Comparison

uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ vs Locked In

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

Head to head
About

uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+

Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification with realistic practice tests. This app simulates exam conditions, covering all key domains of offensive security. Study anytime, anywhere with a gamified learning experience designed for efficient preparation.

Highlights
  • Full-length practice tests
  • Simulates real testing conditions
  • Covers all exam domains
  • Gamified learning with uCertify Play
  • Randomization, mastery, and spaced learning
  • 50+ item types including performance items
Features
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"uCertify PenTest+ TestPrep is a full-length practice test that can be configured to closely follow the exam objectives and is designed to simulate real testing conditions. The TestPrep covers all the five main domains ranging from planning and scoping, attacks and spoils, reporting and communication, penetration testing tools and information gathering and vulnerability identification to focus on offensive security. It allows you to study anywhere, anytime from your mobile device. It is a simple solution that can be used effortlessly to prepare for CompTIA PenTest+ certification. We attempt to make your learning more efficient by redefining your preparation. uCertify PenTest+ TestPrep Features: -Uses any of the 50+ item types including auto-graded performance items. -For formative tests, students receive feedback and reinforcement, therefore, improving their test-taking skills and strategies. -Available both as a standalone product and also as part of the uCertify course. -Offers uCertify Play - a gamified version of TestPrep that has a deep foundation in learning science. -uCertify Play helps students both retain and recall better by using randomization, mastery, and spaced learning. uCertify TestPrep questions are designed by subject matter experts who ensure that learners prepare under actual exam conditions using the item-types expected to appear in the actual certification exam. Need help regarding our features? Please contact https://www.ucertify.com/support.php with your queries or suggestions. We are available 24x7! "

About

Locked In

Prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) exam with this offline study companion. It offers concise lessons, practice questions, flashcards, and a glossary to help you master penetration testing concepts. Track your progress and review weak areas to build confidence for the exam.

Highlights
  • Offline lessons by exam domain
  • Visual aids for key concepts
  • Practice questions with explanations
  • PBQ-style activities
  • Timed practice sets
  • Flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Searchable glossary
  • Progress tracking and study plan
Features
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Locked In is an independent study companion for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003 exam. It is designed for short, focused study sessions and works without an account, ads, analytics, or third-party tracking. STUDY CONTENT • 112 concise lessons across all 26 PT0-003 objective headings in five domains • 112 inline quick checks, one at the end of every lesson • Visual explanations for selected engagement, reconnaissance, vulnerability, exploitation, and post-exploitation concepts • 105 flashcards with optional spaced review • A searchable 260-entry glossary covering all 181 codes in the official acronym appendix • Search, progress tracking, study streaks, bookmarks, and personal notes PRACTICE • 126 original multiple-choice questions organized by domain and objective • 16 tap-driven PBQ-style activities for categorizing, ordering, and matching practice • A 90-question, 165-minute multiple-choice Timed Practice mode with checkpointing, flag-for-review, a navigation grid, and results review • A weak-spot review queue that reschedules missed questions and flashcards Timed Practice and the PBQ-style activities are separate, original app content. They are not official CompTIA questions, a reproduced exam blueprint, or an exam simulation. The app's 80% practice target is not a CompTIA scaled score, passing prediction, or claim about the official passing standard. FREE TO TRY The free tier includes 16 complete free lessons, a fixed 10-question quiz sampler, 30 curated flashcards, two PBQ-style preview activities, 213 of the glossary's 260 entries, and on-device study tools for included content. The other 47 glossary terms that repeat premium flashcards open with the full unlock. ONE-TIME FULL UNLOCK The non-consumable Locked In! PenTest+ Unlock opens all 112 lessons, quiz access to the full 126-question bank, all 16 PBQ-style activities, all 105 flashcards, every glossary definition, and the 90-question Timed Practice mode. There is no subscription. EXAM STATUS PT0-003 launched on December 17, 2024. CompTIA estimates its retirement in 2027 and has not announced a successor exam. OFFLINE AND PRIVATE Bundled course and practice content works offline; notes and progress are stored on-device. Optional website and Write a Review links require internet access. App Store product loading, purchase, and restore also require connectivity. DISCLAIMER Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CompTIA. CompTIA® and PenTest+® are registered trademarks of CompTIA, Inc. Locked In is an independent study aid. Always verify current exam policies and objectives with CompTIA.

Screenshots

uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+4 screens
Locked In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Locked In at every 11 days against uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+'s every 3 months. uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Locked In sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ ships an update every 3 months, Locked In every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ versus Locked In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+Locked In
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperuCertify.comOMAR DANIEL GRAZIANO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+

One-time1
  • uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+$49.99
1 purchases

Locked In

One-time1
  • Locked In! PenTest+ Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ free?
uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Locked In free?
Locked In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ or Locked In have ads?
Neither uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ nor Locked In shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ or Locked In?
uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ ships an update every 3 months, and Locked In every 11 days. Most recently, uCertifyPrep CompTIA PenTest+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Locked In on November 5, 2026.

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