Medibuddy UK vs PACES App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Medibuddy UK
This app provides access to medical interview and exam preparation materials for junior doctors. It is designed to simplify the application process for training posts.
- Access interview subscriptions
- Access exam subscriptions
- Medical education resources
- Training post application support
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Medibuddy is a medical education initiative which aims to make life easier for junior doctors applying for their training posts. The app allows you to access your Medibuddy interview and exam subscriptions.
PACES App
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Use the PACES App to help prepare for the MRCP PACES exam. The PACES App has been designed to aid your learning on the go. It can be used as a pocket guide to memorise topics, or delve deep into the complexities of conditions such as SLE, myotonic dystrophy and Marfan's syndrome! All 5 stations are covered, and stations have been updated for the new PACES format. STUDY - Study the important clinical signs of conditions in the exam - Access links to heart sounds and other clinical signs - Enjoy resources related to each condition OSCE STATIONS - Use this mode to simulate the high-pressure, timed conditions of the exam! - Find a patient, use a partner to assess your technique CLINICAL SIGNS - Revise relevant clinical signs SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS There are 3 auto-renewing subscription options offered by the PACES app: £49.99 every 3 months £79.99 every 6 months £119.99 every year These prices are for customers from the UK. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read the terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read the privacy policy here: https://thepacesapp.co.uk/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Medibuddy UK at none against PACES App's 3. Medibuddy UK also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support. On price 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. PACES App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $54.99 per 3 months. Medibuddy UK asks for nothing beyond the download.
Medibuddy UK ships an update every 5 weeks, PACES App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Medibuddy UK | PACES App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AG Education Ltd. | Bluebell Apps Ltd |
In-app purchases
Medibuddy UK
No in-app purchases
PACES App
- 3 months$54.993 Months
- 6 months$79.996 Months
- 1 year$119.991 Year









