Comparison

PESI vs Pretend Quest

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

Head to head
About

PESI

Access live and on-demand educational content, including seminars and webinars, directly from your mobile device. Download materials, complete evaluations, and earn certificates of completion, even offline.

Highlights
  • Download on-demand content for offline viewing
  • Participate in live webcasts and webinars
  • Access and download handout materials
  • Perform evaluations and take quizzes
  • Obtain certificates of completion
Features
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Using the PESI Mobile app, one can: • Download any on-demand content to watch offline wherever, whenever. • Participate in a live webcast, webinar, or digital seminar. • Access, view, and download handout materials. • Perform evaluations. • And obtain certificates of completion. It's simple to watch an on-demand seminar or participate in a live webcast from your mobile device. Your screen will display the presentation, and your headphones or speakers will play the audio. Boarding an aircraft or traveling without access to the internet? No problem. You can watch courses that are available for download through the app, even if you are not online. Course completion information is automatically transmitted and available in customers' accounts once the mobile device connects back to the internet. Without ever leaving the app, you can also read handout materials, take tests and quizzes, and get certificates of completion. Need help? You can contact PESI by clicking on the support tab in the course viewer, or by clicking Help & Feedback in the menu. NOTE: You must already have an account on PESI, Psychotherapy Networker or Evergreen Certifications to use the PESI app.

About

Pretend Quest

Features
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Pretend Quest turns everyday moments into magical adventures. Pretend Quest generates creative, age-appropriate imagination prompts that inspire real-world pretend play. Whether you are entertaining toddlers, planning family game night, or looking for screen-free fun, Pretend Quest delivers instant adventure ideas in seconds. Choose Kids Quests or All Ages Quests, pick a theme like Dinosaurs, Fantasy, Space, Adventure, or more, then tap Generate. Each quest gives just enough storyline to spark creativity while leaving room for kids to invent the rest. Designed for growing imaginations, Pretend Quest encourages creativity, storytelling, problem-solving, and independent play. It is a simple and engaging alternative to passive screen time. Add a Twist to keep the adventure going. Surprise story turns expand the quest and challenge kids to think creatively as the story evolves. Built-in read aloud allows children to listen independently with natural voice narration, making it perfect for early readers and quiet time. Pretend Quest Pro unlocks unlimited prompt generation and the ability to save your favorite quests. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. Manage your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Imagination starts here. Tap into adventure with Pretend Quest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PESI4 screens
Pretend Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

PESI and Pretend Quest are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PESI sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Pretend Quest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PESI versus Pretend Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPESIPretend Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPsychotherapy NetworkerNathaniel Dull

Bugs and requests

PESI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Courses not loading or showing
  • Download feature not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to delete/remove completed courses
  • Implement playback speed controls
  • Improve resume functionality to remember last position

Pretend Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PESI

One-time7
  • Atopic Dermatitis and Eczem...2 variants$69.99
  • Glorious Me: Recapturing an...$69.99
  • EMDR & Parts work for treat$109.00
Show 4 more
  • Navigating the Political Mi...$169.99
  • Eating Disorders: Social Justi$249.99
  • 2-Day Anger Management Cert$459.99
  • Advanced EMDR Trauma Treatment$1000.00
2 purchases

Pretend Quest

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PESI free?
PESI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pretend Quest free?
Pretend Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PESI or Pretend Quest have ads?
Neither PESI nor Pretend Quest shows ads.

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