CertPrep vs Cybersecurity Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Cybersecurity Prep
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CYB Prep is the most complete cybersecurity certification exam prep on the App Store โ one app, 20 exams, and a study library deeper than any competitor: 105,670 practice questions, 30,000 flashcards, 8,000 concept cards, 6,000 video Reels, 5,001 audio lessons, 5,000 glossary terms, 2,500 study tips, 2,000 mnemonics, 1,760 notable-security-figure profiles, 1,760 ethics and governance scenario drills, 1,500 exam reference tools, 1,000 mental-model frameworks, and 1,000 formula references. That's 13 distinct content types built for one purpose: getting you certified. 20 CERTIFICATIONS, ONE APP No more juggling separate apps for every vendor. CYB Prep covers: CompTIA: Security+ (SY0-701), CySA+ (CS0-003), PenTest+ (PT0-003), SecurityX (CAS-005, formerly CASP+) ISC2: CISSP, CCSP, CC (Certified in Cybersecurity), CGRC, CSSLP, SSCP ISACA: CISM, CISA, CRISC EC-Council: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) GIAC: GPEN Fortinet (NSE track): FCP_FGT (FortiGate 7.4 Administrator), FCA Cybersecurity (Associate), FCP Cybersecurity (Professional) Cloud Security: AWS Security Specialty (SCS-C03) and Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) Whether you're chasing your first cert, moving into GRC, going deep on offense, or proving cloud chops, it's all in one place โ one subscription, one progress tracker, one study habit. REELS & AUDIO โ NOBODY ELSE HAS THIS Every competitor in this category ships the same thing: a question bank and maybe flashcards. CYB Prep is the only cybersecurity exam prep app with 6,000 short-form video Reels breaking down high-yield concepts in under a minute, plus 5,001 full audio lessons so you can study hands-free on a commute, at the gym, anywhere you can't stare at a screen. CONTENT DEPTH NOTHING ELSE HAS Most competitors stop at questions and flashcards. CYB Prep goes further: - 1,760 ethics/governance scenario drills grounded in real frameworks like NIST SP 800-53 and the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics โ practice the judgment calls CISSP, CGRC, and CISM actually test - 1,760 notable-security-figure profiles covering people like Bruce Schneier and Kevin Mitnick, with exam-relevant context - 8,000 concept cards and 5,000 glossary terms for fast recall across every domain - 1,500 exam reference tools/cheat sheets, 1,000 mental-model frameworks, and 1,000 formula references for calculation-heavy exams (CISA, CRISC, CISSP risk domains) - 2,000 mnemonics and 2,500 study tips built around how each exam is scored BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY STUDY - Full-length and custom practice exams with instant, detailed rationales, not just "correct/incorrect" - Domain-by-domain progress tracking so you know your weakest areas before exam day - Adaptive practice that resurfaces questions and concepts you get wrong - Bookmark and flag questions to build custom review sets - Offline mode and a clean, distraction-free interface with dark mode WHO IT'S FOR IT pros earning their first cert, GRC/audit pros studying CISA, CISM, or CRISC, pentesters preparing for PenTest+, CEH, or GPEN, cloud engineers certifying on AWS Security Specialty or AZ-500, and anyone building a career from Security+ to CISSP. Download CYB Prep and start studying with the deepest, most complete cybersecurity certification content library on the App Store. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS CYB Prep offers auto-renewable subscriptions unlocking full access to all 20 exam libraries and all study content. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within that 24-hour window, at the price of the selected plan. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://c3rt.com/privacy/ Terms of Service (EULA): https://c3rt.com/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
CertPrep and Cybersecurity Prep 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.
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Both are free to download. CertPrep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cybersecurity Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CertPrep | Cybersecurity Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 18 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Roldan Hernandez | Sunny Dasari |
In-app purchases
CertPrep
- Security+ Premium$3.99
Cybersecurity Prep
- Monthly$19.991 Month
- 3 Months$39.993 Months
- 6 Months$59.996 Months
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- Annual$99.991 Year
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