Comparison

Excel Mastery vs CPA FAR Exam Prep

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

Head to head
About

Excel Mastery

Master Microsoft Excel with step-by-step training modules covering everything from fundamentals to advanced data analysis. Learn formulas, pivot tables, and VBA to boost productivity and unlock career growth. Suitable for beginners and aspiring data experts.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized, practical corporate tutorials
  • Mastery of advanced functions (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
  • Data analysis with PivotTables and PivotCharts
  • Interactive cheat sheets for shortcuts
  • Global terminology and formula guides
  • Spreadsheet security and protection techniques
Features
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Learn Excel the way it sticks, and build skills that count at work. Short video lessons are followed by summaries, quizzes and flashcards, so every skill is locked in before you move on. Go from your first spreadsheet to PivotTables and dashboards on a clear, step-by-step path. At your own pace. No monthly fee. No traveling. MORE THAN A LIST OF VIDEOS Excel Mastery is a complete course. Every section ends with a summary, a quiz to check your understanding and flashcards to review the key ideas. You always know what you've learned and what comes next. FOUR COMPLETE COURSES • Excel Beginner: navigation, entering and formatting data, basic formulas and the essential skills every user needs. • Excel Intermediate: tables, functions such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH and XLOOKUP, data validation, and working faster with real-world spreadsheets. • Excel Advanced: database-style functions (DSUM, DAVERAGE, SUBTOTAL), data analysis, security and protection, and advanced techniques. • NEW! Excel PivotTables: From Basics to Power Pivot: build PivotTables, group and filter data, add PivotCharts and Slicers, create dashboards and get started with Power Pivot. LEARNING TOOLS IN EVERY COURSE • Video lessons: bite-sized, focused and easy to follow • Summaries: the key points of each section at a glance • Quizzes: check your understanding and see your score • Flashcards: review formulas, terms and shortcuts anytime • Tips & Tricks decks: time-saving tricks the pros use • Final project: put your skills together on a real task MADE FOR IPHONE DUO On iPhone Duo, lessons fill the large inner screen in portrait or landscape. Fold the phone halfway, stand it up like a small laptop, and the video plays on the upper screen while the lesson text sits on the lower one, so you can watch and follow along side by side. WORKS WITH YOUR VERSION OF EXCEL The core skills apply to Excel 2016, 2019, 2021 and Microsoft 365. Where features differ between versions, a dedicated notes lesson explains what changes, so you can follow along on the version you have. MORE FEATURES • Track your progress and performance with detailed statistics • Interactive cheat sheets for keyboard shortcuts • App interface in 7 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, French, German and Korean • Learn anytime, anywhere: on your commute, at lunch or at home WHO IT'S FOR Students, job seekers, office workers, career changers and small business owners. Anyone who wants to work faster and feel more confident with spreadsheets, from complete beginners to experienced users ready to master PivotTables. FREE TO START, PAY ONCE Unlock all courses, lessons, quizzes and flashcards with a one-time Premium purchase. No subscription, no monthly fee. Microsoft and Excel are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.

About

CPA FAR Exam Prep

Features
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Pass your CPA FAR with confidence. CPA FAR Exam Prep gives you 750+ realistic practice questions with clear, detailed explanations for every answer. COVERS EVERY TOPIC Conceptual Framework, Financial Statements, Assets & Liabilities, Revenue Recognition, Select Transactions, Equity & EPS — and more. WHY CPA FAR PREP • 750+ exam-style questions, written and reviewed for accuracy • A detailed explanation for every answer — understand WHY • Realistic mock exams that mirror the real test • Track your accuracy by subject with smart analytics • A personalized study plan that keeps you on pace • Daily reminders + study anytime, even offline Whether it's your first attempt or a retake, our questions and explanations help you master the material and pass on your first try. SUBSCRIPTION Start free, then unlock everything. Weekly $4.99, Monthly $12.99, Yearly $39.99, or a one-time Lifetime unlock $79.99. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flysky-privacy.pages.dev

Screenshots

Excel Mastery4 screens
CPA FAR Exam Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CPA FAR Exam Prep at none against Excel Mastery's shown. CPA FAR Exam Prep also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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. Excel Mastery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CPA FAR Exam Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Excel Mastery versus CPA FAR Exam Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExcel MasteryCPA FAR Exam Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdante chuFLY SKY PTY LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Excel Mastery

One-time1
  • Premium Features$4.99
4 purchases

CPA FAR Exam Prep

Subscriptions3
  • CPA FAR Weekly$4.997 Days
  • CPA FAR Monthly$12.991 Month
  • CPA FAR Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • CPA FAR Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Excel Mastery free?
Excel Mastery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CPA FAR Exam Prep free?
CPA FAR Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Excel Mastery or CPA FAR Exam Prep have ads?
Excel Mastery shows ads; CPA FAR Exam Prep does not.

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