Comparison

CertPrep vs Med Decode

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

Head to head
About

CertPrep

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Security+ Cert Companion is your all-in-one study tool for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification exam. PASSIVE LEARNING Receive CompTIA Security+ questions throughout your day via notifications. Set how many per day and your preferred time window. Build certification knowledge during commutes, breaks, and downtime without opening the app. PRACTICE YOUR WAY Choose how many questions per session and study at your own pace. Every question includes a detailed explanation so you understand the concept, not just memorize the answer. 450+ questions covering security concepts, threats, architecture, operations, and program management. REALISTIC MOCK EXAMS Simulate the real exam with 90 questions and an 83% pass mark. Choose from three modes: - Timed: 90 minutes, just like the real exam - Untimed: No time pressure, focus on accuracy - Sudden Death: One wrong answer and it's over Answers are hidden until you finish, then reviewed with full explanations. SMART ANALYTICS Track your accuracy, streaks, study time, and score trends. See your most missed questions and weakest topics so you know exactly where to focus. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts, no servers, no tracking. All your data stays on your device. Zero data collection. PREMIUM Free version includes 10 practice questions per session and 1 passive learning question per day. Upgrade once to unlock unlimited practice, extra passive learning, hide mastered questions, and practice most missed questions. No subscription โ€” pay once, keep forever. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by CompTIA, Inc. CompTIA Security+ is a registered trademark of CompTIA, Inc. All content is independently authored for educational purposes.

About

Med Decode

Features
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Don't memorize medical terms โ€” decode them. Every medical word is built from a small set of Greek and Latin building blocks. Learn the pieces once, and you can read words you've never seen before. Med Decode teaches the system, not endless flashcards: WHY IT WORKS - Answering in the context of a real word beats passively flipping flashcards - Spaced repetition quietly resurfaces the pieces you miss most - Color-coded prefixes, roots, and suffixes make the structure click WHAT'S INSIDE - 230+ high-yield medical words - 180+ Greek & Latin morphemes across every major body system: cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, musculoskeletal, endocrine, reproductive, eye & ear, and blood & lymph - Start free โ€” then unlock the full library with a single one-time purchase (no subscription) Perfect for nursing, pre-med, medical, PA, EMT, and allied-health students โ€” or anyone who wants to finally understand the language of medicine. Learn ~180 pieces. Decode thousands of words.

Screenshots

CertPrep4 screens
Med Decode3 screens

Verdict

The call

CertPrep and Med Decode are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CertPrep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Med Decode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CertPrep versus Med Decode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCertPrepMed Decode
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan Roldan HernandezSungjun Kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CertPrep

One-time1
  • Security+ Premium$3.99
1 purchases

Med Decode

One-time1
  • Unlock everything$4.99

Questions

Is CertPrep free?
CertPrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Med Decode free?
Med Decode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CertPrep or Med Decode have ads?
Neither CertPrep nor Med Decode shows ads.

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