Comparison

CITB Op/Spec HS&E test vs IPAF Practice Exam

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

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About

CITB Op/Spec HS&E test

Prepare for your official CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test with this comprehensive revision app. It offers realistic simulations, practice questions, and smart revision tools to help you succeed. Includes voice-overs in multiple languages and test center locator.

Highlights
  • Realistic test simulation
  • Full revision material on mobile
  • Practice knowledge questions
  • Simulated tests against the clock
  • Smart revision for weak areas
  • Progress tracking and score breakdown
  • Multi-language voice-overs
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*The official CITB HS&E test app for Operatives and Specialists*   The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) operatives and specialists test app offers the only complete revision experience available. This app contains everything you need to know to book, prepare for - and sit the test   Key application features: - Experience our most realistic test simulation yet, revise on the move using your smartphone or tablet - Benefit from having the full suite of revision material on your mobile device – practise knowledge questions and learning content with the ability to navigate forwards, backwards and flag questions for review. - Take a simulated test against the clock to measure how ready you really are and where further preparation is needed - Use questions and answers and learning content in book mode- Search the content bank for keywords - Sit a practice test covering your weakest areas - Smart revision concentrates on unseen questions and those you have answered incorrectly, to minimise repetition and maximise learning - Review your progress with a comprehensive breakdown of scores – look at individual questions to see which answers are correct, watch as your scores improve over time with practice - Revise for your test, even if English isn't your first language – The app provides voice-overs for the CITB HS&E Operatives test in 14 different languages including Bulgarian, Polish and Lithuanian - Share your score on Facebook and Twitter - Find your closest HS&E test centres, when you are ready to book and take your test   New for this version: - Content updated to reflect industry and legislation changes - Addition of new learning content in book mode - Updated test information - New marking scheme - Updated user interface   For more information around the changes to the test, visit www.citb.co.uk/hsetestdev

About

IPAF Practice Exam

Features
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IPAF Trainer: Ultimate MEWP Certification Prep Master your Powered Access Licence (PAL) and ace your IPAF theory exam with the most comprehensive app. Whether you’re a novice operator or refreshing your knowledge, IPAF Trainer delivers everything you need, right at your fingertips. -Key Features Personalized Dashboard: Monitor your progress, track attempted questions, and jump straight into the module you need. Quiz Mode: Practice realistic, 30-question mock exams with randomized questions drawn from the full IPAF syllabus. Timed scoring helps you build exam confidence. Topic Overview: Drill down into any of the core IPAF subjects—Regulations, Machine Types, Pre-Use Inspections, Ground Conditions, Hazards, Emergency Procedures—and see your mastery percentage at a glance. Flashcards: Reinforce key definitions, safety checks, and regulatory facts with swipeable flashcards you can review on the go. Deep Dive Explanations: Tap any question to reveal in-depth explanations, diagrams, and links to official IPAF guides and HSE regulations. Why IPAF Trainer? Comprehensive Coverage: Every topic in ISO 18878 and the IPAF PAL Exam-Accurate Content: 30-question mock tests mirror the real theory exam’s format, passing score (24/30), and 30-minute time limit. Smart Remediation: Instantly see which subjects you struggle with most, then focus your study where it counts. Offline Ready: Download all content for uninterrupted study—no Wi-Fi or cellular connection needed. -Prepare smarter, not harder. Download IPAF Trainer today and lift your certification success to new heights!-

Screenshots

CITB Op/Spec HS&E test4 screens
IPAF Practice Exam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CITB Op/Spec HS&E test at $6.99 against IPAF Practice Exam's $9.99. CITB Op/Spec HS&E test also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CITB Op/Spec HS&E test costs $6.99 and IPAF Practice Exam $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CITB Op/Spec HS&E test versus IPAF Practice Exam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCITB Op/Spec HS&E testIPAF Practice Exam
Price$6.99 — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCITBAdnan Sheikh

Bugs and requests

CITB Op/Spec HS&E test

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional inconsistencies in question answers

Requested features

2 requests
  • Provide explanations for answers
  • Add more detailed glossary of terms

IPAF Practice Exam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CITB Op/Spec HS&E test

No in-app purchases

None

IPAF Practice Exam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CITB Op/Spec HS&E test free?
CITB Op/Spec HS&E test costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPAF Practice Exam free?
IPAF Practice Exam costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CITB Op/Spec HS&E test or IPAF Practice Exam have ads?
Neither CITB Op/Spec HS&E test nor IPAF Practice Exam shows ads.

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