Comparison

CCNA Self vs Octet Operator

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

Head to head
About

CCNA Self

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This APP is preparation for CCNA certification. Al- in-One Test Engine to study Cisco 200-301 - Over 360 Questions & Answers NOTES: The main contents are questions and answers. no detail explanation. All the parameter is fixed, it is not possible to change.

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Octet Operator

Features
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Octet Operator teaches you the networking technology that powers high-end entertainment productions. Start with IP fundamentals and work up through the protocols you actually meet on the job: Dante, NDI, SMPTE 2110, AES67, PTP, NMOS and Q-SYS. 35 lessons, with more being added every month. "Save the Show" is a library of timed "pressure scenarios" built from failures that actually happened. Between shows, the flashcard decks keep the terms, acronyms, and lingo fresh in your mind. The quick-reference cards and the field tools still work when there is no cell or WiFi -- they're offline capable. Save the Show is free to play. Every run is a timed on-air emergency: read the symptoms, make the calls, and save the show before it goes down, then see where your score lands on the leaderboard. Octet Operator Pro unlocks the rest of the app: all 35 lessons, the full Save the Show library, the flashcard decks, and the quick-reference cards. Octet Operator offers two auto-renewing subscriptions for you or your employer to choose from: โ€ข Residency Pass: $39.99/year โ€” full access, best value (works out to $3.33/month) โ€ข Tour Pass: $5.99/month โ€” full access, month to month Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price listed above. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://octetoperator.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://octetoperator.com/privacy

Screenshots

CCNA Self4 screens
Octet Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Octet Operator at none against CCNA Self's shown. CCNA Self's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CCNA Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Octet Operator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCNA Self ships an update weekly, Octet Operator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
CCNA Self versus Octet Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCNA SelfOctet Operator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size171 MB71 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBEST SOLUTION LLCMMCX LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CCNA Self

One-time1
  • NoAds$5.99
3 purchases

Octet Operator

Subscriptions3
  • Gig Pass$1.997 Days
  • Tour Pass$5.991 Month
  • Residency Pass$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CCNA Self free?
CCNA Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Octet Operator free?
Octet Operator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CCNA Self or Octet Operator have ads?
CCNA Self shows ads; Octet Operator does not.
Which is updated more often, CCNA Self or Octet Operator?
CCNA Self ships an update weekly, and Octet Operator every 11 days. Most recently, CCNA Self was updated on October 4, 2026 and Octet Operator on October 14, 2026.

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