A straightforward comparison of two CySEC exam preparation platforms — what each offers, how they differ, and which one suits your study style.
Both platforms prepare candidates for the CySEC exams. The right one depends on what you value most.
ExamPass CY and CyExams side by side, feature for feature.
| Feature | ExamPass CY | CyExams |
|---|---|---|
| AI hints (explains correct answers) | ✓ Every question | ✗ Not available |
| CySEC Advanced | ✓ 14 chapters | ✓ 14 chapters |
| CySEC Basic | ✓ 8 chapters | ✓ 8 chapters |
| Chapter-by-chapter practice | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full mock exam | ✓ 70q Advanced / 50q Basic | ✓ |
| Question explanations | ✓ Every question | Limited |
| Pay-per-chapter (no subscription) | ✓ | Not specified |
| Modern mobile-first design | ✓ | ✗ Older WordPress |
| Dark mode | ✓ | ✗ |
AI hints are short, AI-generated explanations that appear after you answer a practice question. Instead of only marking an answer right or wrong, ExamPass CY explains why the correct option is correct — referencing the underlying CySEC regulation. This is the single largest difference between the two platforms.
Understanding the reasoning behind an answer is more durable than memorising answer patterns. CySEC exam questions are rotated and reworded, so candidates who only recognise familiar questions tend to struggle when the phrasing changes. Candidates who understand the regulation can reason through a question they have never seen before.
CyExams includes pre-written explanations for some questions. ExamPass CY goes further: every question has an AI-generated hint that explains the reasoning behind the correct answer on demand — not a static note, but a contextual explanation generated for that specific question.
ExamPass CY covers both CySEC certifications: the Advanced exam (14 chapters, 70-question mock) and the Basic exam (8 chapters, 50-question mock). Each chapter has a 50-question Learning Mode practice pack plus a 10-question chapter mock exam.
CyExams covers both the CySEC Advanced and Basic exams with a question bank of 1,000+ multiple-choice questions rotated per session, chapter-by-chapter tests, and full mock exams.
Both platforms cover the same exam types. The difference lies in how they help you learn: ExamPass CY provides an AI-generated hint on every question that explains the reasoning behind the correct answer — something CyExams does not offer.
ExamPass CY uses a pay-per-chapter model with transparent, publicly listed pricing. You buy access to the specific chapter packs or mock exams you need, with no recurring subscription. Access is granted instantly after purchase.
CyExams does not display transparent public pricing on its platform. As a legacy, WordPress-based service, its access and pricing terms are less visible up front, which makes it harder to compare cost before committing.
A pay-per-chapter model suits candidates who want to study a specific subset of chapters, or who prefer a one-time purchase over an ongoing subscription.
ExamPass CY gives you chapter-by-chapter practice, AI hints on every question, and realistic mock exams for both CySEC Advanced and Basic.