# PASS PCCN®! vs PTCB

The clearest difference is ads: PTCB at none against PASS PCCN®!'s shown. PTCB also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (557 vs 10). PASS PCCN®!'s advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PASS PCCN®! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year and PTCB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PASS PCCN®! against 4.7 for PTCB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PTCB has 557 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PASS PCCN®! ships an update every 3 months, PTCB every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PASS PCCN®! | PTCB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-pccn/id1551621241/reviews) | **[4.7 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptcb/id1558309982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **557** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) | [MastrAPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618627725) |

## What reviewers say

### PASS PCCN®!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-pccn/id1551621241)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

Prepare for the Progressive Care Nursing Certification exam with comprehensive review materials. This app offers a narrative review, over 900 practice questions, and interactive learning activities to help you master the PCCN exam content.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive PCCN exam review, Over 900 practice questions, Study and Exam Modes, Interactive Learning Activities, Case studies for critical thinking, Appendices with essential references

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25% Off - Limited Period Offer | $44.99 | per year |
| 20% Off - Limited Period Offer | $47.99 | per year |
| 15% Off - Limited Period Offer | $50.99 | per year |
| PASS PCCN! 1Y Sub. | $59.99 | per year |
| Pass PCCN! | $59.99 | one-time |


### PTCB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ptcb/id1558309982)

Prepare for your Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam with a personalized study plan. Practice with over 500 questions covering key knowledge domains and track your progress with detailed statistics. Boost your confidence to pass the exam on your first attempt.

**Highlights:** Personalized study plan, 500+ practice questions, Track strengths and weaknesses, Detailed test statistics, Compare scores to community average, Covers key pharmacy knowledge domains

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PTCB Pharmacy Technician | $24.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Detailed explanations for answers
- 👍 Helps users learn material
- 👍 Organizes study material
- 👍 Engaging and motivating study tool
- 👍 Good for test preparation

**What reviewers complain about**

-  repetitive questions
-  repetitive questions
-  repetitive questions
-  repetitive questions
-  poorly formatted math explanations

**Reported bugs**

- App does not update questions
- App does not work after purchase
- Charged for free trial

**Requested features**

- Update app questions regularly
- Improve formatting of math explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PASS PCCN®! free?

PASS PCCN®! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PTCB free?

PTCB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PASS PCCN®! or PTCB?

PTCB is rated higher. PASS PCCN®! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PTCB averages 4.7 from 557 ratings.

### Do PASS PCCN®! or PTCB have ads?

PASS PCCN®! shows ads; PTCB does not.

### Which is updated more often, PASS PCCN®! or PTCB?

PASS PCCN®! ships an update every 3 months, and PTCB every 2 weeks. Most recently, PASS PCCN®! was updated on September 17, 2026 and PTCB on September 17, 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.*