ISACA QAE vs Pocket Prep for CISA practice questions
Both are practice-question banks. ISACA’s QAE has 1,070 questions written by the exam’s owner and is widely seen as closest to the real exam; Pocket Prep has 1,200 independent questions on your phone from $20.99 a month. Pocket Prep is the cheaper add-on; the QAE is the one most candidates treat as essential.
Pocket Prep from its own page; ISACA prices as reported. Checked October 12, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| ISACA QAE | Pocket Prep | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 1,070 | 1,200 |
| Written by | ISACA (exam owner) | Independent industry professionals |
| Price | About $299-$399 (reported) | $20.99/month; $49.99 for 3 months; $124.99/year |
| Format | ISACA Perform platform | Phone and web apps, many quiz modes |
| Guarantee | None | 3 extra months free if you don’t pass |
Choose the ISACA QAE if
- You want questions closest to the real exam’s style; most candidates should use it.
Choose Pocket Prep if
- You want cheap extra practice you can do anywhere, alongside the QAE or a course.
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