Comparison

Exam Timer vs OSCE

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

Head to head
About

Exam Timer

This application helps users prepare for exams by timing their study sessions. It allows for the registration of multiple exams, setting target times for individual questions, and provides notifications when time is up. Users can track their progress and analyze where they spend too much time.

Highlights
  • Multiple exam registration
  • Customizable question time targets
  • Countdown timer for exam and questions
  • Sound and vibration notifications
  • Measurement history display
  • Answer matching results saving
  • Flexible question solving order
Features
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ā–  Overview This is a timer application that can measure and count down the time spent on each question when solving past questions for people who are preparing for various tests such as entrance exams and certification exams. ā–  Features * Registration of multiple exams * Change the target time for a specific question number * Countdown timer for the entire exam and for each question * Sound and vibration notifications when the target time for the entire exam or each question has expired * Change the order in which questions are solved * Display of measurement history * Save the results of answer matching ā–  How to use 1) enter the exam name, number of questions, and exam time 2) click "Start" button to begin. 3) solve the questions, and click "Next" button after each question. 4. 4) click the "Finish" button when you have finished all the questions. 5) look at the results and see which questions are taking a long time, so you can work on them. ā—† Recommended for ā—† * Those who are preparing for entrance exams, qualification exams, mid-term exams, and final exams. * Those who are studying to solve past exams. * Students who know the time and number of questions. ā–  Differences from normal timers: * The time for the entire exam and the time for each question can be measured simultaneously in a countdown format. * You can save your measurement history so that you can view it anytime you want. * You can register the results of your answers, so you can look back on the percentage of correct answers. * The order in which questions are solved can be determined in real time (see below) Start with the third question. ↓ (2 minutes later) ↓ Change to the sixth question, which seems easier because it seems to be taking longer. ↓ After solving the 6th problem, I start the 3rd problem again. ↓ Count down from the 2 minutes that have elapsed before. You can do something like this. ā—† Motivation for making this app ā—† If you have ever had the experience that you spent too much time on a particular problem in an exam and could not solve the whole problem before the time was up, this is the app for you. I made this app to help those who have had such experiences and want to study and simulate with time in mind. Of course, the exam is not something that can be solved by just being conscious of time, but I hope this will be of some help to you. -- If you find a bug or have a request for more support, please send e-mail to info@x-more.co.jp.

About

OSCE

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OSCE Timer is a structured study aid for UK medical students preparing for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Practise independently, work through station checklists and build a consistent revision routine with tools designed for focused preparation. FEATURES • STATION LIBRARY Browse a growing library of OSCE stations organised by specialty. Use structured checklists to guide your practice and self-review. • OSCE TIMER Use configurable station timers with clear visual displays, voice alerts and custom presets for different practice formats. • POMODORO FOCUS Break revision into focused study intervals with built-in Pomodoro sessions and optional notifications. • SOLO PRACTICE Practise at your own pace, review each station checklist and record your progress over time. • PRACTISE WITH A FRIEND Invite another person to join a practice session. One person can act as the examiner while the other practises as the candidate, with shared timing and session results. • QUIZ PRACTICE Test your knowledge with revision questions available through the station library. OSCE Timer is an independent educational tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any university, medical school, examination board or professional body. The app is intended to support revision and does not guarantee examination results. Content is provided as a study aid and should not be treated as official examination guidance, clinical advice or a replacement for teaching, supervision or your institution's own materials. Some features may require temporary access or a Premium purchase. Payment and subscriptions are managed through the Apple App Store or Google Play. Terms of Use: https://osce-timer-uk.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://osce-timer-uk.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Exam Timer4 screens
OSCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exam Timer at none against OSCE's 2. Exam Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). OSCE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. OSCE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Exam Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exam Timer ships an update every 2 months, OSCE weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 4 level
Exam Timer versus OSCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExam TimerOSCE
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperX-MORE, LTD.Tarcisio Matinhure

In-app purchases

None

Exam Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OSCE

Subscriptions1
  • OSCE Timer Premium — Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • OSCE Timer Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Exam Timer free?
Exam Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OSCE free?
OSCE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exam Timer or OSCE have ads?
Exam Timer shows ads; OSCE does not.
Which is updated more often, Exam Timer or OSCE?
Exam Timer ships an update every 2 months, and OSCE weekly. Most recently, Exam Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and OSCE on September 15, 2026.

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