Medibuddy UK vs UroRef
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.
UroRef
A clinical reference app for urology trainees and professionals. It offers step-by-step procedure guides, a drug dose calculator, and interactive decision trees for common urological conditions. Designed for offline use, it aids in exam preparation and clinical decision-making.
- Step-by-step procedure guides
- Drug dose calculator
- Testicular torsion assessment tool
- Interactive decision trees
- Viva-style revision cards
- Offline content access
- Dark mode support
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UroRef is a comprehensive clinical reference app built specifically for urology trainees and healthcare professionals. Features include: • Step-by-step procedure guides for common urological operations including TURBT, TURP, flexible cystoscopy, circumcision, and more • Drug dose calculator with weight-based dosing for commonly used urological medications • Testicular torsion assessment tool to support rapid clinical decision-making • Interactive decision trees for managing haematuria, renal colic, acute urinary retention, and other common presentations • Viva-style revision cards covering key urology topics for FRCS and MRCS exam preparation • Dark mode support for comfortable use during on-call shifts All content runs entirely on your device — no internet connection required, no data collected, no account needed. UroRef is designed to be a fast, reliable companion for the ward, theatre, and exam revision. Built by a urology registrar, for urology trainees. Disclaimer: UroRef is a reference tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not provide diagnoses and should not replace clinical judgement. Always follow your local guidelines and trust protocols.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UroRef at 5.0 against Medibuddy UK's 1.0. UroRef also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Medibuddy UK's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UroRef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Medibuddy UK ships an update every 5 weeks, UroRef weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Medibuddy UK | UroRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AG Education Ltd. | Nityanandan G |
Customer experience
Medibuddy UK
UroRef
In-app purchases
Medibuddy UK
No in-app purchases
UroRef
No in-app purchases
