Fitch Learning Cognition vs MasterCFA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fitch Learning Cognition
Prepare for your CFA® Program exams with comprehensive study materials, including PDF notes, video recordings, and an extensive question bank. Access your study schedule and download content for offline use, with instant feedback on practice questions.
- PDF notes and video recordings
- Study schedule and events
- Extensive Question Bank
- Instant feedback on questions
- Offline study capability
- Content synchronization
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Designed to support your CFA® Program exam preparation with Fitch Learning, whether on the move, at home, in the office, or offline, the Fitch Learning Cognition Mobile App provides: -The entire suite of PDF notes and video recordings for your program -A view of your study schedule and upcoming events -Access to the extensive Question Bank Content is easy to find, and can be downloaded in preparation for studying offline. The Question Bank allows you to answer questions within each reading concept and receive instant feedback. The results of your questions are synchronised with the online portal automatically. Similarly, the results of questions answered in the web portal will show up on your mobile app. Once registered on a program, Fitch Learning will provide you with an active username and password to access the App. Please note, if you are not already a Fitch Learning delegate, you will be able to sign up for a trial account and view a single topic on the App. This App is provided by Fitch Learning, the global industry leader in financial training. CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by Fitch Learning. CFA Institute, CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
MasterCFA
Prepare for your CFA Level I exam with a comprehensive learning platform. Access high-quality video lessons, create custom quizzes from thousands of questions, and utilize flashcards with spaced repetition.
- Course Library for CFA Level 1
- Adaptive Quiz with 8000+ questions
- Dash Cards with spaced repetition
- Comprehensive explanations
- Engaging illustrations
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The MasterCFA learning platform was developed to help you make the most of your CFA Level I Examination preparation. With the most current and relevant CFA topics, engaging illustrations, and comprehensive explanations designed to suit any learning style, we have the tools you need to pass the exam. Features: * Course Library: High-quality learning prep videos for CFA Level 1 Modules * Adaptive Quiz: Create unlimited custom quizzes from 8000+ questions * Dash Cards: Over 2000 pre-filled flash cards with spaced repetition Coming soon: * Masa: Your own AI powered guide to the CFA exam! MasterCFA is dedicated to helping you prepare your best for the CFA Level 1 examination. We would love to hear your feedback at support@mastercfa.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mastercfa.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MasterCFA at 100% against Fitch Learning Cognition's 0%. MasterCFA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Fitch Learning Cognition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MasterCFA sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Fitch Learning Cognition asks for nothing beyond the download.
MasterCFA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Fitch Learning Cognition's written reviews are positive against 100% of MasterCFA's.
Fitch Learning Cognition ships an update every 2 months, MasterCFA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fitch Learning Cognition | MasterCFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fitch Learning Limited | Blooming Recall |
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Fitch Learning Cognition
MasterCFA
In-app purchases
Fitch Learning Cognition
No in-app purchases
MasterCFA
- MasterCFA Pro: 20% Off$9.991 Month
- MasterCFA Pro$24.991 Month
- MasterCFA Pro: 33% Off$99.99
- MasterCFA Pro: 25% Off$149.99
- MasterCFA Pro$149.99
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- MasterCFA: Level 1$149.99
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