Comparison

CipherDeck vs Quad

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

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About

CipherDeck

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Master cybersecurity certifications with CipherDeck — the offline-first flashcard app built by security professionals for security professionals. STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER CipherDeck uses the proven SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm to schedule your reviews at the optimal time. Cards you struggle with come back sooner. Cards you've mastered fade into longer intervals. Every session is personalized to your weak spots. 2,444 EXPERT-CRAFTED FLASHCARDS Three of the most sought-after certifications in cybersecurity, ready to study on day one: • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — 825 cards across 6 domains • CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — 619 cards across 5 domains • ISC2 CISSP (2024 CBK) — 1,007 cards across 8 domains Every card includes a detailed explanation and memory-friendly mnemonic to help concepts stick. AI-POWERED EXPLANATIONS Stuck on a concept? Tap "AI Explain" for a clear, contextual breakdown generated in real time. Understand the why behind every answer, not just the what. STUDY BY DOMAIN Target your weakest areas. CipherDeck organizes cards by official exam domains so you can focus your time where it matters most. Circular progress rings show your mastery at a glance. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Analytics dashboard with readiness scores per domain • 30-day review activity chart • Weak area alerts for domains below 60% mastery • Study streak tracking to keep your momentum going • Daily study goal with adjustable card targets WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE All 2,444 cards are bundled with the app. No internet required to study. Your progress syncs automatically when you're back online. CARD LIBRARY & SEARCH Browse all cards by certification or domain. Search across questions and answers. Mark cards as favorites or save them for later review. BUILT FOR YOUR WORKFLOW • Dark and light themes — easy on the eyes during late-night study sessions • Guest access — start studying immediately, no account required • Sign in with Email, Google, or Apple to sync across devices • Beautiful 3D card flip animations • Session complete summaries with stats COMING SOON We're actively building content for CEH, CySA+, PenTest+, CISM, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, OSCP, eJPT/eCPPT, and CISA. Your certification journey doesn't stop here. Whether you're preparing for your first Security+ exam or grinding through CISSP domains, CipherDeck gives you a focused, distraction-free way to study — anytime, anywhere. Download CipherDeck and start building your cybersecurity career today.

About

Quad

This app automatically extracts all deadlines, assignments, and important dates from your course syllabi. It organizes them into a single, sortable list or calendar view, provides timely reminders, and helps you track your grades throughout the semester. You can also find study groups within your classes.

Highlights
  • Automatic syllabus scanning
  • All deadlines in one place
  • Calendar integration
  • Grade tracking and finals calculator
  • Timely deadline reminders
  • Study group finder
Features
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It's the first week of the semester. You have five syllabi, five different PDFs, and no real idea what's due when. Quad reads them for you. Upload a syllabus and in about 30 seconds you have every deadline, quiz, exam, and paper, dated and sorted. Along with the grade breakdown and the details you always end up scrolling back to find, like office hours and the late policy. Do that for each class and your whole semester is built before the first assignment is even out. WHAT YOU GET Every deadline in one place All your classes in one list, or on a calendar. Sorted by what's actually due next, not by which syllabus you opened first. Reminders that arrive in time to matter A heads up before things are due, timed to when you actually sit down to work. Your grade, before the final Log each assignment and see where you're heading, not just where you've been. The finals calculator tells you exactly what you need on the last exam. On the calendar you already use Subscribe your calendar to Quad and new deadlines appear on their own, all semester. Works with Apple Calendar and Google Calendar. Study groups Find people in your classes and study together. HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload a syllabus. PDF, a photo of the printout, or pasted text. 2. Quad pulls out every dated item and builds the semester. 3. Get reminded before deadlines, and watch your grade as it moves. No syllabus handy? Try it with our sample and see the whole thing work first. PRICING Quad Plus is free for 3 days. After that it's $6.99 per month or $39.99 per year, which works out to less than a dollar a week. Cancel any time in your App Store settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically for the same price and period unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it any time in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://quad-landing.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://quad-landing.vercel.app/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CipherDeck at none against Quad's 2. CipherDeck also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Quad's advantage is device support. On price 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. Quad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CipherDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CipherDeck versus Quad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCipherDeckQuad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaileslassie Lilay DesalegnVista Wholesale Central LLC

In-app purchases

None

CipherDeck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Quad

Subscriptions2
  • Quad Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Quad+ Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CipherDeck free?
CipherDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quad free?
Quad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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