Comparison

CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer vs UPLINK

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

Head to head
About

CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer

Features
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Pass your CompTIA Security+ exam: [X]+ practice questions aligned with the current SY0-701 (V7) exam objectives – one-time purchase, no subscription. Prepare effectively for your cybersecurity certification with structured, exam-style practice across all five domains: from threats and vulnerabilities to security architecture, operations, and governance. KEY FEATURES • [X]+ practice questions aligned with SY0-701 (V7) • Coverage of all 5 exam domains • Exam-style multiple-choice training • Progress tracking and performance feedback • Smart repetition of difficult questions • Offline learning – study anytime, anywhere • Clean, distraction-free study environment • One-time purchase – no subscription required ABOUT THE EXAM The Security+ SY0-701 exam has a maximum of 90 questions, a 90-minute time limit, and a passing score of 750 (on a scale of 100–900). ALL 5 EXAM DOMAINS • General Security Concepts (12%) • Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (22%) • Security Architecture (18%) • Security Operations (28%) • Security Program Management and Oversight (20%) TOPICS INCLUDE • Malware, attack techniques, and threat actors • Network defense technologies and monitoring tools • Identity and access management (IAM) • Cryptography and secure communications • Infrastructure and architecture protection • Vulnerability assessment and mitigation • Incident response fundamentals • Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) WHO THIS APP IS FOR • Aspiring cybersecurity professionals • System administrators and network specialists • IT support engineers • Career changers entering cybersecurity • Anyone preparing for an entry-level security certification STUDY SMARTER Use short study sessions, repeat difficult questions, and track your progress. Whether you practice daily or review right before your exam, this trainer builds your confidence step by step. SUPPORT & CONTACT support@quizacademy.de Important notice: CompTIA and Security+ are registered trademarks of CompTIA, Inc. This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CompTIA. Certification names are used for reference purposes only.

About

UPLINK

This app delivers flashcards at unpredictable times throughout your day, reinforcing learning through spaced repetition. It offers a unique approach to memorization without requiring dedicated study sessions. All data is stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Random-time notification quizzes
  • Spaced-repetition learning engine
  • Binary grading (Got it / Missed it)
  • Categories, decks, and card management
  • CSV import/export
  • Offline device-based storage
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Flashcards that find you. UPLINK pings your iPhone or Apple Watch at random moments with real questions, and you answer right there. No study sessions to schedule. A few seconds here and there, and spaced repetition makes it stick. Built for checkride orals, NREMT, NCLEX, boards, licensing exams and new languages. Free for 7 days, then a one-time $9.99 unlock. HOW IT WORKS • Write question/answer cards, or import a CSV. • Pick your days, time window and how often you want to be quizzed. • UPLINK sends a "transmission" at a random time: a couple of questions now, a few more later. • Grade yourself: Got it or Missed it. Misses come back within minutes. Cards you keep nailing drift out to weeks, months and years, but never disappear. ON YOUR WRIST A ping lands on your Apple Watch. Tap it, reveal the answer and grade it without reaching for your phone. It works between flights, between calls, between clinicals, or in line for coffee. ONE APP, ALL YOUR DEVICES Your iPhone and iPad stay in step through your own private iCloud: same cards, same schedule, the very same ping at the very same moment. Answer some on one device, the rest on the other. WHO USES UPLINK • Student and military pilots: memory items, limitations, emergency procedures, oral exam questions. • EMT and paramedic students: drug doses, protocols, NREMT review. • Nursing students: NCLEX meds, lab values, priorities. • Med students and anyone studying for boards or a licensing exam. • Language learners: vocabulary that turns up when you least expect it. FEATURES • Random-time notification pings on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch • Spaced-repetition engine that tracks every card • Guaranteed review: force must-know cards to come back at least every N days • Batch size scales with silence: the longer since the last ping, the more questions arrive • Study mode: cram any deck on demand without touching the schedule • Categories, decks and cards, with pause switches at every level • Image cards — even picture-only: an unlabeled diagram asks, the labeled one answers • CSV import and export for backup, bulk editing and sharing decks with classmates • Back button to undo an accidental grade PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no server of ours. Your cards live on your devices and sync through your own private iCloud, which only your devices can read. SIMPLE PRICING Try everything free for 7 days. Then one $9.99 unlock, yours forever. No subscription. Questions or deck requests: support@get-uplink.app https://get-uplink.app

Screenshots

CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer4 screens
UPLINK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UPLINK at every 5 days against CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and UPLINK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer ships an update every 3 months, UPLINK every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer versus UPLINK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompTIA Security+ A+ TrainerUPLINK
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLE Commsulting GmbHMatt Hammond Inc

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer

One-time5
  • Security+ V7 Objectives (EN)$6.99
  • Security Architecture (EN)2 variants$6.99
  • Security Operations (EN)$6.99
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  • Security PM & Oversight (EN)$6.99
  • CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 (EN)$24.99
1 purchases

UPLINK

One-time1
  • UPLINK Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer free?
CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UPLINK free?
UPLINK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer or UPLINK have ads?
Neither CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer nor UPLINK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer or UPLINK?
CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer ships an update every 3 months, and UPLINK every 5 days. Most recently, CompTIA Security+ A+ Trainer was updated on October 24, 2026 and UPLINK on October 24, 2026.

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