Comparison

CompTIA Test + vs CertOwl

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

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About

CompTIA Test +

Features
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Pass your CompTIA exam the smart way. CompTIA Prep is the all-in-one study companion for the four most in-demand IT certifications: CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201), A+ Core 2 (220-1202), Network+ (N10-009), and Security+ (SY0-701). Whether you're breaking into IT or leveling up your career, everything you need to pass lives in one free app. FOUR WAYS TO MASTER THE MATERIAL Mock Exam: Take a full-length practice exam that mirrors the real test. Set your own question count and passing score, then get a clear pass/fail result so you always know when you're ready for the real thing. Practice by Domain: Drill every exam objective one topic at a time. Pick a domain such as Hardware, Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization & Cloud, or Troubleshooting, or grind all questions at once. Every category shows exactly how many questions it holds. Flashcards: Swipe through bite-sized cards to review questions and their correct answers fast. Perfect for quick study sessions on the go. Smart Wrong-Answer Review: Every question you miss is saved automatically to your mistake bank. Re-test only the ones you got wrong, and they disappear the moment you master them, so you spend time exactly where it counts. BUILT TO HELP YOU ACTUALLY LEARN Single- and multiple-choice questions, just like the real exam Instant feedback, with the correct answer highlighted the second you answer Live score tracking with running correct/incorrect counts and end-of-session results Hundreds of exam-style questions for every certification Switch between certs anytime and tailor exam length and pass mark to your goal STUDY ANYWHERE Questions work fully offline, so you can prep on the train, on a break, or wherever you are: no Wi-Fi required. 100% free to download. Start practicing today and walk into exam day with confidence. Download CompTIA Prep and pass A+, Network+, or Security+ on your first attempt.

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CertOwl

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Pass your CompTIA exam with short daily sessions that actually fit your life. CertOwl turns certification prep into a daily habit: bite-sized lessons, thousands of practice questions with clear explanations, and full exam simulations that mirror the real test. CERTIFICATIONS • Security+ (SY0-701) • Network+ (N10-009) • A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) • CySA+ and PenTest+ WHAT YOU GET • 3,400+ questions, every answer explained • 200+ bite-sized lessons across all exam domains • Full exam simulations: real question counts, time limits and pass thresholds • PBQ-style practical scenarios • Glossary with flashcards and spaced repetition • Questions you miss come back until you master them • Streaks, XP, daily goals and weekly leagues • Works fully offline, no account required • 7 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Croatian and more FREE AND PRO A+ and Network+ are completely free: all lessons, all questions, unlimited simulations. CertOwl Pro unlocks Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+, plus practice by topic and difficulty. PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No tracking. An optional account only syncs your progress. Start today. Your exam is closer than you think. Terms of Use (EULA): https://certowl.app/terms

Screenshots

CompTIA Test +4 screens
CertOwl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CompTIA Test + at none against CertOwl's 2. CertOwl's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. CertOwl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CompTIA Test + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
CompTIA Test + versus CertOwl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompTIA Test +CertOwl
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershansong wangElvis Barisic

In-app purchases

None

CompTIA Test +

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CertOwl

Subscriptions2
  • CertOwl Pro7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • CertOwl Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CompTIA Test + free?
CompTIA Test + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CertOwl free?
CertOwl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CompTIA Test + or CertOwl have ads?
CompTIA Test + shows ads; CertOwl does not.

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