Comparison

MS vs CertPrep

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

Head to head
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MS

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Non-Affiliation Disclaimer (MS-102) This app is an independent study and practice resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected with Microsoft. All practice questions are created solely for educational purposes. Trademark Notice (MS-102) Microsoft, Microsoft 365, and MS-102 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Any references to Microsoft exams or terminology are for identification only and do not imply official endorsement. ===== There are many questions on the web that are either outdated or wrongly answered. I am trying here to filter all those questions and provide you with a nice tool to practice the exam similar to the real-life exam as much as possible. This small app was designed with love to help you 5 things: 1.question content is updated monthly in 2026, so you don’t have to worry that these question is outdated anymore. 2.With 2 EXACT-FILTERING features, you can focus easily on questions you are making mistakes or missing. 3.Save difficult questions offline. So you can practice them later when you have free time. 4.Examination mode will help you take test like a real exam. So you will be more confident. 5.100% question are packed with straightforward explanations. You will know why it is correct or wrong. No more confusing. In sum, this app is simple and straight-to-the-point like description you are reading. Have fun and enjoy the app!

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CertPrep

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Pass your certification exams with confidence. CertPrep delivers realistic practice tests with detailed explanations for 98 exams across 21 industry-leading vendors -- the most comprehensive cert prep app available. 98 CERTIFICATION EXAMS MICROSOFT (29 exams) Azure: AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400, AZ-500, AZ-700, AZ-800, AZ-801 Security: SC-900, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300 Data: DP-100, DP-300, DP-600, DP-700, DP-900 AI: AI-102, AI-900 Microsoft 365: MS-102, MD-102 Power Platform: PL-900, PL-300, PL-400 GitHub: GH-900, GH-300 Dynamics 365: AB-730, AB-731 GOOGLE CLOUD (14 exams) Cloud Architect, Cloud Developer, Data Engineer, Security Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Engineer, ML Engineer, Associate Cloud Engineer, Cloud Digital Leader, Data Practitioner, Workspace Admin, SecOps Engineer, Generative AI Leader COMPTIA (10 exams) Security+ SY0-701, A+ Core 1 & 2, SecurityX CAS-005, Network+ N10-009, CySA+ CS0-003, PenTest+ PT0-003, Cloud+ CV0-004, Server+ SK0-005, Linux+ XK0-005 CISCO (9 exams) CCNA 200-301, CCNP ENCOR, SCOR 350-701, DevNet 200-901, ENARSI 300-410, DCCOR 350-601, CLCOR 350-801, CyberOps 200-201, ENSLD 300-420 FORTINET (4) -- NSE4, NSE5, NSE6, NSE7 ISACA (3) -- CISA, CISM, CRISC ISC2 (3) -- CISSP, CCSP, SSCP DATABRICKS (3) -- Data Engineer, ML, GenAI JUNIPER (3) -- JNCIA-Junos, JNCIA-SEC, JNCIS-ENT EC-COUNCIL (2) -- CEH, CHFI CHECK POINT (2) -- CCSA, CCSE SALESFORCE (2) -- Administrator, Sales Cloud SAP (2) -- S/4HANA FI, S/4HANA CO HASHICORP (2) -- Terraform, Vault SERVICENOW (2) -- CSA, CIS-ITSM CNCF (2) -- CKA, CKAD PALO ALTO (2) -- PCNSA, PCNSE + Snowflake, Splunk, Red Hat, VMware REALISTIC PRACTICE TESTS Take timed, exam-length practice tests that mirror the real certification experience. Each test randomizes questions so every attempt feels fresh. VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS Every answer is independently verified -- not copied from unreliable dumps. Detailed explanations teach you WHY each answer is correct and why the others are wrong. SMART STUDY TOOLS - Bookmark tricky questions for focused review - Detailed explanations for every question - Track progress across multiple attempts - Identify weak domains and improve strategically FREE TO START Try any exam free: 20 questions and 1 practice test. Upgrade to Pro ($9.99 per exam) to unlock everything. NEW EXAMS ADDED REGULARLY No app update needed -- new certifications appear automatically. Follow us for announcements. WHY CERTPREP? - 98 exams across 21 vendors -- one app - No subscriptions -- one-time purchase per exam - Answers verified by certified professionals - Works offline after initial load - Clean, distraction-free dark interface - Privacy first -- Sign in with Apple supported Download CertPrep and start passing.

Screenshots

MS4 screens
CertPrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CertPrep at every 10 days against MS's every 10 months. MS's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CertPrep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MS ships an update every 10 months, CertPrep every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MS versus CertPrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSCertPrep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrieu TranWaltsoft Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MS

One-time1
  • Unlock complete App$7.99
10 purchases

CertPrep

One-time10
  • SC-100 Cybersecurity Arch Pro$9.99
  • SC-300 Identity & Access Pro$9.99
  • AWS DevOps Professional$9.99
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  • AWS Security Specialty$9.99
  • AWS Solutions Architect Assoc$9.99
  • AWS Developer Associate$9.99
  • AWS GenAI Professional$9.99
  • AWS Adv Networking$9.99
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner$9.99
  • AWS Data Engineer$9.99

Questions

Is MS free?
MS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CertPrep free?
CertPrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MS or CertPrep have ads?
Neither MS nor CertPrep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MS or CertPrep?
MS ships an update every 10 months, and CertPrep every 10 days. Most recently, MS was updated on October 30, 2026 and CertPrep on October 31, 2026.

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