Comparison

Locked In vs DailySec

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

Head to head
About

Locked In

Prepare for the CySA+ CS0-004 certification exam with this comprehensive study companion. It offers lessons, flashcards, practice questions, and glossary terms, all designed for focused learning sessions. The app works offline and without ads, with a free tier and a one-time unlock for full access.

Highlights
  • 91 concise lessons
  • 100 flashcards with spaced review
  • Searchable glossary with 137 terms
  • 121 original practice questions
  • PBQ-style activities
  • Timed practice mode
  • Progress tracking and study streaks
Features
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Locked In is an independent study companion for the CySA+ CS0-004 exam. It is designed for short, focused study sessions and works without an account or ads. CompTIA launched CS0-004 on June 23, 2026. The English CS0-003 exam retires on December 22, 2026. STUDY CONTENT • 91 concise lessons across all 15 CS0-004 objective headings in four domains • 91 inline quick checks, one at the end of every lesson • Visual explanations for selected concepts including security operations, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, and reporting • 100 flashcards with optional spaced review • A searchable glossary with 137 terms and acronyms • Search, progress tracking, study streaks, bookmarks, and personal notes PRACTICE • 121 original multiple-choice questions organized by domain • 20 tap-driven PBQ-style activities for categorizing, ordering, and matching practice • An 85-question, 165-minute multiple-choice Timed Practice mode with checkpointing, flag-for-review, a navigation grid, and results review • A weak-spot review queue that reschedules missed questions and flashcards Timed Practice and the PBQ-style activities are separate, original app content. They are not official CompTIA questions, a reproduced exam blueprint, or an exam simulation. The app's 80% practice target is not a CompTIA scaled score, passing prediction, or claim about the official passing standard. FREE TO TRY The free tier includes 16 complete lessons, a curated 10-question quiz sampler, 30 Domain 1 flashcards, two PBQ-style preview activities, 98 of the 137 glossary terms, and on-device study tools for included content. The 39 glossary terms that repeat paid flashcards open with the Full Unlock. ONE-TIME FULL UNLOCK The non-consumable Full Unlock opens all 91 lessons, quiz access to the full 121-question bank, all 20 PBQ-style activities, all 100 flashcards, all 137 glossary terms, and the 85-question Timed Practice mode. There is no subscription. PRIVACY Bundled study content works offline. Notes, searches, and progress stay on your device. Optional Google Analytics measures broad app activity only after you opt in; change your choice in Settings. No account or ads. App Store purchases and restores need internet. See the privacy policy for analytics data details. DISCLAIMER Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CompTIA. CompTIA® and CySA+® are registered trademarks of CompTIA, Inc. Locked In is an independent study aid. Always verify current exam policies and objectives with CompTIA.

About

DailySec

Features
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Cybersecurity practice on the go - anytime and anywhere! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://dailysec.yurivich.com/privacy

Screenshots

Locked In4 screens
DailySec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DailySec at 15.0 against Locked In's 17.0. 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. Locked In sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DailySec sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 6 level
Locked In versus DailySec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocked InDailySec
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOMAR DANIEL GRAZIANOOri Weksler

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Locked In

One-time1
  • Locked In! CySA+ Unlock$14.99
2 purchases

DailySec

Subscriptions2
  • DailySec Premium (Monthly)$10.991 Month
  • DailySec Premium (Yearly)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Locked In free?
Locked In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DailySec free?
DailySec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locked In or DailySec have ads?
Neither Locked In nor DailySec shows ads.

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