SteamTicket vs PE2 / PE3 Exam Pro: one price for the whole ladder, on any device
PE2 Exam Pro and PE3 Exam Pro are study apps for the 2nd Class and 3rd Class SOPEEC power engineering exams. SteamTicket covers 5th through 1st Class (Part B) on the web and iOS. This is a factual comparison to help you choose — not a verdict on anyone’s product.
All three tools prepare you for the same regulator-administered SOPEEC exams; none of them is the regulator. The details below reflect publicly available information on the PE2 Exam Pro and PE3 Exam Pro App Store listings and SteamTicket’s current product. Last verified 26 June 2026 — their features and pricing can change, so confirm current details on the App Store before deciding.
At a glance
| SteamTicket | PE2 / PE3 Exam Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Class coverage | 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st Class (Part B) — 8 question banks | PE2 = 2nd Class only; PE3 = 3rd Class only — separate apps (per their App Store listings) |
| Devices | Any browser (web) plus a native iOS app; Android in progress | Apple devices only — no web or Android (per the App Store) |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase, lifetime access ($79–$99 per class) | Recurring subscription, billed per exam paper (per their App Store listing) |
| Question style | Original questions written objective-by-objective to the public ABSA/SOPEEC syllabus, with a worked explanation on every answer | Practice questions for the single class the app covers (per their listing) |
| Full-length mock exams | Yes — 100-question mocks mirroring the SOPEEC format for 5th–2nd Class (3 hours, 65% to pass); 1st Class is mostly written/essay, so the 1B bank drills paper 1B4 (the MCQ paper) and the essay-paper objectives | Yes (per their listing) |
| Free sample | 20 questions per class, no signup | — |
| Affiliation | Independent | Independent |
“—” means we don’t have a documented public detail to state — not a claim either way. PE2 / PE3 details are from their App Store listings (PE2, PE3), last verified 26 June 2026. Confirm current specifics there.
The practical difference for you
Pay once vs. a recurring subscription
PE2 and PE3 are billed as a subscription — the charge keeps coming until you cancel. SteamTicket is a single payment with lifetime access to the bank you buy. Studying takes as long as it takes; a one-time purchase doesn’t cost more the longer you prepare.
The whole ladder in one place
PE2 covers only 2nd Class and PE3 only 3rd Class — separate apps. If you’re working up the ladder (or want 5th, 4th, or 1st), SteamTicket spans 5th through 1st Class (Part B) in one account, so you’re not buying a different app for each step.
Study on the device you have
SteamTicket runs in any browser and as a native iOS app (Android in progress), so your progress follows you across devices. PE2 / PE3 are listed for Apple devices only — no web or Android.
A real free look first
SteamTicket’s free sample is 20 questions per class with no signup, so you can judge the full question style and difficulty before paying anything.
Where PE2 or PE3 may fit you better
If you’re studying for only one class — just 2nd, or just 3rd — and you prefer a focused, native app dedicated to that single class within the Apple ecosystem, PE2 or PE3 are built for exactly that. And if you only need a short burst of practice, a brief cancel-anytime subscription could cost less than a one-time purchase — check their current App Store pricing to compare for your situation.
Try the class you’re studying
Free 20-question samples, no signup: 5th · 4A · 4B · 3A · 3B · 2A · 2B · 1B
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