# Taber’s Medical Dictionary vs CBCS Prep

The clearest difference is price: Taber’s Medical Dictionary at Free against CBCS Prep's $19.99. Taber’s Medical Dictionary also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (67 vs 1). CBCS Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Taber’s Medical Dictionary is free to download; CBCS Prep costs $19.99 up front. Taber’s Medical Dictionary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per 6 months. CBCS Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Taber’s Medical Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taber’s Medical Dictionary has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taber’s Medical Dictionary | CBCS Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabers-medical-dictionary/id1076514256/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbcs-prep-billing-and-coding/id6755929677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 147 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) | [Medical Relevant Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736847152) |

## What reviewers say

### Taber’s Medical Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabers-medical-dictionary/id1076514256)

Access a comprehensive medical dictionary with over 75,000 terms, definitions, and illustrations. This app provides essential information for healthcare professionals, students, and educators, with audio pronunciations and clinical tools for quick reference.

**Highlights:** 75,000+ medical terms, Full-color illustrations and photographs, Audio pronunciations for over 30,000 terms, Patient care and safety statements, Disease/disorder entries, Appendices with reference values and abbreviations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taber's Medical Dict. 6M Sub | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| 25% Off - Limited Period Offer | $26.49 | per year |
| Taber's Medical Dict. 1/Y Sub | $27.99 | per year |
| 20% Off - Limited Period Offer | $27.99 | per year |
| 15% Off - Limited Period Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Taber's Medical Dict. 1/Y Sub | $37.99 | per year |


### CBCS Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbcs-prep-billing-and-coding/id6755929677)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

Prepare for your Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam with comprehensive practice tests and detailed explanations. This resource covers all exam domains, including billing processes, insurance claims, coding integration, and regulatory compliance. It offers a structured learning pathway designed to support first-attempt success without any in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Built around CBCS exam domains, Passing guarantee, Full-length practice exams, Claims processing scenarios, Reimbursement and payer rules review, Privacy, compliance, and regulatory content, Coding-billing integration exercises, Performance tracking and analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taber’s Medical Dictionary free?

Taber’s Medical Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CBCS Prep free?

CBCS Prep costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Taber’s Medical Dictionary or CBCS Prep?

Taber’s Medical Dictionary is rated higher. Taber’s Medical Dictionary averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while CBCS Prep averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Taber’s Medical Dictionary or CBCS Prep have ads?

Taber’s Medical Dictionary shows ads; CBCS Prep does not.

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