Comparison

Competent.PM vs CertPrep

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

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About

Competent.PM

Features
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Want to get familiar with Project Management competences? Download the Competent PM app! Short and concise description of each Project Management competence element is available in one click. Texts in Russian language are also included! App is developed as free addition to the Project Management board game "Sea Wolf - Competent PM". Visit www.competent.pm or contact us at info@competent.pm if you want to know more. Contents of this app are based on IPMA ICB®, International Project Management Association Individual Competence Baseline Version 4 standard, or ICB4. ICB is a registered trademark of IPMA in Switzerland and other countries. Quick guide: - Install this app - Click on the symbol of the Project Management competence element - In the popup window read it's short description in English or Russian language

About

CertPrep

Features
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Studying for your PMP, CISSP, AWS, or TOGAF certification? CertPrep turns your phone into the ultimate exam prep system. Master realistic practice questions, take full-length mock exams, and use domain-level tracking to know exactly when you are ready to pass. STOP GUESSING. START PASSING YOUR CERTIFICATION. SUPPORTED CERTIFICATIONS PMP®, PMI-ACP®, and PMI-PBA® (Project Management) CISSP® & CISM (Cybersecurity) AWS Certification & GCP (Google Cloud) TOGAF® Foundation & Practitioner CMSRN® (Nursing), CCNA, PRINCE2, CFE, and more. AI STUDY COACH & TEXT-TO-SPEECH Text-to-Speech (TTS) Study Mode: Listen to practice questions and plain-English explanations on the go. Study hands-free while commuting or exercising. AI-Powered Planner: A personalized plan built backwards from your exam date. Smart hints, AI Coach analysis per domain, and study reminders to keep your momentum high. PRACTICE QUESTIONS BY EXAM DOMAIN Focus Domain: Drill practice questions from specific official domains (e.g., Cloud, Security & Risk Management, People, Process). Stay on track: Fallback logic keeps you inside your chosen domain with no random drift. KNOW YOUR REAL ABILITY Current Ability Score: Get a live % score per domain based on your daily study sessions and mock exam answers. Today's Study Focus: Your Dashboard recommends exactly which domain to target today. Spot weak areas instantly and pass with confidence. REALISTIC MOCK EXAMS Thousands of exam-style practice questions, including multi-select. Full-length mock exams that simulate real testing conditions. Detailed explanations for every answer so you know the "why", not just the "what". COMPETE & BUILD HABITS Weekly Leaderboard: Rank against learners from the US, UK, and worldwide. Daily Flashcards: Swipe-to-learn concepts, exam traps, and quick quizzes. Home Screen Widget: Get a daily study question on your screen to build the habit effortlessly. Earn XP, maintain daily streaks, and unlock medals. ONE APP, MULTIPLE CERTIFICATIONS Prepare for AWS, CISSP, PMP, and more simultaneously with organized study paths. Seamlessly sync your progress across all your Apple devices. FREE TO START Download now to access free practice questions (with ads). Upgrade to Premium anytime for unlimited study access, full mock exams, and an ad-free experience. Your certification is closer than you think. Download CertPrep and take the fastest path to pass! Privacy Policy: https://certprep.tmtapps.com/landing/PrivacyPolicy_CertPrep_iOS.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://certprep.tmtapps.com/landing/terms_certprep_ios.html The Agreement is in addition to, and does not replace, the Apple Standard End User License Agreement.

Screenshots

Competent.PM3 screens
CertPrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Competent.PM at none against CertPrep's 25. Competent.PM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. CertPrep sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Competent.PM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Competent.PM versus CertPrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompetent.PMCertPrep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBSolid SIATa Tu

In-app purchases

None

Competent.PM

No in-app purchases

25 purchases

CertPrep

Subscriptions25
  • CertPrep Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • CertPrep TOGAF Monthly$5.991 Month
  • CertPrep CISSP Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • CertPrep PMI-ACP Monthly$5.991 Month
  • CertPrep TOGAF Monthly$6.991 Month
  • CertPrep CISSP Monthly$6.991 Month
  • CertPrep PMI-ACP Monthly$6.991 Month
  • CertPrep Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • CertPrep Premium Quaterly$9.993 Months
  • CertPrep TOGAF Quarterly$14.993 Months
  • CertPrep CISSP Quarterly$14.993 Months
  • CertPrep PMI-ACP Quarterly$14.993 Months
  • CertPrep TOGAF Quarterly$17.993 Months
  • CertPrep CISSP Quarterly$17.993 Months
  • CertPrep PMI-ACP Quarterly$17.993 Months
  • CertPrep Premium Quaterly$24.993 Months
  • CertPrep TOGAF Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • CertPrep CISSP Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • CertPrep PMI-ACP Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • CertPrep Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • CertPrep PMP Yearly$39.991 Year
  • CertPrep TOGAF Yearly$39.991 Year
  • CertPrep CISSP Yearly$39.991 Year
  • CertPrep PMI-ACP Yearly$39.991 Year
  • CertPrep Premium Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Competent.PM free?
Competent.PM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CertPrep free?
CertPrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Competent.PM or CertPrep have ads?
CertPrep shows ads; Competent.PM does not.

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