Comparison

SurgTrac vs Pastest

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

Head to head
About

SurgTrac

Features
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SurgTrac consists of a structured curriculum, surgical instrument tracking technology, natural language performance feedback and a cloud-based portfolio of skills. It democratises access to surgical skills simulator training globally. SurgTrac curriculum comprises of 18 modules with learning objectives and outcomes, organised into 3 tiers of course of increasing difficulty that will challenge even experienced surgeons: Core, Advanced & Elite. The instrument tracking algorithm produces objective performance metrics. SurgTrac then generates natural language feedback to help you understand these metrics and highlight areas for improvement. SurgTrac is now FLS compatible and it can record your FLS tasks while also tracking the instruments to generate Natural Language Feedback instantly after you complete a task. SurgTrac automatically syncs all performances and metrics to your personal online SurgTrac portfolio. This allows you to build up a record of practise and demonstrate your skills progression. Certificates are issued on completion of each course. These certificates are now being used around the world for continuing professional development (CPD), annual review and re-validation. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS SurgTrac offers four auto-renewing subscription options: £14.99 per month for SurgTrac Core £19.99 per month for SurgTrac Advanced (includes Core access) £24.99 per month for SurgTrac Elite (includes Core and Advanced access) £4.99 per month for the SurgTrac FLS compatibility (can only be added if subscribed to Core, Advanced or Elite) These prices are for United Kingdom customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your SurgTrac subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read more about our terms and conditions and privacy policy here - https://www.eosurgical.com/pages/terms-and-conditions

About

Pastest

Prepare for medical exams with a comprehensive question bank and study materials. Access bite-sized videos, podcasts, and detailed explanations to deepen your understanding. Customize study sessions and review past performance anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Accurate question types for UK medical exams
  • Customizable study sessions with filters
  • Timed tests and mock exams
  • Bite-sized videos and podcasts
  • Expanded explanations for key concepts
  • Offline access to questions and media
  • Bookmarking and note-taking
Features
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Use the Pastest Written app to study for your medical exams anytime, anywhere. Pastest has many decades of experience and expertise in providing test prep materials that enable medical students and doctors to achieve exam success. The Pastest Written app is designed with your convenience in mind, so whether you’re commuting to work or have a spare 10 minutes between class, the app will help you to fit your prep around a busy schedule. In order to use the app, an active Pastest subscription is required (written exams only). Here’s a long list of why the Pastest Written app is so great: QUESTIONS Full range of accurate question types – in terms of style, content and functionality – for all UK medical exams we provide resources for Comprehensive sessions filters, including specialty, question type, difficulty, familiarity, images and keyword search Create a fully customised session of up to 100 questions, against the clock if required Show clues to highlight the most pertinent parts of the vignette Submit feedback on questions to be reviewed and responded to by our experts Practice using timed tests, mock exams and past papers (where applicable) Great ability to review questions in recently completed and earlier sessions MEDIA Full library of bite-sized videos and podcasts to deepen your understanding of key concepts Play at double speed for quick review and queue up for longer, seamless study sessions ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY Strengthen your knowledge with our unique Expanded Explanations - an extensive library of searchable, topic-based content Customise the order in which explanations are displayed Download questions and media to access offline Improved bookmarking of content and note-taking A streamlined navigation allowing for quick resumption of sessions in progress and session review More detailed and accurate performance data

Screenshots

SurgTrac3 screens
Pastest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pastest at every 3 weeks against SurgTrac's every 2 months. SurgTrac's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SurgTrac sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Pastest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurgTrac ships an update every 2 months, Pastest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SurgTrac versus Pastest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurgTracPastest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (69 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—29.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DevelopereoSurgical Ltd.PasTest Ltd

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SurgTrac

Subscriptions4
  • SurgTrac FLS Addon$5.491 Month
  • SurgTrac Core Subscription$16.991 Month
  • SurgTrac Advanced Subscription$22.491 Month
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  • SurgTrac Elite Subscription$28.491 Month
One-time6
  • SurgTrac Adv-Elite Upgrade$54.99
  • SurgTrac Core-Advanced Upgrade$54.99
  • SurgTrac Core-Elite Upgrade$99.99
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  • FLS Compatibility$99.99
  • SurgTrac Advanced$349.99
  • SurgTrac Elite$399.99
10 purchases

Pastest

One-time10
  • PLAB 1 - 12 Months$12.99
  • Med Students - 12 Months$49.99
  • MRCPCH FOP - 3 months$59.99
Show 7 more
  • Dentistry - 3 months$79.99
  • MRCP Part 2 - 3 Months$99.99
  • MRCS Part A - 3 months$99.99
  • Dentistry - 12 Months$99.99
  • MRCP Part 1 - 3 months$99.99
  • MRCPCH FOP & TAS - 3 months$99.99
  • MRCS Part A - 6 months$149.99

Questions

Is SurgTrac free?
SurgTrac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pastest free?
Pastest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurgTrac or Pastest have ads?
Neither SurgTrac nor Pastest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SurgTrac or Pastest?
SurgTrac ships an update every 2 months, and Pastest every 3 weeks. Most recently, SurgTrac was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pastest on November 7, 2026.

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