Mathcat vs MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathcat
Prepare for MCAT math sections with unlimited practice questions and a formula memorization tool. Covers essential math skills and provides categorized formulas with explanations and tricks. Offers a Duolingo-style interface for effective formula learning.
- Unlimited math practice questions
- Math skills for Chem/Phys and Biochem/Biology
- Formula list with explanations and tricks
- Categorized formulas by yield
- Duolingo-style formula memorization
- Bookmark favorite formulas
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Mathcat: MCAT has unlimited practice questions to prepare you for the math-without-a-calculator on the Chem/Phys and Biochem/Biology sections. Mathcat: MCAT has 3 sections: 1) Math Practice: Unlimited pure math practice question, so you can practice your mental math without a calculator. These math skills are the same ones you need on the real MCAT: Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication/Division, Exponents, Square Roots, Logs, Scientific Notation, and a touch of Trigonometry. 2) Formulas: A formula list with definitions, explanations, tricks, and more, all categorized by high, medium, or low-yield. Bookmark and practice your favorites (or least favorites). 3) Learn Formulas: A Duolingo-style interface to memorize MCAT-relevant formulas. Practice variables, words, multiple-choice, or fill-in-the-blank, and ensure you don't misremember any formulas on Test Day. 4) More to come! Imminent updates are in development with even more question styles! Contact us with feedback or suggestions. We're here to help you! (MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Test names are the property of the respective trademark holders, none of whom endorse or are affiliated with Happy Cyclops, LLC.)
MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide
Prepare for the MCAT with over 3000 exam-like questions, 1000+ flashcards, and multiple practice tests. Master all test areas including biological, chemical, behavioral, and critical reasoning skills. This tool aims to make studying engaging and fun.
- 3000+ exam-like questions
- 1000+ flashcards
- Multiple practice tests
- Covers all MCAT sections
- Updated to latest guidelines
- Engaging study methods
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3000+ exam-like questions, 1000+ flashcards, over a dozen practice tests and real-life scenarios make Ultraprep a must-have tool to prepare for the MCAT. The Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess your problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. YOU WILL MASTER ALL THE TEST AREAS: BIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS: -Biomolecules -Functions of Living Organisms -Internal and External Environments CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL FOUNDATIONS: -Physical Principles -Molecular Dynamics FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR: -Perception and Reaction -Behavior and Change -Thinking About Ourselves and Others -Cultural and Social Differences -Social Stratification and Resources CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND REASONING SKILLS: -Humanities Passages There were 43,919 medical school applicants in 2011. All 43,919 probably asked a similar question as our fictitious student above. Many of those almost 44,000 applicants probably arbitrarily picked 30 as the score to get. But what is the score that YOU need? Unfortunately, nobody knows that. Because the MCAT is only one part of a complete med school application, having a specific score is not guaranteed to be accepted into medical school. The MCAT was designed to account for item difficulty to better estimate your "true mastery" of the tested material. Specifically, you will receive more "mastery points" if you answer difficult questions correctly vs. easier questions. Conversely, you will be more harshly punished for missing easier questions relative to more difficult ones. This app has been updated to the latest 2026 guidelines. MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Medical College Admission Test, which is unaffiliated, not a sponsor, or associated with Ultraprep. Preparing for your MCAT test can be tough, but it's not impossible with one of the best study apps around. Preparation for this test requires not only rote memorization but a real understanding of the material. The goal of this app is to help students engage with their studies and make it fun at the same time! Terms of use: https://ultraprep.co/terms Privacy policy: https://ultraprep.co/privacy-policy If you have questions or comments, email us any time: contact@ultraprep.co
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathcat at 50% against MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide's 0%. Mathcat also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Mathcat sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Mathcat's written reviews are positive against 0% of MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Mathcat ships an update every 2 weeks, MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathcat | MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Happy Cyclops, LLC | FLUENT AAC TECHNOLOGY S.R.L. |
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Mathcat
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In-app purchases
Mathcat
- Premium - 1 week$1.99
- Premium Access - 1 month$4.99
- Premium Access - 3 months$7.99
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- Premium Access - 1 year$9.99
MCAT Exam Prep & Study Guide
- 1 Month Premium$9.991 Month
- 1 Month Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$99.99
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