RE 5 Made Easy vs University Qualifications
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RE 5 Made Easy
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This is an app that helps you prepare for your Regulatory Exam by providing you with hundreds of practice questions that are as close as possible to the ones you will find in the real exam, assisting you to get it right the first time. Its simple design and the quality of the material it has makes it the best app around. The questions have been compiled and structured by Abbot Pfukwa (FIISA, MMFI, BSc Hons) from Octomate who has vast experience in RE preparatory workshops. Questions are derived from many sources including learner feedback on the tough questions they met in board exams. They will be continuously updated based on FSCA board notices. For more information about Octomate visit their website : http://www.octomate.co.za DISCLAIMER: This application is there to help revise and prepare for your exam and to supplement other study materials . The developer does not guarantee that one will automatically pass their exam after using it.
University Qualifications
This app simplifies the university application process for South African students. It offers APS calculators for all universities, helps you discover courses you qualify for, and provides access to the latest prospectuses. Easily find your average percentage and make informed academic decisions.
- APS calculators for all SA universities
- Course finder based on APS score
- University prospectus exploration
- Average percentage calculator
- Latest prospectus updates
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Work out your APS, compare it across South African universities, and see which programmes you meet before you apply. University Qualifications is for Grade 11 and Grade 12 learners, and for anyone applying with NSC results. Enter your marks once. The app uses each university’s own APS method, then helps you check courses, prospectuses, and closing dates. What you can do • Save your NSC marks and update them any time • Calculate your APS for universities across South Africa • See your APS range on one home screen • Find programmes by the APS you enter • Open a list of programmes where you meet the APS minimum • Browse universities and read PDF prospectuses • Check application deadlines and turn on reminders • Read news and articles about applications • Calculate an average, or calculate APS on WhatsApp Good to know A programme match means you meet a published APS minimum. It is not an offer of admission. Universities may also require specific subjects, National Benchmark Tests, a portfolio, an interview, or selection by ranking. Places are limited. Your marks stay on this device. You can create an account for deadline reminders and alerts. University Qualifications is built for South African applicants who want one place to check the numbers before they apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: University Qualifications at none against RE 5 Made Easy's 1. University Qualifications also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). RE 5 Made Easy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. RE 5 Made Easy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. University Qualifications asks for nothing beyond the download.
RE 5 Made Easy ships an update every 6 months, University Qualifications every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RE 5 Made Easy | University Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Octomate (Pty) Ltd | Mayibongweinkosi Khayaelihle Ngwenya |
In-app purchases
RE 5 Made Easy
- Get premium package$6.99
University Qualifications
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do RE 5 Made Easy or University Qualifications have ads?
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