# USMLE vs Connect

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.

Both are free to download. USMLE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | USMLE | Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmle-rx/id1222119266/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-md/id6756879249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MedIQ Learning, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/344457828) | [Bibek Bhattarai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863401301) |

## What reviewers say

### USMLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usmle-rx/id1222119266)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RX360+ | $49.99 | per month |


### Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-md/id6756879249)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*