# PAT vs Bootcamp.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bootcamp.com at 86% against PAT's 28%. Bootcamp.com also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). PAT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PAT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bootcamp.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bootcamp.com holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bootcamp.com has 14K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of PAT's written reviews are positive against 86% of Bootcamp.com's.

PAT ships an update monthly, Bootcamp.com every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAT | Bootcamp.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pat-dat-score-booster/id1497045418/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bootcampcom/id1569082154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DAT Prep LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497045417) | [Bootcamp Prep LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1398487655) |

## What reviewers say

### PAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pat-dat-score-booster/id1497045418)

Prepare for the DAT's Perceptual Ability Test with a comprehensive practice tool. Access unlimited practice questions, video tutorials for specific question types, and full-length practice tests to boost your score. This app aims to help students achieve a 23+ on the PAT section.

**Highlights:** Unlimited practice questions, Video tutorials for PAT question types, Full-length practice tests, Score guarantee, Practice for Keyholes, Top-Front-End, Angle Ranking, Hole Punching, Cube Counting, and Pattern Folding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PAT Lite | $9.99 | per month |
| PAT Standard | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| PAT Ultimate | $79.99 | per year |


### Bootcamp.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bootcampcom/id1569082154)

Access comprehensive study materials for professional school entrance exams and licensing. Review question banks, watch videos, and manage bookmarks on the go. Requires an active upgraded membership.

**Highlights:** Access question banks, Watch study videos, Manage bookmarks, Study anytime, anywhere, Supports multiple professional exams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive prep for exams
- 🚀 Excellent study resource
- 💡 Helpful for anatomy and dentistry
- 👍 User-friendly and organized
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video playback issues on app
- 🐛 Lack of sync between devices
- 🐛 Login issues on app
- 💡 Need for video playback speed adjustment

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback speed reset on pause
- Feedback button not working

**Requested features**

- Open-ended anatomy practice options
- Ability to customize practical exams
- Dark mode feature
- Saving progress on iPad app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAT free?

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

### Is Bootcamp.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PAT or Bootcamp.com?

Bootcamp.com is rated higher. PAT averages 3.7 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Bootcamp.com averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do PAT or Bootcamp.com have ads?

Neither PAT nor Bootcamp.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAT or Bootcamp.com?

PAT ships an update monthly, and Bootcamp.com every 6 weeks. Most recently, PAT was updated on July 6, 2026 and Bootcamp.com on September 24, 2026.

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