Comparison

Research Genie vs BoardPrep Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Research Genie

This app guides users through the process of selecting the most appropriate research methodology for their specific research question. It offers interactive templates and visual aids to help define target populations and choose correct research pathways, ensuring accurate study design.

Highlights
  • Guided research pathway selection
  • Interactive templates with prompts
  • Schematic diagrams of research components
  • Sample size calculation information
  • Tests of significance specific to research domains
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Introduction The Research Genie app is based on a logical framework exclusively directed at participants who have successfully completed the research methodology sessions designed and conducted by St. John’s Medical College Research Society, Bengaluru. The ideation and concept creation of Research Genie was done by Ramesh. A, Professor, Otolaryngology Head & Neck surgery & Nachiket. S, Professor, Anatomy. Design inputs were provided by Ruchira Ala Bunga, Intern, St. John’s Research Institute. The coding was performed by Compuhive Knowledge Hub pvt Ltd. St. John’s Medical College Research Society owns copyright for Research Genie. This app can used without internet connection, once it is downloaded on your phone. Logical framework of Research Genie Research Genie starts with stating the steps for knowledge creation. Schematic and easily understandable diagrams depict the various components of research methodology. These diagrams are designed for rapid recapitulation of all the sessions on research methodology. First the user is prompted to define the target population with help menus for assistance. After this, a highly interactive window opens. This channels the thinking process of the user to accurately choose the most appropriate research pathway to answer a particular research question. Each pathway comprises of blank templates with prompts, schematic visuals of data patterns, information required for sample size calculation, summary measures and tests of significance specific for the chosen domain of research. If the user goes into a wrong pathway, the flow gets interrupted and prompts the user to start again. This process iterates till the most appropriate research methodology for a given research question is selected. This ensures that the user is guided to the correct research domain. Background Resources required for getting complete value from Research Genie 1. Course book “A Magic Journey into the World of Research in Medical Sciences” 2. Concept card used in the Research Methodology sessions.

About

BoardPrep Plus

Features
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BoarPrep Plus is a new online knowledge and assessment driven educational program for the Post Graduate Dermatologists. Program includes monthly assessment with questions covering subject areas such as General, Surgical, Pediatric, Dermatopathology, and Basic Sciences. Periodical webinars to supplement and strengthen the education being disseminated through the monthly assessments. A personalized dashboard that tracks and displays your progress, indicates your performance in the program and show where you stand amongst your peers. And at the end of the program genuine you will be eligible to get the certificate of participation.

Screenshots

Research Genie4 screens
BoardPrep Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BoardPrep Plus at every 2 weeks against Research Genie's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Research Genie ships an update every 2 months, BoardPrep Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Research Genie versus BoardPrep Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResearch GenieBoardPrep Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamesh ArumugamINSIGNIA LEARNING PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Research Genie

No in-app purchases

None

BoardPrep Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Research Genie free?
Research Genie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoardPrep Plus free?
BoardPrep Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Research Genie or BoardPrep Plus have ads?
Neither Research Genie nor BoardPrep Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Research Genie or BoardPrep Plus?
Research Genie ships an update every 2 months, and BoardPrep Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Research Genie was updated on October 20, 2026 and BoardPrep Plus on October 7, 2026.

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