# Surgtest vs StatPearls

The clearest difference is rating: StatPearls at 5.0 against Surgtest's 4.0. Surgtest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 33) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

StatPearls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Surgtest ships an update every 2 weeks, StatPearls every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surgtest | StatPearls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgtest/id1499326696/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statpearls/id6482988194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 64 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Surgtest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842049728) | [MedicalPearls Publishing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447696808) |

## What reviewers say

### Surgtest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surgtest/id1499326696)

This app offers comprehensive preparation for super specialty medical exams with high-quality content, customizable learning sessions, and detailed analytics. It provides MCQs, recorded lectures, concise notes, and mock tests designed for busy doctors.

**Highlights:** Customizable study sessions with advanced filters, Unlimited practice MCQs, Updated notes, videos, and MCQs, Expert-created MCQs, Recorded video lectures with topic filters, Concise, exam-focused notes, Chapter-wise tests and full-length mock exams

**In-app purchases:** none


### StatPearls

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

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 Surgtest free?

Surgtest 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, Surgtest or StatPearls?

StatPearls is rated higher. Surgtest averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StatPearls averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Surgtest or StatPearls have ads?

Neither Surgtest nor StatPearls shows ads.

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

Surgtest ships an update every 2 weeks, and StatPearls every 5 weeks. Most recently, Surgtest was updated on October 14, 2026 and StatPearls on October 19, 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.*