Comparison

MCQS vs Dr. Cube

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MCQS

Prepare for a wide range of exams with multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations. Offers both free basic access and a premium subscription for unlimited questions, audio, animated, and video content.

Highlights
  • Multiple choice questions for various exams
  • Instant feedback and explanations
  • Adaptive difficulty matching user knowledge
  • Spaced repetition algorithm
  • Premium subscription for advanced content
  • Audio, animated, and video explanations
Features
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Provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQS) for many exams. Includes questions for Medical exams such as the USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MRCP Part 1, PLAB, FRCR part 1 Image Viewing and FRCR Rapid Reporting exam, FRCR Physics, FRCR part 2a. Also includes questions for Software Certs, such as the Java SE 7 Programmer, Microsoft Exam 70-480: Programming in HTML5 with Javascript and CSS3, Zend Certified PHP Engineer and Linux Professional Institute exams including the Linux Essentials exam. We have now introduced questions at Junior and Secondary levels, such as the Irish Junior and Leaving Certificate, as well as the UK Ordinary and Advanced level exams in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Easy one-step log-in using Apple or Google log-ins or your own username. Free Features: - Access to basic questions in the topic of your choice - Instant feedback on each question - Questions get harder as you get better so you are always challenged - Accurate estimation of your exam level and chance of success - Basic explanations for each question Premium Features (Monthly Subscription): - Unlimited access to our complete question bank - Audio explanations for complex topics - Animated explanations for better understanding - Video content for selected questions - Advanced spaced repetition algorithm - Targeted questions that address your weaknesses Every question has a relevant explanation that will teach you what you need to know to answer that question correctly the next time round. As you progress, the question difficulty will match your knowledge. MCQS matches your abilities, so you will find tougher questions as you improve. Our algorithm also makes use of spaced repetition to make sure you retain what you've learned. This application is subject to the standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dr. Cube

Access a variety of educational courses tailored for students at different levels. Features high-quality video lectures from various instructors, with course descriptions to help you find the perfect fit for your studies in Iraqi universities.

Highlights
  • Diverse educational courses
  • Courses for Iraqi universities
  • Lectures by different instructors
  • High-quality video content
  • Detailed course descriptions
Features
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App provides different types of education to students with different levels. - App provides different courses by different Lectures. - App provides different courses for many universities in Iraq - App provides high Quality videos - App provides description for each course to help see know if the course will fit your study

Screenshots

MCQS4 screens
Dr. Cube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr. Cube at none against MCQS's 1. Dr. Cube also leads on ratings volume (115 vs 5). MCQS's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MCQS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Dr. Cube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MCQS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dr. Cube has 115 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MCQS's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dr. Cube's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MCQS ships an update every 2 weeks, Dr. Cube every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MCQS versus Dr. Cube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMCQSDr. Cube
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better3.7 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developermartin schranzHuda Ismail

Customer experience

MCQS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Dr. Cube

All ratings115 ratings
Positive68.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative28.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MCQS

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited access$8.991 Month
None

Dr. Cube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MCQS free?
MCQS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dr. Cube free?
Dr. Cube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MCQS or Dr. Cube?
MCQS is rated higher. MCQS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Dr. Cube averages 3.7 from 115 ratings.
Do MCQS or Dr. Cube have ads?
Neither MCQS nor Dr. Cube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MCQS or Dr. Cube?
MCQS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dr. Cube every 6 weeks. Most recently, MCQS was updated on September 2, 2026 and Dr. Cube on August 19, 2026.

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