# Vumedi vs TapGI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vumedi at none against TapGI's 2. Vumedi also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 5). TapGI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapGI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Vumedi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Vumedi against 5.0 for TapGI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vumedi has 4.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vumedi | TapGI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vumedi/id1074275721/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapgi/id6780684897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 65 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [VuMedi, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074275720) | [TapMedical LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881187695) |

## What reviewers say

### Vumedi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vumedi/id1074275721)

Access a vast library of educational videos created by medical experts. Engage with a community of over a million physicians to discuss cases, share knowledge, and stay updated on the latest medical advancements. Prepare for complex scenarios and enhance patient care.

**Highlights:** Over 100,000 educational videos, Discuss cases with experts, Stay updated on medical advances, Prepare for challenging cases, Live webinars, Private messaging with faculty

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Playback speed controls finally added
- 👍 High quality, brief, meaty discussions worth my time
- 👍 Excellent lectures, precise, practical and up to date
- 👍 Excellent source of education for practicing physicians
- 👍 Excellent teaching tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App has problem, doesn't work after new update
- 🔧 Lacks video playback speed control, video skipping controls, and playlist management is confusing
- 🔧 Stupid app won't allow you to watch video at 2x speed
- 🔧 Clunky, not easy to add to playlists
- 🐛 Can't even access app, can't log in

**Reported bugs**

- App has problem, doesn't work after new update
- Can't even access app, can't log in
- Videos don't load
- App not working, videos are not loading

**Requested features**

- Add 2x speed playback
- Add ability to adjust playback speed
- Add video playback speed controls
- Add ability to swipe to fast forward/rewind
- Add offline play mode


### TapGI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapgi/id6780684897)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

Prepare for gastroenterology board exams with a structured daily study plan. Access flashcards, practice questions, clinical cases, and an atlas to build knowledge and track your progress. Study offline with core content and optional iCloud backups.

**Highlights:** Daily study plan based on exam date, Spaced repetition flashcards, Board-style multiple-choice questions, Multi-step clinical case studies, GI Atlas with topic guides and images, Progress tracking and mastery assessment, Offline study with core content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapGI Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| TapGI Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vumedi free?

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

### Is TapGI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vumedi or TapGI?

TapGI is rated higher. Vumedi averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while TapGI averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Vumedi or TapGI have ads?

Vumedi shows ads; TapGI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vumedi or TapGI?

Vumedi ships an update weekly, and TapGI weekly. Most recently, Vumedi was updated on October 24, 2026 and TapGI on October 24, 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.*