Comparison

SwipeDrill vs DevBattel

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

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SwipeDrill

Features
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Stop forgetting the commands you looked up yesterday. SwipeDrill: CLI is the fastest way to build real command-line fluency, one swipe at a time. Built from official GNU documentation, every card targets a single concept and drills it until it sticks. No lectures. No videos. Just you, a statement, and a swipe. HOW IT WORKS Each card shows a statement about a Linux command, option, or behavior. Swipe right if it's true. Swipe left if it's false. Get instant feedback and a clear explanation so you understand the why, not just the answer. Two minutes a day. Real retention. WHAT YOU'LL MASTER - Basic Commands: the flags and options you use every day - Filesystem: navigation, permissions, links, and mounts - Processes: jobs, signals, priority, and process management - Users and Groups: ownership, sudo, and user administration - Permissions: chmod, chown, ACLs, and special bits - Package Management: apt, yum, dnf, and package tools - Networking: interfaces, routing, DNS, and diagnostics - Shell Scripting: variables, loops, conditionals, and functions 800+ questions. All sourced from official GNU Coreutils documentation. WHO THIS IS FOR - DevOps engineers who want sharper fundamentals - Sysadmins reviewing for interviews or certifications - Developers tired of Googling the same flags - CS students building a solid Linux foundation - Anyone preparing for Linux+ or RHCSA PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade once. Use forever. - Sequential Mode: work through all questions in order - Bookmarks: save tricky questions and review them later - Detailed Stats: track accuracy, progress, and best scores per category - No Ads: completely ad-free experience STUDY SMARTER - Daily Goal tracker: set a target and hit it every day - Streak counter: build a study habit that sticks - Review Mode: replay only the questions you got wrong - Today's Command: a new featured command every day - Works offline: questions bundled in the app A NOTE ON CONTENT All questions are based on official technical documentation. While we strive for accuracy, content may occasionally contain errors or reflect outdated information. Always verify critical details against the latest official sources. Ready to stop Googling and start knowing? Download SwipeDrill: CLI and swipe your way to fluency.

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DevBattel

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Land your next developer job โ€” and actually enjoy the prep. DevBattel turns interview prep into something you'll come back to daily: real coding challenges, live 1-on-1 battles, and a developer profile recruiters can actually see. WHY DEVELOPERS USE DEVBATTEL โ€ข Practice that mirrors the real interview Solve DSA problems, timed MCQ rounds, and full mock interviews across every major language โ€” not just multiple choice, real code that runs and gets judged instantly. โ€ข Battle another developer, live Challenge a friend or get matched with someone at your level for a real-time 1-on-1 coding duel. Win, climb the rank ladder, lose, learn where the gap is. โ€ข Certifications that mean something Take timed, proctored-style certification exams across real tracks โ€” from Associate to Expert โ€” and add verified badges to your profile that employers can check are real. โ€ข Your Developer Passport One shareable profile that shows your actual skill: certifications earned, projects shipped, battle record, and verified feedback โ€” not just a resume claim. โ€ข Resume Analyzer Upload your resume and get a real analysis against a job description โ€” see exactly what's missing before a recruiter does. โ€ข Get discovered, not just graded Recruiters on DevBattel can search verified profiles and reach out directly. Your practice becomes your pipeline. WHAT YOU'LL PRACTICE - Data Structures & Algorithms, ranked by difficulty and topic - Timed MCQ rounds across languages, frameworks, and system design - Full mock interviews with a scored breakdown - Team battles and tournaments with a live bracket - Daily challenges to keep your streak and skills sharp STAY SHARP WITH THE COMMUNITY Join topic-based chat and community discussions, compare your rank on the leaderboard, and keep a real record of your growth โ€” not just a score that resets. Every problem is real. Every battle is live. Every certification is verifiable. Practice. Interview. Level up. Get hired. Download DevBattel and start your next rank climb today.

Screenshots

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DevBattel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DevBattel at 4 against SwipeDrill's 2. SwipeDrill's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. SwipeDrill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DevBattel sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SwipeDrill versus DevBattel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipeDrillDevBattel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkenji kurokiGudaliya Gauravkumar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SwipeDrill

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$3.99
5 purchases

DevBattel

One-time5
  • 100 Bits Pack$0.99
  • 400 Bits Pack$1.99
  • 800 Bits Pack$3.99
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  • Bits Bundle 1800$8.99
  • 2000 Bits Pack$9.99

Questions

Is SwipeDrill free?
SwipeDrill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevBattel free?
DevBattel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwipeDrill or DevBattel have ads?
Both SwipeDrill and DevBattel show ads.

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