Comparison

Pastest vs Oncourse AI

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

Head to head
About

Pastest

Prepare for medical exams with a comprehensive question bank and study materials. Access bite-sized videos, podcasts, and detailed explanations to deepen your understanding. Customize study sessions and review past performance anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Accurate question types for UK medical exams
  • Customizable study sessions with filters
  • Timed tests and mock exams
  • Bite-sized videos and podcasts
  • Expanded explanations for key concepts
  • Offline access to questions and media
  • Bookmarking and note-taking
Features
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Use the Pastest Written app to study for your medical exams anytime, anywhere. Pastest has many decades of experience and expertise in providing test prep materials that enable medical students and doctors to achieve exam success. The Pastest Written app is designed with your convenience in mind, so whether you’re commuting to work or have a spare 10 minutes between class, the app will help you to fit your prep around a busy schedule. In order to use the app, an active Pastest subscription is required (written exams only). Here’s a long list of why the Pastest Written app is so great: QUESTIONS Full range of accurate question types – in terms of style, content and functionality – for all UK medical exams we provide resources for Comprehensive sessions filters, including specialty, question type, difficulty, familiarity, images and keyword search Create a fully customised session of up to 100 questions, against the clock if required Show clues to highlight the most pertinent parts of the vignette Submit feedback on questions to be reviewed and responded to by our experts Practice using timed tests, mock exams and past papers (where applicable) Great ability to review questions in recently completed and earlier sessions MEDIA Full library of bite-sized videos and podcasts to deepen your understanding of key concepts Play at double speed for quick review and queue up for longer, seamless study sessions ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY Strengthen your knowledge with our unique Expanded Explanations - an extensive library of searchable, topic-based content Customise the order in which explanations are displayed Download questions and media to access offline Improved bookmarking of content and note-taking A streamlined navigation allowing for quick resumption of sessions in progress and session review More detailed and accurate performance data

About

Oncourse AI

This AI-powered study companion helps medical students prepare for high-stakes exams like USMLE and NEET-PG. It offers personalized notes, flashcards, practice questions, and case simulations to enhance learning and retention.

Highlights
  • AI study partner for personalized learning
  • High-yield flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Extensive question bank with exam-pattern questions
  • Concise lessons and visually rich notes
  • Gamified learning modules
  • Smart notes conversion from photos/PDFs
  • Personalized analytics and progress tracking
Features
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Oncourse AI is an exam prep and Qbank app for medical, nursing, finance, accounting and law exams. Prepare for USMLE, NCLEX-RN, MCAT, NEET PG, CFA, CPA, LSAT and Bar Review in one study system. CHOOSE YOUR EXAM USMLE Prepare for Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3 with clinical questions, focused review, reasoning practice and clear explanations. NCLEX-RN Practise NCLEX-style nursing questions and Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) case studies. Review Clinical Judgement and Client Needs, then focus on weaker topics. MCAT Study Chem/Phys, CARS, Bio/Biochem and Psych/Soc. Work through passages and discrete questions while building scientific reasoning. INDIAN MEDICAL PG Prepare for NEET PG, INI-CET, FMGE and UPSC CMS with questions, focused review, lessons and revision tools. UKMLA Prepare for UKMLA AKT and UKMLA CPSA with clinical questions, focused review and clear explanations. CFA Review the CFA Program curriculum for Level I, Level II and Level III with course-specific lessons, practice and flashcards where available. CPA Prepare for AUD, FAR, REG and the discipline sections, including BAR, with questions and task-based simulation formats where available. LSAT Practice Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension with passage-based questions, explanations and a study plan. BAR REVIEW Prepare for the Bar Exam and NextGen UBE with question practice, performance tasks and the formats available in your selected course. ONE STUDY SYSTEM Adaptive Qbank Build practice sets by subject and topic, or let Oncourse choose questions based on weaker areas. Review clear explanations after each question. Flashcards and Spaced Repetition Use active recall and scheduled review. Save cards from lessons or create your own decks. Short Lessons Learn difficult concepts through concise, interactive lessons designed for focused daily study. Personalised Study Plan Add your exam date and goals. Oncourse organises your daily work and adjusts the plan as you progress. AI Study Coach Ask questions, request practice, and turn explanations into diagrams, tables, flowcharts and review material. Smart Notes Upload a PDF or photograph a page and turn your own material into flashcards and practice questions. Progress Insights Track accuracy, time, consistency and topic mastery so you know what to study next. Study content is in English. Oncourse is an independent study app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the organisations that administer these exams. Premium study content and features require an Oncourse subscription or in-app purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://getoncourse.ai/policies/tos Privacy Policy: https://getoncourse.ai/policies/privacy

Screenshots

Pastest4 screens
Oncourse AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oncourse AI at 97% against Pastest's 29%. Oncourse AI also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Pastest's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pastest sells 53 one-off in-app purchases and Oncourse AI sells 36 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oncourse AI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oncourse AI has 445 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Pastest's written reviews are positive against 97% of Oncourse AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pastest ships an update every 3 weeks, Oncourse AI weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pastest versus Oncourse AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPastestOncourse AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (69 ratings)4.8 (445 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews96.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69445 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB241 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPasTest LtdOncourse Learning Technologies

Customer experience

Pastest

All ratings69 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative62.5%

Oncourse AI

All ratings445 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%

In-app purchases

53 purchases

Pastest

One-time53
  • PLAB 1 - 6 months$9.99
  • PLAB 1 - 12 months$12.99
  • PLAB 1 - 12 Months$12.99
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  • MRCEM Primary - 3 Months$39.99
  • Med Students - 12 months$49.99
  • Med Students - 12 Months$49.99
  • MSRA - Sep 2024 Exam$59.99
  • MSRA - Jan 2025 Exam$59.99
  • MRCPCH FOP - 3 months$59.99
  • MRCEM Primary - 6 Months$59.99
  • MSRA - 6 months$59.99
  • Dentistry - 3 months$79.99
  • MRCEM Intermediate - 12 Months$79.99
  • MRCEM Primary - 12 Months$79.99
  • 49827728425239$79.99
  • MRCPCH FOP - Feb 2024 Exam$89.99
  • MRCPCH TAS - Feb 2024 Exam$89.99
  • Primary FRCA - Feb 2024 Exam$89.99
  • MRCPCH FOP - Jun 2024 Exam$99.99
  • MRCPCH TAS - Jun 2024 Exam$99.99
  • MRCGP (AKT) - Apr 2024 Exam$99.99
  • Primary FRCA - Sep 2024 Exam$99.99
  • MRCGP (AKT) - Jul 2024 Exam$99.99
  • MRCPCH FOP - Oct 2024 Exam$99.99
  • MRCPCH TAS - Oct 2024 Exam$99.99
  • MRCP Part 2 - 3 Months$99.99
  • MRCS Part A - 3 months$99.99
  • Dentistry - 12 Months$99.99
  • MRCP Part 1 - 3 months$99.99
  • MRCPCH FOP & TAS - 3 months$99.99
  • Primary FRCA - 6 months$99.99
  • Primary FRCA (MCQ) - 6 Months$99.99
  • MRCGP (AKT) - 12 months$119.99
  • MRCPCH FOP - 12 Months$119.99
  • MRCPCH TAS - 12 Months$119.99
  • MRCPCH FOP/TAS - Feb 2024 Exam$129.99
  • MRCP Part 1 - Jan 2024 Exam$129.99
  • MRCP Part 2 - Nov 2023 Exam$129.99
  • MRCPCH AKP - May 2024 Exam$129.99
  • MRCP Part 1 - Apr 2024 Exam$129.99
  • MRCP Part 2 - May 2024 Exam$129.99
  • MRCP Part 1 - Aug 2024 Exam$129.99
  • MRCP Part 2 - Sep 2024 Exam$129.99
  • MRCS Part A - May 2024 Exam$149.99
  • MRCPCH FOP/TAS - Jun 2024 Exam$149.99
  • MRCPCH AKP - Sep 2024 Exam$149.99
  • MRCPCH FOP/TAS - Oct 2024 Exam$149.99
  • MRCS Part A - Sep 2024 Exam$149.99
  • MRCS Part A - 6 months$149.99
  • MRCPCH AKP - 12 months$179.99
  • MRCPCH AKP - 12 Months$179.99
  • MRCP Part 1 - 12 Months$199.99
  • MRCPCH FOP & TAS - 12 months$199.99
36 purchases

Oncourse AI

Subscriptions33
  • Max 1 Month No Trial$3.991 Month
  • Oncourse Max 1 Month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Max 1 Week No Trial$8.997 Days
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  • NCLEX-MCAT Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Max 1 Month - 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Max 1 Month - 2 Week Trial14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Max 1 month (25% Off)$11.991 Month
  • Oncourse Max7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • NCLEX-RN Max$12.991 Month
  • Max 1 Month No Trial$14.991 Month
  • Max 6 months7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • Oncourse Max 3 Months$21.993 Months
  • Oncourse Max 3 Months$29.993 Months
  • Max 12 Months No Trial$29.991 Year
  • Max 12 months7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • NCLEX-MCAT Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Max 6 months 25 Off$49.996 Months
  • Oncourse MAX 6 Months - 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Max 6 Months - 2 Week Trial14 Days trial$49.996 Months
  • Max 12 Months 30% Off7 Days trial$59.901 Year
  • Oncourse MAX - 75% Off7 Days trial$59.901 Year
  • Max 6 Months7 Days trial$59.996 Months
  • Max 12 Months (80% Off)$64.901 Year
  • Max 12 Months - One Time Offer7 Days trial$64.901 Year
  • MCAT Max7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • NCLEX-RN Max7 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • NCLEX-RN Max Annual14 Days trial$64.991 Year
  • Oncourse Max 12 Months7 Days trial$79.901 Year
  • Max 1 Year No Trial$79.991 Year
  • Max 12 Months - 2 Week Trial14 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Oncourse MAX 1 Year - 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Oncourse Max 6 Months 1 Nov 20257 Days trial$119.996 Months
  • Oncourse Max Annual 1 Nov 2025$239.991 Year
One-time3
  • Oncourse Max - Discounted$21.99
  • Oncourse Max - One Time Purchase$29.99
  • Oncourse Max Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Pastest free?
Pastest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oncourse AI free?
Oncourse AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pastest or Oncourse AI?
Oncourse AI is rated higher. Pastest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Oncourse AI averages 4.8 from 445 ratings.
Do Pastest or Oncourse AI have ads?
Oncourse AI shows ads; Pastest does not.
Which is updated more often, Pastest or Oncourse AI?
Pastest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Oncourse AI weekly. Most recently, Pastest was updated on October 21, 2026 and Oncourse AI on October 20, 2026.

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