Comparison

CyberSim vs LoWisa

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

Head to head
About

CyberSim

Prepare for 10 cybersecurity certifications with over 10,000 exam-style questions. Practice various question types beyond multiple choice, including simulations and log analysis. Utilize adaptive testing, custom builders, and study tools like flashcards and spaced repetition.

Highlights
  • 10,010 exam-style questions
  • 7 question types (simulations, drag-and-drop, etc.)
  • 4 test modes plus custom builder
  • Readiness score and domain breakdown
  • Spaced-repetition review
  • Flashcards and bookmarks
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Practice for 10 cybersecurity certifications with 10,010 exam-style questions in 7 question types, not just multiple choice. 10 CERTIFICATIONS, ABOUT 1,000 QUESTIONS EACH - CompTIA Security+ (1,010 questions, free) - CompTIA CySA+ - CompTIA PenTest+ - CompTIA SecurityX - ISC2 CISSP - ISC2 CCSP - ISACA CISM - ISACA CISA - EC-Council CEH - OffSec OSCP 7 QUESTION TYPES - Multiple choice - Multi-select - Terminal command simulation - Drag-and-drop - Matching - Scenario decision trees - Log analysis 4 TEST MODES PLUS A CUSTOM BUILDER - Practice: answer at your own pace with explanations - Timed Exam: question count and time limit set per certification - Performance Lab: focus on the hands-on question types - Adaptive: questions chosen around your weak areas - Custom Test Builder: pick domains, difficulty, question types, count, and timed or untimed STUDY TOOLS - Readiness score and domain-by-domain breakdown - Spaced-repetition review queue and mistake review - Flashcards, bookmarks, and search - Daily challenges and streaks - Exam-day tips for each certification - Game Center leaderboards and badges FREE TO START The full Security+ bank is free. Each other certification includes 3 free sample questions. A one-time unlock for all certifications is coming soon. No subscriptions and no ads. Works on iPhone and iPad (iOS 18 or later). CyberSim is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA, ISC2, ISACA, EC-Council, or OffSec.

About

LoWisa

Features
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LoWisa is AI-assisted learning through real-world practice, designed to help people build practical skills, understand what they are learning, and move from guided support to independent capability. Instead of simply giving answers, LoWisa helps learners understand concepts, practise them, apply them in real-world situations, and build the confidence to solve problems independently. Through AI tutoring, practical projects, interactive learning, real-world problem solving, and personalised guidance, LoWisa supports learners across areas including software development, technology, mathematics, communication, and language learning. Our goal is simple: use AI to strengthen human capability, not replace it. LoWisa is built for learners, educators, training providers, institutions, and organisations looking for a more practical way to develop skills in an AI-powered world. Understand. Practise. Apply. Own it. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Learn any subject with Lo, a tutor who teaches with a real voice and asks you to explain ideas back. • Study Kit: turn your notes, slides, photos of the board, lectures and past papers into quizzes, flashcards and a plan to your exam. • Listen to your lessons as a two-host conversation, even with no data. • Practise speaking, interviews and your résumé, and find jobs near you. • Fix your code by finding the cause of a problem, not copying a fix. • Learn with others in cohorts, or start your own with friends. Start free, no sign-in needed. — Subscriptions: LoWisa Starter includes 200 credits every month (Insight mode runs on top-up credits). LoWisa Plus includes 1,262 credits every month and Insight mode. LoWisa Plus Max includes 2,000 credits every month and Insight mode. One-time credit top-ups are also available. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lowisa.dev/privacy.html

Screenshots

CyberSim4 screens
LoWisa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LoWisa at 15.1 against CyberSim's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. CyberSim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LoWisa sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CyberSim versus LoWisa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyberSimLoWisa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan TrimbleSamuel Jesse

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CyberSim

One-time1
  • CyberSim Full Access$9.99
6 purchases

LoWisa

Subscriptions4
  • LoWisa Starter$7.991 Month
  • LoWisa Plus$12.991 Month
  • LoWisa Plus$17.991 Month
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  • LoWisa Plus Max$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • 500 Tutor Credits$5.00
  • 1,000 tutor credits$10.00

Questions

Is CyberSim free?
CyberSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoWisa free?
LoWisa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CyberSim or LoWisa have ads?
Neither CyberSim nor LoWisa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CyberSim or LoWisa?
CyberSim ships an update every 5 days, and LoWisa every 5 days. Most recently, CyberSim was updated on November 5, 2026 and LoWisa on November 6, 2026.

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