# Evolving Cognition vs DefendIQ

Evolving Cognition and DefendIQ 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.

Both are free to download. Evolving Cognition sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DefendIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolving Cognition | DefendIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GiGaSoftware Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728235741) | [Sentinel AI Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894088803) |

## What reviewers say

### Evolving Cognition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolving-cognition/id6476920019)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $29.99 | per year |


### DefendIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defendiq-phd-defense-prep/id6762964238)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DefendIQ Individual | $14.99 | per month |
| DefendIQ Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolving Cognition free?

Evolving Cognition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DefendIQ free?

DefendIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Evolving Cognition or DefendIQ have ads?

Neither Evolving Cognition nor DefendIQ shows ads.

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