Comparison

QA Quest vs Software Testing Basics

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

Head to head
About

QA Quest

This app is a comprehensive quiz game designed for software testing professionals. It offers various modes to practice for interviews, prepare for certifications like ISTQB, and learn about real-world QA scenarios. Users can test their knowledge across numerous topics and advance their careers.

Highlights
  • 30+ software testing topics
  • Career progression modes
  • QA in Chaos incident scenarios
  • Interview Trial mode
  • Study Camp for mistakes
  • Helpful 'Quest Tools'
Features
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QA Quest is the ultimate software testing quiz game for aspiring and experienced QA professionals. Whether you're preparing for your first QA interview, studying for ISTQB, or sharpening your SDET skills, QA Quest challenges you across 30+ real-world topics including Selenium, API Testing, SQL, Java, Python, Agile, ISTQB, and more. NEW: QA IN CHAOS Step into real-life QA incident scenarios where there is no perfect answer. Read the team chat, protect Quality, Dev Trust, PM, and Deadline, and choose the decision that would survive a real incident review. Every choice has trade-offs. Every shortcut has consequences. YOUR QUEST AWAITS Begin as a Junior QA and rise through the ranks to become a QA Director. Every question brings you closer to the top — or tests your limits. CHOOSE YOUR PATH • Career Quest — climb 6 ranks from Junior QA to Director • Quick Challenge — pick any topic and test your knowledge instantly • Interview Trial — face timed questions like a real technical interview • QA in Chaos — solve messy real-world QA incidents • Study Camp — review your mistakes and learn from them QUEST TOOLS AT YOUR SIDE Stuck on a tough question? Use your tools wisely: • Fate's Coin — eliminates 2 wrong answers • Ask Mentor — your mentor hints at the correct answer Each tool can only be used ONCE per quest — choose carefully! 30+ TOPICS TO CONQUER • ISTQB Foundation Level • Selenium, Cypress & Playwright automation • Manual Testing & QA Fundamentals • API Testing & Postman • Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript, C#, Kotlin, Swift • Docker, Kubernetes, AWS & CI/CD • Agile, Scrum & QA fundamentals • Performance Testing, Security Testing & GraphQL • Git, Jenkins, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber & more 10,000+ EXPERT QUESTIONS Every question is crafted to challenge your knowledge across 10 difficulty levels. From beginner basics to expert-level concepts — there is always something new to learn. INTERVIEW TRIAL MODE Preparing for a QA job interview? Choose your target role — Manual Tester, SDET, Automation Engineer, or DevOps QA — and face timed questions at Junior, Mid, or Senior difficulty. Score 70% or higher to earn the virtual job offer. QA IN CHAOS MODE Practice the judgment side of QA. Handle bug disputes, production pressure, flaky tests, risky deploys, database migrations, API changes, and security incidents. Learn how real QA decisions affect quality, trust, deadlines, and team communication. PERFECT FOR • ISTQB exam preparation • Software testing interview prep • Daily QA knowledge practice • Test automation learning • Real-world QA decision practice • Career growth in quality assurance Download QA Quest and prove you are the ultimate software testing champion!

About

Software Testing Basics

Features
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Software Testing Basics is an independent study app for learners who want to build confidence with core QA ideas, practical testing skills, common mistakes, and advanced testing concepts. Use it for beginner review, interview preparation, classroom support, or daily self-study. The app includes 160 practice questions across Fundamentals, Practical Skills, Common Pitfalls, and Advanced Concepts, with a clear explanation for every answer. Key features: - FSRS spaced-repetition intervals to help you review at the right time - Weak-point heatmap to show topics that need attention - Daily challenge for consistent practice - Mock exams for timed review - Offline practice for studying anywhere - No login required Practice offline, no login required. Your study flow is designed to be simple and private. Independent study app for Software Testing Basics practice. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company, certification body, exam operator, or vendor. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

QA Quest4 screens
Software Testing Basics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Software Testing Basics at none against QA Quest's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
QA Quest versus Software Testing Basics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQA QuestSoftware Testing Basics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet SekerciTsuyoshi Sezaki

In-app purchases

None

QA Quest

No in-app purchases

None

Software Testing Basics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QA Quest free?
QA Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Software Testing Basics free?
Software Testing Basics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QA Quest or Software Testing Basics have ads?
QA Quest shows ads; Software Testing Basics does not.

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