# SuperfastCPA vs Earmark

The clearest difference is update cadence: Earmark at every 9 days against SuperfastCPA's monthly. Earmark also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (543 vs 92). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SuperfastCPA sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Earmark sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $129.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earmark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earmark has 543 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of SuperfastCPA's written reviews are positive against 88% of Earmark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SuperfastCPA ships an update monthly, Earmark every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperfastCPA | Earmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfastcpa/id1231681537/reviews) | **[4.8 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earmark/id1562599728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 92 | **543** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 88.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nathaniel Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231681536) | [Earmark CPE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562599730) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperfastCPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superfastcpa/id1231681537)

This app provides mobile study tools for CPA candidates, allowing them to study in short bursts throughout the day. It offers review notes, audio lectures, and quizzes designed for on-the-go learning to boost understanding and retention for exam success.

**Highlights:** Review notes, Audio notes, Quizzes, Follow-along notes, Simplified quiz questions, Organized by exam blueprints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AUD Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |
| FAR Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |
| BEC Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |
| REG Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |
| BAR Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |
| ISC Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |
| TCP Bundle | $199.99 | one-time |
| Total Bundle | $999.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great supplement for CPA review
- 🚀 Fast and efficient study tool
- 🎧 Helpful audio notes
- 📝 Concise review notes
- ✅ Effective mini quizzes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Follow-along notes not auto-scrolling
- 🐛 App logs off frequently
- 🐛 Audio playback buggy (white screen, spinning wheel)
- 🐛 Pausing audio with AirPods prevents restart
- 🐛 Follow-along feature auto-scroll shuts off

**Reported bugs**

- Follow-along notes do not always auto-scroll
- App keeps logging off
- Audio playback gets stuck on white screen with spinning wheel after pausing
- Cannot restart audio after pausing with AirPods without reopening app
- Follow-along feature auto-scroll turns off

**Requested features**

- Keyword search feature for notes
- Improve iPad version scaling
- CarPlay compatibility for audio notes
- Summary at the end of audio notes
- More examples in audio notes


### Earmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earmark/id1562599728)

This app allows accounting and tax professionals to earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits by listening to podcasts. Users can learn at their own pace, complete short quizzes, and receive certificates via email, all while multitasking.

**Highlights:** Earn CPE credits by listening to podcasts, Complete courses at your own pace, Take short quizzes to confirm learning, Receive CPE certificates via email, Track earned CPE credits, Free weekly CPE credits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| $39.99 USD | $39.99 | one-time |
| 59.99$ | $59.99 | one-time |
| $79.99 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Premium Course | $99.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 USD | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and relevant content
- 🚀 Efficient way to earn CPE
- 💡 Ability to earn CPE for listening to podcasts
- 🚀 Flexible and convenient learning
- 👍 Wide range of topics and courses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Earmark player issues (stops working, no sound)
- 🐛 App performance and UX problems (slow, lacking features)
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content

**Reported bugs**

- Earmark player constantly stops working or has no sound
- App performance issues (slow, glitchy)
- Difficulty using search and filtering functions

**Requested features**

- Add Spidell and Kiplinger content
- Favorites/follow feature for preferred channels
- PDF certificate generation
- Improved search and filtering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SuperfastCPA free?

SuperfastCPA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Earmark free?

Earmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SuperfastCPA or Earmark?

Earmark is rated higher. SuperfastCPA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Earmark averages 4.8 from 543 ratings.

### Do SuperfastCPA or Earmark have ads?

Neither SuperfastCPA nor Earmark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SuperfastCPA or Earmark?

SuperfastCPA ships an update monthly, and Earmark every 9 days. Most recently, SuperfastCPA was updated on October 13, 2026 and Earmark on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*