# USMLE Step 1 Prep Flashcards — Over 10k adaptive flash cards!

> Adaptive flashcards for efficient USMLE Step 1 exam preparation. (iPhone/iPad app by Bold Learning Solutions, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmle-step-1-prep-flashcards/id1244907127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bold Learning Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/380833754)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 229 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmle-step-1-prep-flashcards/id1244907127/reviews.md

## What is USMLE Step 1 Prep Flashcards?

Did you know that you may be WASTING up to 50% of your study time by using inefficient prep tactics?  I'd like to tell you about how you can use some serious brain hacks to help you learn FASTER.

**Score a 260 on USMLE - Step 1**
Brainscape + MDVersity's USMLE flashcard engine makes use of a groundbreaking new tactic in cognitive science called Confidence-Based Repetition (CBR).  Its secret is the pattern in which it repeats concepts in the optimal pattern for your brain, based on your self-reported confidence on a 1-5 scale.

CBR optimizes your study time so you can perpetually focus on the items you are least confident in, while helping you avoid wasting time on the concepts you know best.  MILLIONS of top students around the world have used Brainscape's system to ace hundreds of exams including the USMLE.

You can easily study these USMLE flashcards online or in Brainscape's iPhone or iPad app.  It is the perfect way to sneak bite-sized study sessions into small breaks throughout your day.

**Testimonials**

-  HingikuB4: (*****) "Amazing . . . easiest app when trying to learn a lot in a short time. . . must have!"
-  Katherine Olsen: (*****) "Perfectly Simple. . . the PERFECT study app. . . "
-  Doctor Mike: (*****) "I have no idea how I would have passed without Brainscape."

**With this Product, You Get**

-   Nearly 10,000 flashcards neatly divided into Units and Decks, including hundreds of flashcards with high-quality medical images
-   A carefully tailored curriculum that builds on previous concepts and guides you from beginner to expert at your own pace
-   A review of all major concepts you've learned in medical school so far
-   Simple explanations for key concepts that require deeper understanding
-   Ongoing feedback, statistics, and visualization tools to help you track your progress
-   A network of thousands of other students and professors who support each other’s learning every day

**About the Flashcards**
So where did this massive collection of content come from?

Brainscape's partner, MDVersity, has put together a network of top medical students to create over 10,000 flashcards for precisely the topics that they feel they most need to study.  These flashcards were then validated, refined, categorized, and supplemented by high quality images -- using a "crowdsourced" effort by top medical professors, tutors, and former exam writers.

The result is the most COMPREHENSIVE, well-organized, convenient, and effective collection of USMLE Step 1 flashcards available anywhere.

As a learning company ourselves, Brainscape encourages our users to continually submit feedback that will help refine the product going forward.  Flashcards are updated in "real time" so you are always using the best version of the product.  

We are confident that this product will completely change the way you study for the USMLE exam.  We wish you the best of luck, and we look forward to hearing how it goes!

## Key features

- Confidence-Based Repetition (CBR)
- Over 10,000 flashcards
- Medical images included
- Tailored curriculum
- Progress tracking tools
- Online and mobile access

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USMLE App Unlock | $79.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmle-step-1-prep-flashcards/id1244907127/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best

*2021-02-20*

Recommended

### 4/5 — good app

*2019-12-07*

great app for revising stuff though its quiet expensive to unlock all flash cards

### 2/5 — Inaccurate and not comprehensive

*2019-09-20*

This app is not worth your money for Step One studying. In just a few days of using it, I found multiple flash cards that were simply incorrect. It is also not nearly comprehensive enough to prepare you. There will be 10 cards asking different versions of the same simple concept, and entire major pathologies not mentioned or only referenced in passing.

### 5/5 — Best app for USMLE Step 1

*2018-09-05*

If you are preparing for USMLE step 1 exam this is the best app to use. The repetitive manner of the flash cards engraves the information in the mind. It gives you the information bit by bit which makes the most difficult topics easier to digest. It takes you through the entire First Aid book smoothly, even the most complex tables will become, eventually, a piece of cake!
Thank you for this incredible app!

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2018-07-06*

Just started using it, atm using the trial portions but they definitely have been helpful for review! Thanks!

### 5/5 — Hands down the best

*2017-07-07*

This is the simplest way to study. I love that I can use it on the go even if I only have a few spare minutes. Thanks Brainscape you guys rock!

### 5/5 — Nice addition

*2017-07-06*

Just getting started for med school, but I really like Brainscape and look forward to using this in the years ahead.

### 5/5 — Awesome USMLE Step 1 Content

*2017-06-28*

The content/app is awesome, saving me time. It has been well worth the wait. Thank you Brainscape for making this happen.

### 5/5 — Total life saver for med students

*2017-06-27*

I was using Brainscape flashcards on the website for years (even for MCAT two years ago), and I am SO glad to see they finally have an app for USMLE. It's about time. I see that lots of users have been asking for it on their website reviews. 

Seriously this is the best way to study. It's like Anki but actually easy to use and not buggy. Now I have some work to do. #tooManyFlashcards!

## Frequently asked questions about USMLE Step 1 Prep Flashcards

### What is USMLE Step 1 Prep Flashcards?

This application provides a comprehensive set of over 10,000 adaptive flashcards designed to help medical students prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam. It utilizes a unique study method called Confidence-Based Repetition (CBR) to optimize learning efficiency.

### How does Confidence-Based Repetition (CBR) work?

CBR is a cognitive science tactic that repeats concepts based on your self-reported confidence level on a 1-5 scale. This ensures you spend more time on material you find difficult and less time on concepts you already know well, maximizing your study efficiency.

### What kind of content is included in the flashcards?

The flashcards cover nearly 10,000 topics relevant to the USMLE Step 1 exam, including hundreds with high-quality medical images. They are organized into units and decks, providing simple explanations for key concepts and a curriculum that builds from beginner to expert.

### Is this app available on multiple devices?

Yes, you can study these USMLE flashcards online through a web browser, as well as via Brainscape's dedicated iPhone and iPad applications. This allows for flexible study sessions wherever you are.

### How much does this study tool cost?

The application offers a free version with in-app purchases. This means you can access some features and content for free, with the option to purchase additional content or features to enhance your study experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.20180228 — 2018-03-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes and content updates

### 3.20171004 — 2017-10-06

iOS 11 compatibility

### 1.0 — 2017-06-27

No release notes.

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