# CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep vs SC

The clearest difference is ads: SC at none against CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep's shown. SC also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SC sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep against 5.0 for SC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep has 6.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep | SC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comptia-security-plus-exam-prep/id1501784033/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc-900-sci-updated-exam-review/id6743374168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thanh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059077329) | [YAUHEN BAHDANOVICH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711932790) |

## What reviewers say

### CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comptia-security-plus-exam-prep/id1501784033)

Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam with realistic practice tests and AI-powered guidance. Master cybersecurity domains, track your progress, and receive personalized feedback to ensure you pass with confidence.

**Highlights:** AI Mentora - Smart Cyber Tutor, Study by Domain, Realistic Practice Tests, Progress Tracker & AI Insights, SY0-701 Objective Alignment, Multiple Test Modes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security+ Subscription Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security+ Subscription Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Sec+ Quarterly Subscription | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Security+ Subscription Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-organized modules
- 👍 Helpful explanations for answers
- 🚀 Ability to memorize important information
- 👍 Gamified learning experience
- 🚀 Excellent practice questions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium version is expensive
- 🐛 Inconsistent question formatting and wording
- 🐛 Some incorrect answers and explanations
- 🐛 Inability to revisit skipped questions
- 🐛 Weak performance on cellular data

**Reported bugs**

- Certain sections get stuck at incomplete progress
- Inconsistent gender/name references in questions
- Incorrect information on cyber kill chain
- Subscription upgrade charges more than advertised

**Requested features**

- Add performance-based questions (PBQs)
- Implement randomization for review of missed questions
- Introduce flashcard feature for terms and phrases
- Allow users to report exam pass/fail status
- Improve syncing of progress across devices


### SC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc-900-sci-updated-exam-review/id6743374168)

Prepare for the SC-900 certification exam with practice questions, realistic simulations, and detailed explanations. Track your progress with analytics and benefit from continuously updated content in a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Expertly crafted practice questions, Realistic exam simulations, Detailed explanations for answers, Focused and flexible study plans, Progress tracking and analytics, Continuously updated content, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SC-900 Weekly Full Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| SC-900 Monthly Full Access | $24.99 | per month |
| SC-900 Monthly Full Access | $34.99 | per month |
| SC-900 Quarterly Full Access | $55.99 | per 3 months |
| SC-900 Quarterly Full Access | $59.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep free?

CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep or SC?

SC is rated higher. CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while SC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep or SC have ads?

CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep shows ads; SC does not.

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