Comparison

SC vs CertLab

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

Head to head
About

SC

Features
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Keep studying across your phone, tablet and desktop. Use your phone on the move and a tablet or desktop when you want more room to study. Connect the same StudyCert account to continue your learning in the app and on the desktop web. Prepare for Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect (SC-100) with 527 practice questions and 110 key terms. Study coverage · 4 areas • Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities • Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities • Design security solutions for infrastructure • Design security solutions for applications and data 1. Build your foundation with key terms Use flashcards to learn meanings, exam context and selection cues. Mark terms as known or not yet known, then revisit unstudied or unfamiliar cards. Edit card content to suit your learning and restore the original when needed. 2. Practice and understand each answer Study in 50-question sets, by domain or by difficulty. Work through single- and multiple-choice questions, then read the explanation for the answer and each option. Choose all, unfinished or wrong questions; shuffle questions and choices; use a study timer; and resume where you left off. 3. Review mistakes and uncertain concepts Collect questions marked for review, recent errors and repeated mistakes. Filter by cumulative wrong-answer count and focus on weaker domains or difficulty levels. The glossary report connects your known/not-yet records with accuracy on related questions. 4. Check your preparation with a mock exam Practice time management with 50 questions in 100 minutes. Change answers before submission, resume a saved exam and receive grading when time expires. Afterwards, see correct, wrong and unanswered counts, your score and domain results, then revisit mistakes. Tools that fit your study routine Optional audio study reads terms and meanings aloud. Choose whether to include exam context and selection cues, set repeats and pauses, and control playback with the mini player. In the mobile app, audio can continue in the background and with the screen locked. A study calendar, learning streaks, weekly goals, reminders for unmet goals and light, dark or system themes support your routine. Learning records are managed for each supported language. Some features require paid access. Check the included features and price on the purchase screen. Purchase restoration is supported. This is an independent study aid, not an official, affiliated or endorsed app of any exam administrator or certification body. Exam names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

CertLab

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CertLab — Certification Practice Stop jumping between tabs, videos, and scattered notes. CertLab puts your certification practice in one focused place so you can actually prepare, not just browse. Work through hundreds of exam-style questions, get instant feedback after each answer, and track your scores over time. Whether you have 10 minutes or an hour, CertLab fits your schedule. Practice your way Choose a full practice exam or a quick quiz with 10, 20, or 50 random questions. Shuffle the order to keep things fresh, or go straight through. Resume right where you left off if life gets in the way. Learn from every question Toggle instant feedback to see whether you got it right and why. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you understand the concept, not just the answer. Ask AI for help Stuck on a question? Copy the full question and all options with one tap, with the copy fuction on the top right, then paste it straight into your AI assistant of choice. Stay on track Set a daily reminder so practice becomes a habit, not an afterthought. Track your attempts and best scores to see how far you've come. Private by design No account. No sign up. Everything stays on your device. Currently available: Splunk Power User (SPLK-1002) More certifications coming soon.

Screenshots

SC4 screens
CertLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CertLab at none against SC's 1. CertLab also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CertLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SC ships an update weekly, CertLab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SC versus CertLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCCertLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHOI SEONGMINTenzin Negoen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SC

One-time1
  • SC-100 Lifetime Access$4.99
None

CertLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SC free?
SC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CertLab free?
CertLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SC or CertLab have ads?
Neither SC nor CertLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SC or CertLab?
SC ships an update weekly, and CertLab every 2 days. Most recently, SC was updated on October 24, 2026 and CertLab on October 15, 2026.

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