# COMQUEST COMLEX vs CMDA Go

The clearest difference is rating: CMDA Go at 4.9 against COMQUEST COMLEX's 4.0. CMDA Go also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (67% vs 42%). COMQUEST COMLEX's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. COMQUEST COMLEX sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. CMDA Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

CMDA Go holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: COMQUEST COMLEX has 142 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of COMQUEST COMLEX's written reviews are positive against 67% of CMDA Go's.

COMQUEST COMLEX ships an update every 2 months, CMDA Go every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | COMQUEST COMLEX | CMDA Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comquest-comlex-comat/id1115705682/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmda-go/id1532714752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [COMQUEST Osteopathic Specialists, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108288743) | [CMDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/409828564) |

## What reviewers say

### COMQUEST COMLEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comquest-comlex-comat/id1115705682)

Prepare for COMLEX and COMAT exams with practice questions and detailed explanations created by osteopathic physicians. Features include customizable exam modes, question filtering by status or specialty, and performance tracking against peers. Review past exams, add notes, and monitor answer changes to solidify your knowledge.

**Highlights:** Customizable exam modes (tutor, timed, untimed), Question filtering by status and specialty, Performance review against peers, Note-taking on questions and explanations, Answer change tracking (ChoiceTrax), Review of marked and guessed questions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emergency Med COMAT 1 month | $87.90 | one-time |
| Family Medicine COMAT 1 month | $87.90 | one-time |
| Internal Med COMAT 1 month | $87.90 | one-time |
| OMM COMAT 1 month | $87.90 | one-time |
| Pediatrics COMAT 1 month | $87.90 | one-time |
| Surgery COMAT 1 month | $87.90 | one-time |
| Ob/Gyn COMAT 1 month | $87.90 | one-time |
| Psychiatry COMAT 1 month | $87.90 | one-time |
| Internal Med COMAT 2 months | $113.99 | one-time |
| Family Medicine COMAT 2 months | $113.99 | one-time |
| COMLEX Level 2-CE 1 month | $234.99 | one-time |
| COMLEX 3 Level 1 month | $234.99 | one-time |
| COMLEX 3 Level 2 months | $350.00 | one-time |
| COMLEX Level 2-CE 3 months | $429.00 | one-time |
| COMLEX 3 Level 3 months | $429.00 | one-time |
| COMLEX 3 Level 6 months | $509.00 | one-time |
| COMLEX 3 Level 1 year | $639.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great questions and explanations
- 🚀 Fast and reliable app
- 👍 Convenient for studying on the go
- 👍 User-friendly interface (desktop version)
- 👍 Good for COMLEX prep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Poor iPad support (iPhone port)
- 📱 No landscape view on iPad
- 🐛 Highlighting issues (variable, won't clear)
- 🐛 Typing over explanations
- 🐛 Pausing exam messes up score

**Reported bugs**

- Pausing/suspending exam messes up final score
- Highlighting is variable, won't clear, or adds space
- App lets users click and type over explanations
- Exhibit covers question vignette
- Cuts off half of the question stem

**Requested features**

- iPad version with landscape support
- Strike through and highlight option
- Ability to enlarge vitals box
- Fix highlighting issues
- Fix issues with typing over explanations


### CMDA Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmda-go/id1532714752)

Stay connected with a community of healthcare professionals and students. Access news, events, direct messaging, forums, and continuing education credits. Enhance your membership experience with easy access to resources.

**Highlights:** News Feed, Direct Messaging, Forums, Learning Center, Events Schedule, Customizable Profile

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COMQUEST COMLEX free?

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

### Is CMDA Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, COMQUEST COMLEX or CMDA Go?

CMDA Go is rated higher. COMQUEST COMLEX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while CMDA Go averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do COMQUEST COMLEX or CMDA Go have ads?

Neither COMQUEST COMLEX nor CMDA Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, COMQUEST COMLEX or CMDA Go?

COMQUEST COMLEX ships an update every 2 months, and CMDA Go every 3 months. Most recently, COMQUEST COMLEX was updated on October 1, 2026 and CMDA Go on October 1, 2026.

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