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Data Engineer Exam Prep vs Data_Engineering

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

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Data Engineer Exam Prep

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Study on your phone. Continue on desktop. Continuing study on the web applies to the existing Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer practice track. Added exams are studied in the iOS app. Access and progress remain separate for each exam. Includes 2520 practice questions across 5 exams. The total combines the study-language counts stated for each exam below. 1. Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer practice 500 practice questions · 110 key terms 5 areas: Designing data processing systems · Ingesting and processing the data · Storing the data · Preparing and using data for analysis · Maintaining and automating data workloads Languages: English, Japanese, Korean. Counts: English. 2. Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional 500 practice questions · 160 key terms 10 areas: Developing Code for Data Processing using Python and SQL · Data Ingestion & Acquisition · Data Transformation, Cleansing, and Quality · Data Sharing and Federation · Monitoring and Alerting · Cost & Performance Optimization · Ensuring Data Security and Compliance · Data Governance · Debugging and Deploying · Data Modeling Languages: English, Korean, Japanese. Counts: English. 3. Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate 520 practice questions · 110 key terms 7 areas: Databricks Intelligence Platform · Data Ingestion and Loading · Data Transformation and Modeling · Working with Lakeflow Jobs · Implementing CI/CD · Troubleshooting, Monitoring, and Optimization · Governance and Security Languages: English, Korean, Japanese. Counts: English. 4. Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 500 practice questions · 130 key terms 7 areas: Apache Spark Architecture and Components · Using Spark SQL · Developing Apache Spark DataFrame/DataSet API Applications · Troubleshooting and Tuning Apache Spark DataFrame API Applications · Structured Streaming · Using Spark Connect to deploy applications · Using Pandas API on Apache Spark Languages: English. 5. Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate 500 practice questions · 146 key terms 9 areas: Understanding of Databricks Data Intelligence Platform · Managing Data · Importing Data · Executing queries using Databricks SQL and Databricks SQL Warehouses · Analyzing Queries · Creating Dashboards and Visualizations in Databricks · Developing, Sharing, and Maintaining AI/BI Genie spaces · Data Modeling with Databricks SQL · Securing Data Languages: English. 1. Learn the basic terms Use flashcards for meanings, exam context and selection criteria. Mark known and unfamiliar terms for focused review. 2. Practice and read the explanations Study by exam-specific set, domain or difficulty. Read answer and option explanations; use unfinished and wrong-answer filters, shuffle, a timer and session resume. Practice in sets of 50 questions for each exam. 3. Review mistakes Revisit bookmarks, recent errors and repeated mistakes. Use glossary reports, weak-area analysis and study history to plan revision. 4. Check readiness with a timed mock Use each exam’s settings below, then review results, domain scores and mistakes. Mock questions / time limit (minutes), by exam: 1: 50 / 120; 2: 59 / 120; 3: 45 / 90; 4: 50 / 90; 5: 45 / 90 Tools that fit your study routine Audio study and autoplay are optional. Listen to terms and meanings and adjust repeats and pauses. Continue your routine with a study calendar, weekly goals, reminders and themes. Content, features, languages and paid access are specific to each exam. Check the included content and price before purchasing. 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.

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Data_Engineering

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Become a data engineer—starting exactly where you are. Data_Engineering is a complete interactive learning environment for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Begin with basic arithmetic, first Python, files, SQL, and databases. Progress into production pipelines, data modeling, warehouses, Airflow, dbt, Spark, Kafka, cloud platforms, quality, governance, observability, and principal-level architecture. LEARN BY DOING • 40 structured courses from beginner to advanced • 400 substantive interactive lessons • 140 editable, syntax-highlighted code labs • 100 quizzes with validation and explanations • 80 architecture decisions based on real trade-offs • 80 guided concept exercises • Progressive hints that help without giving the answer away BUILD A PORTFOLIO Complete 40 practical data engineering projects: 12 Beginner, 14 Intermediate, and 14 Advanced. Every build includes an editable SQL, Python, YAML, or architecture workspace, four milestones, local checks, and a concrete outcome you can explain in an interview. YOUR PRIVATE DATA ENGINEERING TUTOR Ask a question from any lesson or project. Tutor Core can begin with basic arithmetic, define every new term, and work toward deep production trade-offs. Offline Core is included and never sends questions anywhere. Compatible devices can add private Apple on-device generation. External providers are always optional. WATCH YOUR DATA PLATFORM TAKE SHAPE Every completed lesson, course, and project milestone advances a living data-platform construction scene—from its first frame through ingestion, transformations, integration, and operational control planes. DESIGNED FOR SERIOUS PROGRESS Earn XP, build streaks, bookmark material, track role readiness, choose daily goals, switch between light and dark interfaces, and move naturally among iPhone, iPad, and Mac. SUBSCRIPTION Data_Engineering Pro includes a 14-day free introductory trial for eligible new subscribers, then renews monthly at the price shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple Account subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/lukekevinmclaughlin-oss/Data_Engineering/blob/main/PRIVACY.md

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Verdict

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The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Data Engineer Exam Prep at 15.1 against Data_Engineering'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. Data Engineer Exam Prep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Data_Engineering sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Data Engineer Exam Prep versus Data_Engineering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterData Engineer Exam PrepData_Engineering
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHOI SEONGMINLuke Mclaughlin

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Data Engineer Exam Prep

One-time10
  • Data Eng Associate 추가 구매 할인$2.49
  • GCP Data Engineer 추가 구매 할인$2.49
  • 데이터분석가 Associate 추가 구매 할인$2.49
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  • Data Eng Professional 추가 구매 할인$2.49
  • Spark Developer 추가 구매 할인$2.49
  • Data Eng Associate 평생 이용권$4.99
  • 데이터분석가 Associate 평생 이용권$4.99
  • Spark Developer 평생 이용권$4.99
  • Data Eng Professional 평생 이용권$4.99
  • Lifetime Access$4.99
1 purchases

Data_Engineering

Subscriptions1
  • Data_Engineering Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Data Engineer Exam Prep free?
Data Engineer Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Data_Engineering free?
Data_Engineering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Data Engineer Exam Prep or Data_Engineering have ads?
Neither Data Engineer Exam Prep nor Data_Engineering shows ads.

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