Comparison

VC Lab vs FRM Exam Study Guide

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

Head to head
About

VC Lab

Learn the intricacies of venture capital through interactive modules and practical games. Discover the ecosystem of investors, entrepreneurs, and startups, and prepare for interviews in this dynamic field.

Highlights
  • 40 learning modules
  • Interactive practice games
  • Venture capital ecosystem exploration
  • Interview preparation
  • Fund mechanics education
  • Startup funding stages
Features
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VC Lab teaches you the investor's craft: who decides, on what, and why. A complete learning path 40 modules covering everything from how a fund works through to interview preparation. Five minutes per module, with a quiz at the end. Games to practise on Because knowledge counts for nothing without practice: guess a valuation, spot what's off in a founder's email, compare two deals and say which one was the right call... Discover the ecosystem Learn who the players are (entrepreneurs, funds, investors, startups). Who funds what, at which stage, with what ticket size. VC Lab was born from the belief that access to this sector, a driving force behind global innovation, should be open to everyone! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Service terms: https://road-fuel-2e4.notion.site/Conditions-d-utilisation-3bfe56e65c548098b13af43bee34c821 Privacy Policy: https://road-fuel-2e4.notion.site/Politique-de-confidentialit-3c0e56e65c548095a3d2dd0aa1edf841

About

FRM Exam Study Guide

Prepare for the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam with a comprehensive study tool. It covers both Part I and Part II of the exam blueprint, offering flashcards, practice questions, and games to reinforce learning. A preview is available for free, with premium access via subscription or a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Covers FRM Part I and Part II
  • 184 flashcards tagged by exam domain
  • 126 multiple-choice practice questions
  • 100 true/false questions
  • Key-term matching game
  • Searchable glossary and formulas
Features
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Prepare for the GARP Financial Risk Manager (FRM) exam with a focused, comprehensive study companion covering both Part I and Part II, aligned to the current GARP exam blueprint. FRM Exam Study Guide organizes everything into the ten exam topic areas across both parts, so you study exactly what the exam tests. FIVE WAYS TO STUDY - 184 flashcards - tap to flip, tagged by exam domain - 126 multiple-choice practice questions with instant feedback and fully worked solutions - 100 true/false questions targeting the misconceptions that cost exam points - Key-term matching game - race to pair every term with its definition, in rounds of five - 112 searchable glossary terms and 43 formulas with variables and usage notes TOPICS COVERED - PART I - Foundations of Risk Management: risk frameworks, ERM, CAPM, RAROC, governance, financial disasters - Quantitative Analysis: probability, distributions, regression, volatility, Monte Carlo, VaR basics - Financial Markets & Products: bonds, forwards, futures, swaps, options, derivatives, hedging - Valuation & Risk Models: duration, convexity, Black-Scholes, binomial trees, Greeks, VaR methods TOPICS COVERED - PART II - Market Risk Measurement & Management: VaR mapping, expected shortfall, backtesting, FRTB - Credit Risk Measurement & Management: PD/LGD/EAD, Merton/KMV, CVA, CDS, securitization - Operational Risk & Resilience: Basel approaches, RCSA, KRIs, model risk, cyber, Basel III - Liquidity & Treasury Risk: LCR, NSFR, FTP, stress testing, ALM, IRRBB - Risk Management & Investment Management: portfolio VaR, factor models, Sharpe/IR, hedge funds - Current Issues in Financial Markets: AI in risk, climate/ESG, SOFR, crypto, 2023 banking turmoil Start free with a preview of every section. Unlock Premium with a one-time lifetime purchase or a low monthly subscription - both include the entire question bank, glossary, and formula library. This app is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). FRM and Financial Risk Manager are registered trademarks of GARP. Always verify current exam content at garp.org. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS Premium unlocks every flashcard, practice question, glossary entry, and reference section. Two options: - Premium Monthly: $1.99 per month, auto-renewing subscription - Premium Lifetime: $15.00 one-time purchase, not a subscription Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A monthly subscription renews 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 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.dmpenterprisellc.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

VC Lab4 screens
FRM Exam Study Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VC Lab at 15.1 against FRM Exam Study Guide's 17.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. VC Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and FRM Exam Study Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VC Lab against 5.0 for FRM Exam Study Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
VC Lab versus FRM Exam Study Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVC LabFRM Exam Study Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJulien FolliotDMP ENTERPRISE LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VC Lab

Subscriptions1
  • VC Lab Premium$8.991 Month
One-time1
  • VC Lab Premium Lifetime$34.99
2 purchases

FRM Exam Study Guide

Subscriptions1
  • FRM Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • FRM Premium (Lifetime)$15.00

Questions

Is VC Lab free?
VC Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FRM Exam Study Guide free?
FRM Exam Study Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VC Lab or FRM Exam Study Guide?
VC Lab and FRM Exam Study Guide are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do VC Lab or FRM Exam Study Guide have ads?
Neither VC Lab nor FRM Exam Study Guide shows ads.

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