Comparison

PGPrep MD vs DrPolaris

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

Head to head
About

PGPrep MD

This app helps medical students prepare for postgraduate entrance exams like NEET PG and AIIMS. It offers a vast question bank, detailed explanations, mock tests, and performance analysis tools. Connect with peers and stay updated through discussion boards and blogs.

Highlights
  • 45,000+ Practice MCQs
  • Image Based MCQs
  • Daily Free Tests
  • Topicwise Tests
  • Grand Tests
  • Performance Analysis
  • Discussion Board
Features
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MERITERS - PGPrep is India's Top App used by over 100,000+ Medicos to prepare for NEET PG, AIIMS, JIPMER, PGI, DNBCET, FMGE. MERITERS - PGPrep App and Website provides the following Features: 45,000+Practice MCQs,Image Based MCQs, High yield MCQs, Daily Free Tests, Topicwise Tests, Grand Tests, Topicwise Videos, Performance Analysis, All India Ranking, Socialwall, Blogs. Feature Details: ---------------- 1. Build Concepts by practicing real exam type MCQs on MERITERS - PGPrep : a) 45,000+ Highly selected MCQs relevant for NEET PG, AIIMS, JIPMER, PGI, DNB CET, FMGE. b) Repeated and High Yield MCQs Only. c) Concept builders, Image based MCQs, Advanced MCQs. d) Detailed Explanation with videos. 2. Build confidence with extensive Test Series on MERITERS - PGPrep : a) Free Daily Live Tests Topicwise. b) 100+ Mock Tests for NEET PG, AIIMS, JIPMER, PGI, DNBCET, FMGE. c) 250+ Topicwise Tests (Topics Covered: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Technology, ENT, Preventive & Social Medicine, Opthalmology, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Skin, Anaesthesia, Radiology, Psychiatry). d) Topicwise Tests – Build your topic wise concepts stronger. 3. Performance Analysis and Ranking on MERITERS - PGPrep : a) A daily topic wise analyzed report from your performance. b) Rank, Accuracy, Strength & Weakness metrics. c) Transparent system of understanding competitor strategy. 4. Discussion Board (Social wall) on MERITERS - PGPrep : a) Discussion board where you can clarify your doubts with medical fraternity. b) Keep yourself updated with latest information about NEET PG, AIIMS, JIPMER, PGI, DNBCET, FMGE and other PG Medical entrance exams. c) Receive daily notifications about New Image Based Questions posted. 5. MERITERS - PGPrep Blogs : a) Read articles & updates regarding NEET PG, AIIMS, JIPMER, PGI, DNBCET, FMGE and other PG Medical entrance exams. b) Read Topic/Subjects related articles Complement other resources and coaching classes such as DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences), DAMS TEST SERIES, Marrow, Dr. Bhatia, IAMS, DIAMS, TMCAA, and MedPG, Dr. Thameem, Dr. Marwah, Dr. Sakshi Arora, MARROW, Pre PG, Pre-PG Prep: NEET-PG AIIMS PGI - MCQs, Medical PrepLadder, Marrow, Dr. Krishna Kumar, Dr. Rohan Khandelwal, Dr. Arivuselvan, Dr. Manish Soni, Dr. SuganyaVenkat, Dr. DeepuSebin, Dr. Rakesh Nair, Dr. Aanchal Sehgal, Dr. Darwin Jod, MARROW - Gold standard for NEET PG & SS,Medical & Dental PG, FMGE Preparation - PrepLadder, DrRajarathna, Dr. Singaram, Dr. Terence D'Souza, Dr. Mohan sunil Kumar, Dr. Bari Siddiqui,, Dr. Shivika, Dr. Bharath Kumar, Dr. AkshayBafna, Dr. Sagar B Sahita. MERITERS - PGPrep app wishes you all the best with your preparation for NEET PG, AIIMS, JIPMER, PGI, DNB CET, FMGE!

About

DrPolaris

This app provides comprehensive medical education content for MBBS students, covering all years and subjects. It features over 1000 hours of video lectures, one-page revision notes, story-based learning for complex topics, and animated case scenarios for clinical practice.

Highlights
  • CBME-integrated curriculum
  • 1000+ hours of video lectures
  • One-pager revision notes (Flash Notes)
  • Story-based learning
  • Animated case scenarios
  • Covers all MBBS years and subjects
Features
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We love the C word – ‘Concepts.’ Now, the new C word that we started loving is ‘CBME.’ Yes, our app follows all the content recommended by CBME (Competency-based Medical Education). Dr.Polaris is a one-stop solution, where we provide concepts of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry for a first-year student along with respective CBME-integrated videos from other years as well. We not only give how to study in first year MBBS but also what to study in first year MBBS as well. Not only first year MBBS, our content coverage extends to other years as well - Second year MBBS subjects – Pathology, Microbiology & Pharmacology, Third year MBBS subjects – ENT, Ophthalmology, Community Medicine/PSM & Forensic Medicine, Fourth year MBBS subjects – General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, OBG & Paediatrics. Our vision is to make better doctors out of you, and we know that you belong to a digital native generation, that’s why we went all the way in making video content for each and every topic in CBME & NMC curriculum, 1000+ hours of video lectures covering 1900+ topics by 23 Super Tutors. Concepts are better explained in chalk and talk right? Yes, that’s exactly what we did – Smartboard based video lectures. We also gave special care to ‘how to revise MBBS topics easily’ part, that’s why we developed a one-pager revision note called ‘Flash Notes’ for all the topics, so that each student can finish their quick revision of MBBS topics. Our content creators are doctors, so they know how boring medical learning can get, so they did all they can to make it as entertaining as possible. Our Story Based Learning is just that – entire course of Pharmacology is with animated Story based learning. Trust us, it’s the cheat code for ‘how to remember drug side-effects & mechanism of action easily’. Last but not the least, upcoming doctors needs to see clinical cases. Case-based simulation or Case-based learning is what we offer with our Animated Case scenarios. The more cases you visualize, the better doctors you become. We have 2 subscription packs with different validities: 1. An Academic Year wise packs 2. A Complete All-Year pack If you are a first year, second year or any other year, you can opt for your respective Academic year-wise pack and you get as mentioned earlier, all the integrated videos from other years as well. Or, if you are that student who wants to take that extra step, then we have all-subject packs. You get all the 15 subjects in a single pack. 23 Super Tutors – Handpicked from the best in the country - Anatomy – Dr Dheeraj K, Dr Tejaswi H L - Physiology – Dr Richa Gupta, Dr Shyma Rajeev - Biochemistry – Dr Janice D’Sa - Pathology – Dr Priyanka Sachdev, Dr Lovely George - Microbiology – Dr Rouchelle Tellis - Pharmacology – Dr Anusha N - Forensic Medicine – Dr Suraj S Shetty - ENT – Dr Sanchit Bajpai - Ophthalmology – Dr Vandana John Serrao - PSM – Dr Naveen S - General Medicine – Dr Anoop Joseph, Dr Manjunath Suresh Pandit, Dr Rhea Alva, Dr Jeffrey Lewis - General Surgery – Dr Ryan Fernandes, Dr Atul Ajith - OBG – Dr Sara Naushad, Dr Sonal Parihar - Pediatrics – Dr Kavita Srivastava - Orthopedics – Dr Daivik T Shetty So, Are you ready for the Next Start? Download the app now. Terms and Conditions - https://drpolaris.com/termsandconditions/index.html Privacy Policy - https://drpolaris.com/privacypolicy/index.html

Screenshots

PGPrep MD1 screens
DrPolaris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PGPrep MD at 4.2 against DrPolaris's 3.3. PGPrep MD also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 33%). DrPolaris's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. PGPrep MD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DrPolaris sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PGPrep MD holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of PGPrep MD's written reviews are positive against 33% of DrPolaris's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PGPrep MD ships an update every 2 months, DrPolaris every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PGPrep MD versus DrPolaris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPGPrep MDDrPolaris
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBoston Adaptive Learning Systems LLPDRPOLARIS PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

PGPrep MD

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

DrPolaris

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PGPrep MD

One-time10
  • 2 Months Unlimited$25.99
  • 5 Months Unlimited$48.99
  • 7 Months Unlimited$49.99
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  • 3 Months Pro Plan$54.99
  • Target NEET MD 2022/23 Pack$79.99
  • Target NEET MD 2021/22 Pack$94.99
  • 12 Months Pro Plan$109.99
  • 36 Months Pro Plan$219.99
  • 48 Months Pro Plan$299.99
  • 60 Months Pro Plan$349.99
11 purchases

DrPolaris

Subscriptions11
  • Exam Pack Year 1$24.991 Month
  • Exam Pack Year 4$24.991 Month
  • Exam Pack Year 2$24.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Exam Pack Year 3$24.991 Month
  • Orthopedics - 3 Months$30.993 Months
  • Surgery - 3 Months$30.993 Months
  • The Unlimited Pack- 1 Months$35.001 Month
  • Freshers Pack$49.991 Month
  • Academic Year 2 - 6 Months$89.996 Months
  • The Unlimited Pack- 6 Months$114.996 Months
  • The Unlimited Pack- 12 Months$214.991 Year

Questions

Is PGPrep MD free?
PGPrep MD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DrPolaris free?
DrPolaris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PGPrep MD or DrPolaris?
PGPrep MD is rated higher. PGPrep MD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DrPolaris averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do PGPrep MD or DrPolaris have ads?
DrPolaris shows ads; PGPrep MD does not.
Which is updated more often, PGPrep MD or DrPolaris?
PGPrep MD ships an update every 2 months, and DrPolaris every 11 days. Most recently, PGPrep MD was updated on October 1, 2026 and DrPolaris on September 30, 2026.

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