# The BMJ vs ميديكس

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ميديكس at none against The BMJ's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The BMJ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.49 per month. ميديكس asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The BMJ | ميديكس |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bmj/id1395295755/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 241 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BMJ Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/345548841) | [omar mohamed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635333143) |

## What reviewers say

### The BMJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-bmj/id1395295755)

Access a leading general medical journal for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers. Stay updated with practice-changing research, expert columns, and embedded video content. Enjoy offline access to downloaded issues and earn CME points.

**Highlights:** Read leading medical research, Apply practice-changing takeaways, Access trusted, data-supported news, Offline access to downloaded issues, Earn CME points, Read ahead of print, Embedded video content

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The BMJ (1 month) | $11.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Easy access to BMJ
- 👍 Reliable app
- 👍 Indispensable source of information
- 👍 Given up paper version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not unbiased on strikes
- 🐛 Not as comprehensive as previously
- 🐛 Only 1 BMJ per month
- 🐛 Printed on cheap paper
- 🐛 Awful navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App won’t open on iPhone
- App always asks to restore purchase
- Account does not exist
- Often doesn’t allow access to most recent edition
- Poor updating of editions

**Requested features**

- Copy figures and tables to more apps directly
- Copy figures and tables to more apps directly eg Twitter lectures etc
- Would be nice to be able to export text/tables/flow charts with a click
- Would like a bit less subscription payment
- Please see title! (Dark mode)


### ميديكس

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medex/id6455941118)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The BMJ free?

The BMJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ميديكس free?

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

### Do The BMJ or ميديكس have ads?

Neither The BMJ nor ميديكس shows ads.

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