# USMLE Step 1 Prep: Oncourse AI — user reviews

> 29 indexed App Store user reviews of USMLE Step 1 Prep by Oncourse Learning Technologies, rated 4.80/5 from 445 ratings.

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- Rating breakdown: 5★ 398 · 4★ 22 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 10

## Newest reviews (18 of 29)

### 5/5 — Incredible app for USMLE & NEET-PG

*2025-08-23*

This app works smoothly for the tablet and is the best app I have ever found. It’s way better than Uworld or Marrow. I am preparing for NEETPG as well as USMLE. So this is the most affordable as well as the best features app.

### 5/5 — absolute game changer for medical exam prep!

*2025-05-27*

I've been using this app for about 3 months now and honestly, it's been a lifesaver during my exam preparation. The daily quiz feature keeps me engaged every single day - there's something addictive about maintaining that streak! I'm currently at 47 days and don't want to break it.

The lessons with quick exercises make revision so much faster than my old method of study. I can knock out a solid review session during my commute or between clinical rotations.

The topper flashcards are brilliant - whoever curated these really knows what concepts stick in your mind. And the image-based questions? Chef's kiss. I’m a visual learner and finally have something that clicks. Having all the PYQs organized by topic has been incredibly helpful, and the NExT pattern questions feel way more relevant than what I found on Marrow. 

I was skeptical at first given how new this app is, but it turned out to be incredible. If you're serious about your medical exams, this is definitely worth the investment. Haven't found anything this well-rounded yet.

**Developer response:** A 47-day streak is an incredible achievement! We love hearing that Oncourse AI fits naturally into your commute and clinical-rotation schedule. Thank you for giving a new app a chance and for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re cheering you on as you keep that streak going!

### 5/5 — Amazing study app!!

*2025-05-24*

Oncourse's flashcard app is so much fun to use! The UI is great and it makes learning new concepts a delight. Highly recommend! 😄"

**Developer response:** This made us smile! Studying should feel engaging rather than overwhelming, so we’re delighted that the flashcards and interface are making new concepts enjoyable. Thank you for recommending Oncourse AI! 😄

### 5/5 — Its like having a person doctor teaching me

*2025-05-24*

Daily Practice on Oncourse was super helpful for regular practice. It kept me on track and prepared me well for exams. 👍 I got 15th All India Rank

**Developer response:** Congratulations on securing 15th All India Rank! That’s a remarkable achievement, and we’re honored that Oncourse AI was part of your preparation. Thank you for sharing this milestone with us!

### 5/5 — Great Learning and Preparation Application

*2025-05-24*

OnCourse.ai made my exam prep smoother and more consistent. The Daily Practice kept me on track, and the Lessons were perfect for quick revision before the exam. The Flashcards were the most fun to use—great UI and super engaging. Easily the best tool out there!

**Developer response:** Thank you for such encouraging feedback! We’re especially happy that Oncourse AI made it easier to stay consistent while keeping revision enjoyable. Knowing that the experience feels both useful and engaging means a great deal to our team.

### 5/5 — This app saved my future

*2025-05-24*

I came across this app when I was at my lowest, I had given up all hope on my exams and studies I was going through reddit one day and found this app. It has been life saviour(literally) it makes it very easy to create flashcards and the concept of daily quizzes is also very cool. Highly recommend this if you are going for NEET PG

**Developer response:** Thank you for trusting us with such a personal experience. We’re deeply glad that Oncourse AI helped you reconnect with your preparation during a difficult time. Your recommendation means more to our team than we can say, and we’re wishing you strength and success for NEET PG.

### 5/5 — Great app for final prep

*2025-05-24*

The daily practice quiz was really helpful in the last 45 days before INI-CET. Love the app!

**Developer response:** We’re so glad Oncourse AI could support you through those crucial final 45 days before INI-CET. Thank you for studying with us, and we hope all that consistent effort paid off!

### 5/5 — SkyPilot

*2025-05-24*

Well Paced, 
Easy to comprehend material, Covering all topics in detail

**Developer response:** Thank you! It’s great to know the material feels clear, well-paced, and thorough. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Oncourse AI.

### 5/5 — The ultimate exam prep app

*2025-05-24*

Oncourse AI for NEET-PG & USMLE is fantastic! Daily quizzes, streak lessons, topper flashcards, and high-yield, image-based questions, including PYQs and NExT pattern MCQs, make revision effective and fun. Its AI-driven, neuroscience-backed approach outshines Marrow, PrepLadder, BTR, and Cerebellum. The smart notes and vast question bank (40k+ flashcards, 10k+ PYQs) personalize learning, while the intuitive design and analytics make studying engaging.

**Developer response:** Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled that Oncourse AI brings your preparation together in a way that feels focused, personalized, and enjoyable. Feedback like this motivates our team to keep improving the experience for serious medical aspirants.

### 5/5 — Best app for NEET PG prep

*2025-05-23*

This is honestly the best app I’ve used for NEET PG and NExT prep. I’ve tried Marrow, PrepLadder, BTR, Pre-PG, even UWorld, but OnCourse AI is just better.

The daily quiz and streak features help me stay consistent, and the lessons with exercises make it easy to revise fast. The topper flashcards are great for last-minute revision, and the high-yield questions are super helpful. I also like the image-based questions and PYQs – they’re really close to the actual exam style.

It also follows the new NExT pattern, so I feel more confident while studying. If you’re preparing for NEET PG, definitely go for this app!

**Developer response:** Thank you for the incredible recommendation! Staying consistent while revising efficiently is exactly what we want Oncourse AI to help with. We’re grateful that you chose us after trying several alternatives, and we’ll keep working to earn that trust.

### 5/5 — Legit the best NEET PG app right now

*2025-05-20*

Been using this app for a few weeks now and honestly it's way better than marrow or prepladder (used both before). The daily quiz + streak thing is super addictive and actually helps me stay on track. Love the way they’ve done the flashcards – super helpful for fast revision.

Also really like how the lessons come with exercises, so it doesn’t feel like I’m just passively reading. The image-based and high-yield questions are solid, and they’ve covered a ton of PYQs and NExT pattern stuff already.

If you’re prepping seriously, this app just gets it. Feels less cluttered, more focused, and honestly more useful than cerebellum or pre-pg too. Hope they keep improving but so far, best experience I’ve had with any pg prep app.

**Developer response:** A focused experience without unnecessary clutter is exactly what we set out to build. We’re delighted that studying feels more active and that Oncourse AI is helping you stay on track. Thank you for the detailed and honest feedback!

### 5/5 — The Only App You Need for Serious Medical Exam Prep

*2025-05-20*

As someone preparing seriously for competitive medical exams, this app has been an absolute game-changer. From daily quizzes that actually challenge my concepts to streaks that keep me consistent, it’s designed to make revision addictive.

It is rapid and effective the learning feels — every lesson comes with targeted exercises, topper-style flashcards, and image-based questions that mimic real exam patterns like NExT. The inclusion of PYQs and NExT-based mock questions helps keep me in sync with what actually matters.

I’ve tried Marrow, PrepLadder, BTR, Cerebellum, even Pre-PG and UWorld — but this one feels smarter, more intuitive, and actually more focused. It cuts out the fluff and lets you zero in on what’s important. Highly recommended for anyone tired of bloated, outdated apps that don’t evolve with the exam pattern.

**Developer response:** Thank you for putting this so thoughtfully. Medical exam preparation is demanding enough, so helping students focus on what matters most is central to everything we build. We’re honored that Oncourse AI has become such a valuable part of your routine.

### 5/5 — Extremely well designed app for NEET PG

*2025-05-19*

One of the cleanest app with really effective content for me. The flashcards and image-based questions really stand out, and the daily quiz + streaks have actually managed to keep me accountable. Lessons are crisp, with quick exercises for revision. I’d also tried marrow and cerebellum earlier but this is a lot better!

**Developer response:** We believe a good study app should get out of your way and make consistency easier. It’s wonderful to hear that Oncourse AI feels clean, effective, and motivating. Thank you for sharing your experience!

### 5/5 — Found my study partner finally

*2025-05-19*

Used this app for more than 4 months. Daily Quiz, rapid revisions and Next Patterns have helped me a lot with my PG curriculum.

**Developer response:** Four months of studying with us means a lot! We’re happy that Oncourse AI has remained useful alongside your PG curriculum and appreciate you making it part of your routine.

### 5/5 — Highly recommend to every medical PG aspirant

*2025-05-18*

Oncourse is easily the best app for medical PG exams like NEETPG, INICET, FMGE and USMLE.

The interface is really good and the Lessons feature with topper quality notes and active recall exercises are a game changer for preparation

**Developer response:** Thank you for recommending Oncourse AI to fellow medical aspirants! We’re glad the learning experience feels intuitive and that the active approach is making a meaningful difference to your preparation.

### 5/5 — Best study app ever!!!

*2025-05-17*

Oncourse is the coolest, most useful app for NEET PG and INI-CET prep!!! The unique smart notes effectively cover every chapter and identify high yield topics better than anything else and the quizzes and flashcards which incorporate active recall strategies and PYQs along are so fun and engaging!!

**Developer response:** We love your enthusiasm! It’s fantastic to hear that Oncourse AI is making high-yield revision feel both useful and engaging. Thank you for bringing such wonderful energy to our community!

### 5/5 — Unique app with AI features

*2024-12-30*

This app is truly remarkable, packed with features that simply can’t be found anywhere else. The standout feature for me is the ability to upload your own notes, which it then transforms into mind maps, flashcards, and multiple-choice questions. The existing flashcards and MCQs are top-notch as well. Additionally, the toppers' notes available in the app are concise and sharp—perfect for last-minute revisions!

**Developer response:** Thank you for the wonderful review! Turning personal notes into something easier to understand and practise was one of the experiences we were most excited to create. We’re delighted that it has become such a valuable part of your revision.

### 5/5 — Amazing app! Has the best features and interface of all.

*2024-11-27*

It’s easily the best designed and most useful app for NEET-PG prep.

The daily quizzes with PYQs are great to practice. Topper flash cards are of great quality.

My favourite is the Smart Notes feature. Getting flash cards and practice questions in a few seconds to practice from my notes is super duper helpful for my prep!

**Developer response:** We’re thrilled that Smart Notes has become a favorite part of your preparation! Being able to turn your own material into useful practice within seconds can save valuable study time, and it’s wonderful to know that experience is working well for you.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 2/5 — Overpriced and Over-Restricted

*2025-08-03*

This app might be good, but over 90% of the features are locked, essentially forcing users to upgrade to the paid version. It’s also more expensive compared to similar apps.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the feedback. We understand pricing can feel like a big decision. Oncourse is paid because most features use continuously updated medical content, AI tutoring, personalization, flashcards, and exam-specific prep tools. That said, we’re always trying to make it more accessible. Please write to us at hello@getoncourse.ai to check if you have the best offer available.

### 5/5 — BEST

*2026-07-25*

Best

**Developer response:** Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re delighted that you’re enjoying Oncourse AI and truly appreciate your support.

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-07-22*

Anita

**Developer response:** Thank you for the 5-star review, Anitta! We’re delighted that you love Oncourse AI and wish you the best with your exam preparation.

### 5/5 — Is it expensive

*2026-07-14*

Is it expensive? I really need it!!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your interest in Oncourse AI! We offer monthly, two-month, and annual options in India. Open View All Plans in the app to compare the available plans and choose what works best for you.

### 5/5 — This App is Phenomenal

*2026-07-12*

I’m an old graduate and I find this tool absolutely amazing. It’s an adaptive learning tool for the learner who needs extra assistance. It’s better then all of them out there.

### 5/5 — Incredible app for USMLE

*2026-06-30*

This app works smoothly for the tablet and is the best app I have ever found. It’s way better than Uworld or Marrow. I am preparing for NEETPG as well as USMLE. So this is the most affordable as well as the best features app.

**Developer response:** Thank you, HarshG2! We’re thrilled that Oncourse AI is working smoothly on your tablet and supporting your NEET PG and USMLE preparation. Wishing you great success in both exams!

### 5/5 — Excellent customer service

*2026-06-29*

Updating my previous review regarding money deduction without subscription. The team cooperated and have excellent customer service. They are not scammers at all. I got my refund.

**Developer response:** Hi, sorry you had this experience. We have already shared the steps to get a refund with you. We don’t control cancellations or refunds directly, as they are managed by Apple. Please follow those steps in your Apple account, and Apple will process it based on their policy.

### 5/5 — Way better than Uworld or Amboss

*2026-06-22*

This app helped me get a 278 on Step2 and it was much more useful and way cheaper than UWorld or AMBOSS

**Developer response:** Congratulations on your outstanding Step 2 score, Dr. Ariana! We’re honored that Oncourse AI supported your preparation. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

### 5/5 — Top tier USMLE app

*2026-06-14*

It’s my favourite way to prep for USMLE

### 5/5 — Best app for USMLE

*2025-11-05*

It’s too good

**Developer response:** Thank you, Amandaggi! We’re delighted that you’re enjoying Oncourse AI. Wishing you the very best with your USMLE preparation!

## Most praised reviews (1 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Oncourse is the best app for neet pg

*2025-08-27*

Best app

**Developer response:** That means a lot to us! We’re happy to have you studying with Oncourse AI and wish you the very best for NEET PG.

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