# ADEA LIVE vs PDB Prep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDB Prep at 47% against ADEA LIVE's 0%. PDB Prep also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). ADEA LIVE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDB Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. ADEA LIVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ADEA LIVE ships an update every 12 months, PDB Prep every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ADEA LIVE | PDB Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adea-live/id1318833479/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **257** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 102 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [American Dental Education Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/499157862) | [Steven Glickman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618986296) |

## What reviewers say

### ADEA LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adea-live/id1318833479)

This event app provides access to presentations, exhibitors, and posters for specific ADEA annual events. Attendees can connect with others, take notes on presentation slides, and even draw directly on them.

**Highlights:** Access presentations, exhibitors, and posters, Connect with other attendees, Take notes on presentation slides, Draw directly on slides, Event-specific access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PDB Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdb-prep/id1618986294)

Prepare for your Pediatric Dental Board exams with a comprehensive flashcard system. Access over 1,000 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and clinical scenarios to build in-depth knowledge. Track your progress and master the material for test day success.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ high-yield questions, 8 exam-based categories, Detailed explanations, Full-color images, Clinical scenarios with radiographs, Question sorting by knowledge level

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $99.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Month Premium | $199.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ADEA LIVE free?

ADEA LIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PDB Prep free?

PDB Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ADEA LIVE or PDB Prep have ads?

Neither ADEA LIVE nor PDB Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ADEA LIVE or PDB Prep?

ADEA LIVE ships an update every 12 months, and PDB Prep every 3 weeks. Most recently, ADEA LIVE was updated on September 8, 2026 and PDB Prep on September 8, 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.*
