op/Spec Test vs NOCN Pocketskills

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

Head to head
About

CSCS Card Op/Spec Test

Prepare for your CITB HS&E Operatives and Specialists Tests with over 1000 practice questions and 26 simulated tests. Track your progress with detailed results and pie charts to focus on weak areas. Get ready to obtain your CSCS, CPCS, or affiliated site card.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 practice questions
  • 26 practice tests
  • 6 case studies
  • Simulated test mode
  • Detailed test results
  • Progress tracking with pie charts
  • Explanations for each question
Features
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Pass your CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Test with confidence — and keep your whole construction-site safety toolkit in one place. Built for the CSCS Operatives and Specialists HS&E Tests, this app gives you over 1,500 practice questions covering every topic in the real exam, plus a full suite of on-site safety tools to use long after test day. PRACTICE THE REAL TEST • 1,500+ questions across all 16 Core Knowledge topics and 12 Specialist categories • Weighted 50-question mock test that mirrors the real CITB HS&E exam • Specialist tracks: Demolition, Highway Works, Tunnelling, Lifts & Escalators, Plumbing (JIB), Supervisory, Specialist Work at Height and HVACR • Voice-over read-aloud, multiple-answer questions and instant explanations • Spot your weak areas and focus your revision where it counts SITE SAFETY CALCULATORS • HAVS vibration exposure (points, EAV/ELV) • Noise exposure (daily LEP,d and action values) • Manual handling guideline filter weights • Ladder angle (1-in-4 / 75° check) QUICK REFERENCE Instant answers on PPE, safety signs, fire extinguishers, first aid, manual handling (TILE), RIDDOR, COSHH, working at height, HAVS, confined spaces, noise and risk assessment. SITE UTILITIES • Ticket Wallet — store your cards and get renewal reminders before they expire • CPD Logger — record hours and track goals • Toolbox Talks — log attendance and capture signatures • Site Induction — checklist and site diary • Near-Miss — spot and report hazards • Daily Question — keep your HS&E knowledge sharp • Focus Areas — see the topics to review • Exam Countdown — days to your test Your progress syncs across iPhone and iPad with iCloud. The free version lets you try the app. A subscription unlocks the full 1,500+ question bank, all calculators, the complete safety reference and Ticket Wallet renewal reminders. Privacy Policy: https://www.webrichsoftware.com/privacy.html Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NOCN Pocketskills

Prepare for NOCN qualification assessments with this free educational app. It offers subject information, practice tests, and feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses. Access a glossary of terms and free calculators for your studies.

Highlights
  • Subject information for NOCN qualifications
  • Practice tests with feedback
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Glossary of key terms
  • Free mathematical formulas and calculators
  • Test results can be emailed
  • Access NOCN News
Features
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The NOCN Pocketskills is provided for learners studying NOCN qualifications. It is free to download and has information to help you prepare for NOCN qualification assessments. The app contains subject information and a mix of free and paid tests to support your learning journey. There are a range of tests* available for the following subject areas: • Bricklaying • Carbon Awareness • Carpentry and Joinery • Essential Digital Skills • First Aid • Functional Skills - English • Functional Skills – Maths • Improving Energy Efficiency • Paediatric First Aid • Painting and Decorating • Plastering • Sources of Energy Further tests and subjects will be added over time. The key features of the App are: • Improved results for you through more practice and feedback • Helps your training provider to ensure you are enrolled on the right level of learning • Helps you to identify your strengths and weaknesses in relation to qualification content • Can be used anywhere • Glossary of terms ensures you understand key subject terminology. • Test results can be emailed. E.g. email the outcome of an initial assessment to a tutor. • Free mathematical formulas and calculators to help your study. These can also be used in the workplace • Check the latest NOCN News. *Access to some tests requires in-app purchases.

Screenshots

CSCS Card Op/Spec Test4 screens
NOCN Pocketskills4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NOCN Pocketskills at weekly against CSCS Card Op/Spec Test's every 2 months. NOCN Pocketskills also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. CSCS Card Op/Spec Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NOCN Pocketskills sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CSCS Card Op/Spec Test ships an update every 2 months, NOCN Pocketskills weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CSCS Card Op/Spec Test versus NOCN Pocketskills: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSCS Card Op/Spec TestNOCN Pocketskills
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEknath KadamNOCN ltd

Customer experience

CSCS Card Op/Spec Test

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

NOCN Pocketskills

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CSCS Card Op/Spec Test

Subscriptions2
  • Full Question Bank$3.991 Month
  • Full Question Bank$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$9.99
4 purchases

NOCN Pocketskills

One-time4
  • Wednesday Sub category$0.99
  • Dummy Paid$0.99
  • ZZDummy Test level 2$0.99
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  • com.app.ZZDummyTest.Level3$0.99

Questions

Is CSCS Card Op/Spec Test free?
CSCS Card Op/Spec Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NOCN Pocketskills free?
NOCN Pocketskills is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CSCS Card Op/Spec Test or NOCN Pocketskills have ads?
Neither CSCS Card Op/Spec Test nor NOCN Pocketskills shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CSCS Card Op/Spec Test or NOCN Pocketskills?
CSCS Card Op/Spec Test ships an update every 2 months, and NOCN Pocketskills weekly. Most recently, CSCS Card Op/Spec Test was updated on September 4, 2026 and NOCN Pocketskills on June 1, 2026.

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