# Bullets* vs USMLE

The clearest difference is rating: USMLE at 4.7 against Bullets*'s 4.0. USMLE also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 61). Bullets*'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USMLE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Bullets* asks for nothing beyond the download.

USMLE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USMLE has 5K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Bullets*'s written reviews are positive against 49% of USMLE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bullets* ships an update every 8 days, USMLE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bullets* | USMLE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullets/id1046432285/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmle-rx/id1222119266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LineageMedical Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046432134) | [MedIQ Learning, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/344457828) |

## What reviewers say

### Bullets*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullets/id1046432285)

Access medical and orthopedic educational content, including topics, questions, and cases. Create custom exams, review scientific articles, and monitor community activity. Earn CME credits through self-assessment exams and collaborative learning.

**Highlights:** Medical and orthopedic topics, Customizable exams (Testmaster), Article review with PDFs, Community activity feed, Earn CME credits, Point of Care Learning (PoCL)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### USMLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmle-rx/id1222119266)

Master medical school and the USMLE with a comprehensive resource app. Access board-style questions, interactive learning modules, flashcards, and videos. Study anytime, anywhere with cloud syncing and personalized study tools.

**Highlights:** Thousands of USMLE board-style questions, Nearly 800 eLearning modules, Over 14,000 flashcards, Over 80 hours of high-yield videos, Cloud syncing across devices, Spaced repetition study tool

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RX360+ | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bullets* free?

Bullets* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is USMLE free?

USMLE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bullets* or USMLE?

USMLE is rated higher. Bullets* averages 4.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while USMLE averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

### Do Bullets* or USMLE have ads?

Neither Bullets* nor USMLE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bullets* or USMLE?

Bullets* ships an update every 8 days, and USMLE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bullets* was updated on October 11, 2026 and USMLE on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*