Comparison

Building code quiz vs Contractor Exam Prep

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

Head to head
About

Building code quiz

Practice construction certification test questions on the go. This app offers a convenient way for building professionals to train for their certifications without needing physical study materials. Access practice tests anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Practice test questions
  • Certification training
  • Mobile accessibility
  • Convenient study tool
Features
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The Building Code Quiz app is an application to help construction professionals train for their certifications. No one has time anymore to bring large binder full of sample test questions in their truck during lunch. This app eliminates the problem by allowing you to practice test questions from anywhere.

About

Contractor Exam Prep

Prepare for your contractor license exam with a comprehensive quiz app. It covers the International Building Code with over 600 multiple-choice questions, many referencing the code book. An audio player allows for learning on the go.

Highlights
  • Over 600 multiple-choice questions
  • References to the IBC code book
  • Selectable chapters for focused study
  • Audio player for questions and answers
  • Option to ignore OSHA questions
Features
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Written by a licensed general contractor who used these exact questions to pass his own state exam. Nearly 600 multiple-choice questions organized by International Building Code chapter, plus OSHA and general construction questions. Most questions cite the code section, so you learn where to look things up in the book — the skill that wins an open-book exam. WHAT YOU GET • 598 practice questions in the style of state general contractor / builder license exams (PSI, ICC and NASCLA formats). • Organized by IBC chapter: 4 Special Requirements, 5 Building Heights and Areas, 6 Types of Construction, 7 Fire and Smoke Protection, 8 Interior Finishes, 9 Fire Protection Systems, 10 Means of Egress, 11 Accessibility, 12 Interior Environment, 14 Exterior Walls, 15 Roof Assemblies, 16 Structural Design, 17 Special Inspections, 18 Soils and Foundations, 19 Concrete, 21 Masonry, 23 Wood, 25 Gypsum Board and Plaster, 26 Plastic, 29 Plumbing Systems, 31 Special Construction, 33 Safeguards During Construction, 34 Existing Structures. • OSHA construction safety questions and a set of general questions on estimating, scheduling and jobsite practice. • Code references on most questions, keyed to the 2015 and 2018 editions of the IBC. LISTEN AND LEARN Every chapter's questions and correct answers are recorded as audio. Play a chapter on the drive to the jobsite, with lock-screen controls, skip back and ahead, and it keeps playing while you use other apps. Study time you did not have before. STUDY BY CHAPTER Pick one chapter or drill the whole bank. Each chapter has a progress bar that fills as you answer correctly. Missed questions collect in their own pile so you can retry them until they stick. When every bar is green, you are ready. ROUNDS AND SCORES Study in 10-question rounds. Each round ends with a results card: how many you got right on the first try, how long it took, and which chapters to review. WHO IT IS FOR • Candidates for a state general contractor, residential contractor or building contractor license. • Apprentices and foremen who want to learn the building code while the concepts are fresh. • Working contractors who want a quick refresher before an inspection or a renewal exam. One-time purchase. Everything works offline once installed. No ads, no account, no data collected. International Building Code®, IBC® and International Code Council® are registered trademarks of the International Code Council, Inc. OSHA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor. This app is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the International Code Council, OSHA, or any state licensing board. Questions summarize code requirements in the author's own words for study purposes; consult the current edition of the IBC adopted by your jurisdiction as the definitive reference. Privacy Policy: https://lookie.biz/contractor/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Building code quiz4 screens
Contractor Exam Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contractor Exam Prep at 100% against Building code quiz's 0%. Contractor Exam Prep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Building code quiz's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Building code quiz is free to download; Contractor Exam Prep costs $9.99 up front. Building code quiz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Contractor Exam Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Contractor Exam Prep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Building code quiz's written reviews are positive against 100% of Contractor Exam Prep's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Building code quiz versus Contractor Exam Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuilding code quizContractor Exam Prep
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 46 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe Polizzibuckley johnson

Customer experience

Building code quiz

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Contractor Exam Prep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Building code quiz

One-time1
  • Show next question set$9.99
None

Contractor Exam Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Building code quiz free?
Building code quiz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Contractor Exam Prep free?
Contractor Exam Prep costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Building code quiz or Contractor Exam Prep?
Contractor Exam Prep is rated higher. Building code quiz averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Contractor Exam Prep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Building code quiz or Contractor Exam Prep have ads?
Neither Building code quiz nor Contractor Exam Prep shows ads.

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