Computer Basics vs CPU Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Computer Basics
Learn about computer hardware, software, and assembly with detailed articles and step-by-step guides. This app helps you understand PC components, build your own computer, and refresh your tech knowledge.
- Hardware component information
- Step-by-step PC assembly guides
- Software basics explained
- Search function for terms
- Regular content updates
- Error reporting and suggestions
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The application contains a variety of articles and tips for anyone who works with computer technology or is simply interested in it. It is divided into three sections: 1. Hardware 2. PC assembly 3. Software The Hardware section contains information about all computer components, peripherals, and other equipment. The basic theory of computer parts is explained in simple language. Here you will find articles about% the motherboard, central processor, RAM, graphics card, and other hardware. Hardware topics include: • Motherboard, central processing unit, random access memory, power supply unit, graphics card, optical disk drive, sound card, cooling systems, computer cases • Hard disk drives (HDD), solid-state drives (SSD), optical disks, USB flash drives • Keyboards, mice, webcams, microphones, image scanners • Monitors, speakers, headphones, printers, projectors • Network interface controllers, routers, mobile broadband modems • Gaming devices, uninterruptible power supplies, peripheral connectors The PC assembly section offers step-by-step guides and illustrated instructions on how to build your own computer or replace its components. Detailed diagrams and pictures will help you understand how to assemble a PC, install or upgrade equipment, and fit components. PC assembly topics include: • Motherboard installation • CPU installation • Applying and replacing thermal paste • Installing a graphics card, RAM modules, power supply, air cooling system, sound card, SSD, or HDD The Software section provides information about computer operating systems and the basic programs that most PC users work with. Software topics include: • Operating systems • Essential programs This application is ideal for anyone who wants to improve or refresh their knowledge of computer technology. After completing the course, you will be able to assemble your own computer or upgrade it confidently. The app contains more than 50 articles and includes a search function for terms and definitions. We regularly update the course on computer fundamentals. You can also report errors or suggest improvements.
CPU Academy
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CPU Academy is a phone repair training app for beginners, working technicians and repair-shop owners. Structured video and text courses take you from opening a device safely to diagnosing faults at board level, with quizzes, downloadable guides, progress tracking and certificates of completion. No scattered tutorials. One ordered curriculum, taught by instructors who repair phones for a living. WHAT THE COURSE CATALOG COVERS - Phone hardware repair: tools, workspace setup, safe disassembly and diagnostics - Screen replacement for iPhone and other smartphone brands - Phone software repair, firmware and troubleshooting - Reading schematic diagrams and diagnosing faults at board level - Micro-soldering and component-level repair fundamentals - Laptop repair and PC technician training, including laptop screen replacement - Starting and running a phone repair business HOW THE APP WORKS - Browse the CPU Academy catalog by category and by instructor - Search the catalog to find a specific course or topic - Watch video lessons and read text lessons in a clear, ordered sequence - Take quizzes to test what you have actually learned - Complete assignments to practice the method - Download lesson materials and PDFs - Open downloaded materials offline, so a weak signal at the bench is not a problem - Track course progress and pick up exactly where you left off - Earn certificates of completion - Read and write course reviews and ratings - Save courses to your favorites and wishlist - Get push notifications when your courses are updated WHO IT IS FOR - Complete beginners who want a clear starting path into electronics repair - Technicians ready to move beyond screens and batteries into board-level work - Repair-shop owners training staff to one consistent standard - Career changers looking for a hands-on technical skill - Hobbyists and students who like taking things apart and want to do it properly HOW THE TRAINING IS STRUCTURED Every course teaches a repeatable method rather than one-off fixes: set up your workspace safely, open the device without damaging it, identify the fault, follow a clear repair order, then verify the result. That method is what turns a lucky fix into a skill you can rely on. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE Download what you need while you are on Wi-Fi and read it later at the bench. Your progress is tied to your account, so you can move between lessons and devices without losing your place. COMMON QUESTIONS Do I need experience? No. The beginner courses start with how a modern smartphone is built and how to open one without breaking it. Does it cover other phone brands, not just iPhone? Yes. Courses cover a wide range of current devices, including screen and hardware work. Is there a certificate? Yes. You earn a certificate of completion for courses you finish. It is a CPU Academy certificate, not an external industry accreditation. Does it work offline? Lesson materials you have already downloaded stay available offline. Streaming video needs a connection. GETTING STARTED Sign in with your CPU Academy account to open the courses you are enrolled in, and browse the catalog any time to see what is available. Questions or feedback? Get in touch through the support link on this page - we would rather fix a problem than read about it in a review.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Computer Basics at none against CPU Academy's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CPU Academy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Computer Basics asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Computer Basics | CPU Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sergey Vavaev | CPU Academy |
In-app purchases
Computer Basics
No in-app purchases
CPU Academy
- Laptop Repair Exam$5.00
- Hardware Repair Exam$5.00
- Phone Software Repair Exam$5.00
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- Phone Repair Launch Kit$10.00
- Start a Repair Business$10.00
- Laptop Screen Replacement$15.00
- Laptop Repair Course$15.00
- Phone Schematic Diagrams$15.00
- Phone Repair Certification$15.00
- Phone Repair Mastery Bundle$49.00
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