Comparison

STEP By PGC vs The PreMed App

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

Head to head
About

STEP By PGC

Prepare for medical and engineering entrance exams with video lectures, a vast question bank, and practice tests. Access past papers, vocabulary builders, and receive counseling. Stay updated on university admissions and test dates.

Highlights
  • Video lectures for practice and revision
  • 30,000+ MCQs in question bank
  • Past papers for MDCAT & ECAT
  • Model papers by entry test experts
  • Vocabulary and synonyms builder
  • Instant counseling via email or call
  • University admission and test date updates
Features
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STEP By PGC Entry Test Preparations Like Never Before! Following are the features of the app: • Video Lectures are made available to students for Comprehensive Practice and Revision. • Access to STEP's complete study resources (Question Bank of 30,000+ MCQs) for the preparation of MDCAT (Medical & Dental College Admission Test), ECAT (Engineering College Admission Test), FUNGAT (FAST, UET, NUST, GIKI Admission Test) and NUMS. All this is supported by Solutions, Practice Keypad & Results. • It enables students to Review & Practice Last 5 Year MDCAT & ECAT Past Papers. • The app allows students to attempt Model Papers designed by entry test experts according to the standards of MDCAT & ECAT exams. • The app offers access to hundreds of Vocabulary & Synonyms so they can uplift their word power for entrance tests. • A 'Counselor' tab is featured through which students can get instant counseling by typing their query on the app via email or call by STEP's Counselor. • The app is synced with STEP's website that keeps the students updated with Information and News updates regarding Pakistan's Top-notch Universities Admissions and Test dates.

About

The PreMed App

This app helps aspiring doctors create a strategic plan for medical school admission. Developed by medical students and doctors, it offers tools for goal setting, activity tracking, and connecting with mentors.

Highlights
  • Goal setting for GPA and MCAT
  • Extracurricular activity tracking
  • Connect with medical student mentors
  • Daily MCAT questions
  • Productivity tools for focused study
Features
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The PreMed App takes your dream of becoming a Doctor and makes it a plan. Inspired and created by medical students and doctors, this App has everything you need to be successful and get accepted into your dream medical school. Whether you are just deciding to start this journey or currently applying to medical school, The PreMed App is the daily companion you need. “As I'm sure many pre-med students feel, I was anxious, stressed and spent most of my time trying to keep track of credentials for med school. Although those worries are not behind me yet, Motivate MD’s “The PreMed App” has allowed me to set my goals, have strategy, and execute them in a timely manner. Thank you Motivate MD!” - Sergio C. Features • Progress –Set and crush individual goals for GPA, MCAT score, shadowing, volunteering, extracurricular activities, required courses, letters of recommendation, etc. • Tracking – Keep track of all of your shadowing, volunteering, research, and other extracurricular activities with our intuitive tracking software. • MyMentor – Instantly communicate with medical students and doctors across the country who truly know what it takes to get accepted into your dream program (because they did it themselves). • Daily – Set your goals for the day, find motivation, learn something from the MCAT Question of the Day. • Focus – Inspired by the study techniques of medical students, this scientifically-proven productivity tool will keep you fresh and focused so you can study longer and more efficiently.

Screenshots

STEP By PGC4 screens
The PreMed App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The PreMed App at 3.8 against STEP By PGC's 2.9. The PreMed App also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 33%). STEP By PGC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The PreMed App holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of STEP By PGC's written reviews are positive against 45% of The PreMed App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEP By PGC ships an update every 3 months, The PreMed App every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
STEP By PGC versus The PreMed App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEP By PGCThe PreMed App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (11 ratings)3.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1125 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTheTowerTechMotivate MD LLC

Customer experience

STEP By PGC

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

The PreMed App

All ratings23 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

None

STEP By PGC

No in-app purchases

None

The PreMed App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEP By PGC free?
STEP By PGC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The PreMed App free?
The PreMed App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STEP By PGC or The PreMed App?
The PreMed App is rated higher. STEP By PGC averages 2.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while The PreMed App averages 3.8 from 25 ratings.
Do STEP By PGC or The PreMed App have ads?
Neither STEP By PGC nor The PreMed App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEP By PGC or The PreMed App?
STEP By PGC ships an update every 3 months, and The PreMed App every 6 months. Most recently, STEP By PGC was updated on October 24, 2026 and The PreMed App on October 24, 2026.

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