Comparison

NB On Call vs Oxford General Practice

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

Head to head
About

NB On Call

A secure, judgment-free community for GMC-registered GPs to share clinical and non-clinical cases. Ask questions, get peer advice, and track your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) automatically. Join thousands of UK GPs in this protected network.

Highlights
  • Share clinical and non-clinical cases
  • Anonymized posting option
  • Judgment-free discussion zone
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Protected network with GMC verification
  • Automatic CPD tracking
Features
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The NB On Call app has been created by GPs for GPs and it is only accessible by GMC registered GPs. NB On Call’s aim is to foster a community where trusted GP peers can openly share both clinical and non-clinical problems, drawing upon the collective expertise of their peers. What is NB on Call? - Share both clinical and non-clinical cases with trusted GP peers - No judgement zone - there is no such thing as asking a ‘stupid question’. - Anonymised posting for your comfort if required. - Easy to use - designed to ask questions and find answers as quickly as possible. - Protected network - all registrants must provide a valid GMC number. - Free of charge - no fees or charges. - CPD Tracker - Time spent on NB On Call is automatically tracked and added to your CPD tracker. With almost 5000 UK GPs already active on NB on Call, why not join in the conversation today?

About

Oxford General Practice

This medical reference app provides comprehensive, evidence-based guidance for general practice. It features the latest guidelines, practical advice, and detailed coverage of pediatric and geriatric care, all presented in a clear, concise format with enhanced search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive general practice guidance
  • Evidence-based, practical information
  • Latest guidelines and protocols
  • Detailed pediatric and geriatric coverage
  • Highlighter and note-taking
  • Enhanced search functionality
Features
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** The only concise yet comprehensive guide to general practice - now available on the premier mobile platform** Oxford Handbook of General Practice features: * Comprehensive guidance covering the entire breadth and depth of modern general practice * Practical, evidence-based information for all levels of practice, from trainee to specialist level * Topics delivered in a proven clear and concise style * Fully updated with the latest guidelines and protocols * Detailed pediatric and geriatric coverage * Links to the primary literature * Well organized tables and charts to illustrate key concepts New to this update: * Fully revised to reflect the major new developments shaping general practice today * Full color illustrations, tables, and in-app navigation color coding * New sections on modes of consultation and communication. * New sections on genetics and genomics, liver disease, multi-morbidity, sepsis, risk scoring for GP emergencies, and communication across settings. Unbound Medicine Features: * Highlighting and note-taking within entries * “Favorites” for bookmarking important topics * Enhanced Search to find topics quickly More about the Oxford Handbook of General Practice: The well-loved Oxford Handbook of General Practice is a lifeline for busy GPs, medical students, and healthcare professionals. With hands-on advice from experienced practitioners, this essential app covers the entire breadth and depth of general practice in small sections that can be located, read, and digested in seconds. Now in its fifth edition, the content has been fully revised to reflect the major new developments shaping general practice today. Fully updated with the latest guidelines and protocols, this edition offers even more full color diagrams and tables, and color-coded chapters on general practice (green), clinical topics (purple), and emergencies (red). Covering the whole of general practice from practice management to hands-on advice dealing with acute medical emergencies, this comprehensive, rapid-reference app will ensure that everything you need to know is only a fingertip away. Editors: Dr Chantal Simon is a General Practitioner, Programme Lead for Physician's Associate Studies at Bournemouth University, and Medical Director for Professional Development, RCGP, UK Dr Hazel Everitt is Professor of Primary Care Research, School of Primary Care, Population Health and Medical Education, University of Southampton, UK. Dr Francoise van Dorp is a General Practitioner in Wiltshire, UK Dr Nazia Hussain is a General Practitioner in Gwent, South Wales, UK Dr Emma Nash is a GP Partner at the Westlands Medical Centre, Portchester, and GP Lead for Mental Health, Fareham & Gosport and South Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Groups, UK Dr Danielle Peet is a General Practitioner in Manchester, UK Publisher: Oxford University Press Powered by: Unbound Medicine

Screenshots

NB On Call4 screens
Oxford General Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NB On Call at none against Oxford General Practice's 1. NB On Call also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Oxford General Practice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NB On Call asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NB On Call ships an update every 3 weeks, Oxford General Practice every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NB On Call versus Oxford General Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNB On CallOxford General Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGPFORUM SOLUTIONS LIMITEDUnbound Medicine, Inc.

Customer experience

NB On Call

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Oxford General Practice

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NB On Call

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Oxford General Practice

One-time1
  • Oxford General Practice$49.99

Questions

Is NB On Call free?
NB On Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oxford General Practice free?
Oxford General Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NB On Call or Oxford General Practice have ads?
Neither NB On Call nor Oxford General Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NB On Call or Oxford General Practice?
NB On Call ships an update every 3 weeks, and Oxford General Practice every 5 months. Most recently, NB On Call was updated on October 17, 2026 and Oxford General Practice on October 24, 2026.

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