Comparison

Building code quiz vs LEED Green Associate

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

LEED Green Associate

Features
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LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE PREP: PASS YOUR GBCI CERTIFICATION EXAM The LEED Green Associate exam requires 170 of 200 points. Candidates who fail are most often weak on the credit category framework, point allocation, and technical thresholds in Energy and Atmosphere and Water Efficiency. LEED CREDIT CATEGORY REFERENCE IP (1 pt): early integrative energy and water analysis before design is locked in. LT (16 pts): transit access, bicycle facilities, reduced parking. SS (10 pts): prerequisite is construction pollution prevention; credits include heat island reduction and light pollution. WE (11 pts): prerequisites require 20 percent outdoor and indoor water use reduction plus metering. EA (33 pts, highest-weighted): prerequisites are fundamental commissioning, ASHRAE 90.1 minimum energy performance, and metering; credits include optimize energy performance (1 to 18 pts), renewable energy, enhanced commissioning, and refrigerant management. MR (13 pts): prerequisite is recyclables storage; credits include EPDs, HPDs, life-cycle impact reduction. EQ (16 pts): prerequisites are ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation and tobacco smoke control; credits include low-emitting materials, daylight, acoustic performance. IN (6 pts): innovation credits plus 1 pt for LEED AP on team. RP (4 pts): region-specific priority credits. POINT CALCULATOR Enter points across all 9 categories. Get total, certification level, and gap to next tier. Thresholds: Certified 40-49, Silver 50-59, Gold 60-79, Platinum 80 or more. ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY GUIDE Energy and Atmosphere: ASHRAE 90.1 is the energy baseline. The Commissioning Authority must be independent. Renewable energy credits are proportional to annual energy cost offset. Refrigerant management tracks GWP and ODP. Water Efficiency: Indoor reduction calculated against Energy Policy Act baseline using fixture flow rates. Outdoor reduction uses the ET (evapotranspiration) method. Cooling towers track makeup water, blowdown, and drift. 1,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS LEED PROCESS (12%): Certification steps, USGBC vs GBCI roles, LEED AP vs Green Associate, minimum program requirements. INTEGRATIVE STRATEGIES (8%): Early analysis benefits, whole-building design integration. LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION (8%): Smart growth, transit, bicycle infrastructure, parking reduction. SUSTAINABLE SITES (8%): Stormwater, heat island, light pollution (trespass, sky glow, glare), habitat restoration. WATER EFFICIENCY (12%): Fixture flow rates, percentage calculations, graywater, cooling tower water. ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE (20%): ASHRAE 90.1, commissioning and CxA independence, renewable energy types, GWP and ODP, demand response. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (12%): Life-cycle assessment, EPDs, HPDs, recycled content, waste diversion. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (12%): ASHRAE 62.1, VOC limits, ASHRAE 55 thermal comfort, daylight, acoustic performance. PROJECT SURROUNDINGS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH (8%): Triple bottom line, community connectivity, LEED recertification. Every question includes a detailed explanation with LEED v4 reference guide citations. FREE: 5 questions per day, credit category overview, point threshold reference. No account required. MONTHLY ($9.99/month): Full 1,000+ questions, LEED Credit Category Reference, Point Calculator, Energy and Water Efficiency Guide, reference library, exam simulator, 3-day free trial. ANNUAL ($24.99/year): Everything in Monthly. Save over 55 percent. Best value. LIFETIME ($49.99): One payment. Permanent access. PASS PROMISE: Complete all questions with 80% or higher average, hold active subscription for 3 months, still do not pass. We extend your access by 4 months at no charge. voltexam.com/pass-promise LEED, USGBC, and GBCI are registered trademarks of the U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. Not affiliated with USGBC or GBCI. Privacy Policy: https://www.voltexam.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.voltexam.com/terms

Screenshots

Building code quiz4 screens
LEED Green Associate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Building code quiz at 11.0 against LEED Green Associate's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Building code quiz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LEED Green Associate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Building code quiz versus LEED Green Associate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuilding code quizLEED Green Associate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe PolizziDeeun Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Building code quiz

One-time1
  • Show next question set$9.99
3 purchases

LEED Green Associate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Access$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Leed - Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Building code quiz free?
Building code quiz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LEED Green Associate free?
LEED Green Associate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Building code quiz or LEED Green Associate have ads?
Neither Building code quiz nor LEED Green Associate shows ads.

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