Comparison

USMLE vs Connect

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

Head to head
About

USMLE

Master medical school and the USMLE with a comprehensive resource app. Access board-style questions, interactive learning modules, flashcards, and videos. Study anytime, anywhere with cloud syncing and personalized study tools.

Highlights
  • Thousands of USMLE board-style questions
  • Nearly 800 eLearning modules
  • Over 14,000 flashcards
  • Over 80 hours of high-yield videos
  • Cloud syncing across devices
  • Spaced repetition study tool
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USMLE-Rx (by ScholarRx) Ready to own the USMLE and master medical school? Now you can access any high-yield USMLE-Rx tool in one great app!* Get on-the-go access to USMLE board-style questions, Rx Bricks, flash cards, and videos. Qmax: Study anytime, anywhere with your USMLE-Rx Qmax Subscription: · Thousands of high-yield Step 1 questions, images, and explanations · All your tests sync to the cloud for immediate access on any device · Quiz yourself in multiple test modes with different question types · Get detailed performance stats Rx Bricks · Nearly 800 high-yield, patient-centered eLearning modules · “Need-to-know” topics succinctly explained with simple "clear language" explanations, often in under 20 minutes · Clinical correlations, real-world stories, memorable mnemonics, and more · Assess your understanding with measurable objectives, interactive flashcards, and practice questions built into each module Flash Facts Learning is literally at your fingertips with Step 1 Flash Facts: · Over 14,000 flash cards help you nail USMLE Step 1 content quickly and efficiently · Case-based flash cards put basic science concepts in a clinical context · Study Stream uses spaced repetition to give you flash cards based on your own study schedule as well as your strengths and weaknesses · Daily reporting helps you track your progress · All your cards and progress sync to the cloud for immediate access on any connected device · Searchable by organ system, discipline, and topic Express Videos · Over 80 hours of high-yield videos, over 1,300 videos in all · 600+ images, helpful diagrams, and multimedia clips · Integrations across multiple topics form strong, lasting connections to help you in class and on test day *Requires a valid subscription to Rx360+, USMLE-Rx Step 1 Qmax or Step 2CK Qmax, Rx Bricks, Step 1 Flash Facts, and/or Express Videos. Terms and Conditions: https://www.usmle-rx.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.usmle-rx.com/privacy/

About

Connect

Test your medical knowledge with daily puzzles designed for USMLE, MDs, and medical students. Group 16 tiles into four sets based on shared medical categories. Keep your mind sharp with new challenges every 24 hours.

Highlights
  • Daily medical knowledge puzzles
  • Group tiles by medical categories
  • Designed for USMLE, MDs, and students
  • Covers basic science and clinical practice
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • New puzzle every 24 hours
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Put Your Medical Knowledge to the Test! Designed specifically for USMLE, MDs, and medical students, this daily puzzle is the ultimate test of Medical Knowledge. See if you can identify the deep connections between complex medical concepts. Every day, you are presented with 16 tiles featuring terms from across the Medical Sciences. Your goal: group them into four sets of four based on their shared medical categories. Key Features: Built for Professionals and Medical Students: Whether you are an MD, or a student preparing for boards, these puzzles are curated to challenge your level of expertise. Deep Knowledge Categories: Includes both Basic Science and clinical practice. Daily Refresh: A new board arrives every 24 hours to keep your mind sharp during your commute or on a well-earned break. Progressive Difficulty: Each puzzle contains categories ranging from easier to difficult. Why Play? In the fast-paced world of medicine, keeping your knowledge base broad and your lateral thinking sharp is essential. This game offers a fun way to engage with the concepts you use every day in a completely new format.

Screenshots

USMLE4 screens
Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: USMLE at 4.7 against Connect's 4.0. USMLE also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 4). Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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. USMLE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

USMLE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USMLE has 5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

USMLE ships an update every 6 weeks, Connect weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
USMLE versus Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSMLEConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB53 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMedIQ Learning, LLCBibek Bhattarai

Customer experience

USMLE

All ratings5,006 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral17.0%
Negative34.1%

Connect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

USMLE

Subscriptions1
  • RX360+$49.991 Month
None

Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USMLE free?
USMLE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connect free?
Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, USMLE or Connect?
USMLE is rated higher. USMLE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Connect averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do USMLE or Connect have ads?
Neither USMLE nor Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, USMLE or Connect?
USMLE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Connect weekly. Most recently, USMLE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect on October 24, 2026.

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