# ExamPrepConnect vs StatPearls

The clearest difference is rating: StatPearls at 5.0 against ExamPrepConnect's 3.2. StatPearls also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). ExamPrepConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 33) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StatPearls sells 33 in-app purchases, starting at $39.00 per month. ExamPrepConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

StatPearls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExamPrepConnect has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ExamPrepConnect ships an update every 11 months, StatPearls every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExamPrepConnect | StatPearls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/examprepconnect/id1486860992/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statpearls/id6482988194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/776168476) | [MedicalPearls Publishing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447696808) |

## What reviewers say

### ExamPrepConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/examprepconnect/id1486860992)

Prepare for certification and licensing exams with expert-written lessons and practice questions. Track your progress with a study plan and analytics to identify areas for improvement. Study effectively on any device.

**Highlights:** Expert-written lessons, Practice questions with rationales, Customizable study plans, Performance analytics, Cross-device compatibility, Covers healthcare and social work exams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### StatPearls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statpearls/id6482988194)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for professional exams with extensive question banks and expert-curated review materials. Features include detailed explanations, progress tracking, and customizable quiz modes to enhance learning and reinforce key concepts.

**Highlights:** Over 500 question banks, Related article text for explanations, Performance comparison and progress tracking, Synchronization with online account, Teaching points for additional learning, Multiple quiz modes, Flexible quiz building options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ACLS Question Bank | $39.00 | per month |
| Certified Surgical 1st | $59.00 | per month |
| Lab-Hematology | $59.00 | per month |
| EMS-Tactical Paramedic | $79.00 | per month |
| EMS-Community Paramedic | $79.00 | per month |
| CNS-Adult-Gerontology | $99.00 | per month |
| Nurse-Cardiovascular CVN-CVRN | $199.00 | per month |
| Nurse-Perianesthesia CAPA-CPAN | $199.00 | per month |
| NP-Family | $199.00 | per month |
| PA-Obstetrics and Gynecology | $199.00 | per month |
| NP-Acute Adult and Gerontology | $199.00 | per month |
| NP-Acute Care Pediatric | $199.00 | per month |
| NP-Psychiatric Mental Health | $199.00 | per month |
| NP-Hospice And Palliative | $199.00 | per month |
| NP-Neonatal | $199.00 | per month |
| Nurse-Radiologic (CRN) | $199.00 | per month |
| Nurse-Psychiatric Health | $199.00 | per month |
| Nurse-Cardiac  Medicine Certif | $199.00 | per month |
| Nurse-Vascular Access (VABC) | $199.00 | per month |
| Pediatric-Infectious Diseases | $249.00 | per month |
| Certified Hypertension | $249.00 | per month |
| Internal Medicine | $249.00 | per month |
| Osteopathic Neuromusculoskelet | $249.00 | per month |
| Critical Care - Surgery | $249.00 | per month |
| Obesity Medicine | $299.00 | per month |
| Nurse-Continence | $499.00 | per 6 months |
| Nurse-Vascular Access (VABC) | $499.00 | per 6 months |
| Nurse-Progressive Care (PCCN) | $499.00 | per 6 months |
| Nurse-Radiologic (CRN) | $499.00 | per 6 months |
| Nurse-School (NBCSN) | $499.00 | per 6 months |
| Nurse-Assisted Living | $499.00 | per 6 months |
| General Surgery | $699.00 | per 6 months |
| Neurology | $749.00 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExamPrepConnect free?

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

### Is StatPearls free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ExamPrepConnect or StatPearls?

StatPearls is rated higher. ExamPrepConnect averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while StatPearls averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ExamPrepConnect or StatPearls have ads?

Neither ExamPrepConnect nor StatPearls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExamPrepConnect or StatPearls?

ExamPrepConnect ships an update every 11 months, and StatPearls every 5 weeks. Most recently, ExamPrepConnect was updated on September 10, 2026 and StatPearls on September 15, 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.*