Comparison

Kaplan MCAT vs MINTS!

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

Head to head
About

Kaplan MCAT

This mobile app serves as a companion for Kaplan's MCAT prep courses, offering on-the-go access to study materials. It features a Qbank with thousands of questions, video lessons, flashcards, and progress tracking that syncs with your desktop account.

Highlights
  • Qbank quizzes with 3,000+ questions
  • Detailed question explanations
  • Video Library access
  • Flashcards for science concepts
  • Progress tracking and performance analytics
  • Customizable quizzes
Features
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MOBILE COMPANION APP FOR KAPLAN’S MCAT® PREP COURSES Take your Kaplan MCAT prep on the go! Use this app for your actively enrolled accounts in Kaplan’s MCAT courses, tutoring packages, and practice products that include Qbank. The app automatically syncs with your Kaplan MCAT desktop account—giving you on-the-go access to the following key resources from your course: - The ability to build and take Qbank quizzes from more than 3,000 questions, easily filterable by topic and subtopic - Detailed explanations for each question - Video Library so that you can watch all your course videos on your phone - Flashcards to memorize 1,000 key science concepts on the MCAT - Tracking that syncs everything you do in the app with your overall progress and performance If you’re NOT already a Kaplan MCAT student, you can sign up within the app for a limited free trial that gives you access to: - A 230-question Qbank you can use to build and take custom quizzes - A Video Library containing a sampling of videos on key MCAT topics -ALWAYS AT THE CUTTING EDGE We constantly update our content, images, and questions so you can stay ahead of the curve. -GET STRATEGIC Step-by-step strategies walk you through each question, so you can take the MCAT apart like an expert. Review in-depth explanations and master the material. -LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES Detailed review materials and performance analytics help you boost your score and keep on boosting it.

About

MINTS!

Features
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Master the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) as well as traditional med school interview with our AI powered interviewer, MINTS!, your comprehensive practice companion for medical school interviews. Whether you're preparing for upcoming interviews or honing your ethical reasoning skills, MINTS! provides the tools and structure you need to succeed. Practice with our extensive library of scenarios covering crucial areas including patient care ethics, cultural competency, professional conduct, research ethics, and medical education. Each practice session offers timed responses, professional feedback, and detailed scoring to help you improve systematically. Experience realistic interview conditions with different interview modes, with back and forth questions and follow ups. This immersive practice environment helps you develop the confidence and communication skills essential for success in medical school interviews. Track your progress with detailed analytics and performance metrics. Monitor your improvement across different ethical categories, identify areas for growth, and set achievable practice goals. Our intuitive progress tracking system helps you focus your preparation where it matters most. Stay organized with our smart folder system, allowing you to categorize and review your practice sessions effortlessly. Create custom folders, tag responses, and easily access your history of scenarios and feedback. The built-in voice recording and playback features make it simple to review and refine your responses. Never miss a practice session with customizable daily reminders and notifications. Choose your preferred practice time and let MINTS! help you maintain a consistent preparation schedule. With adjustable difficulty levels, voice-to-text transcription, and auto-scrolling scenario text, you can practice efficiently and effectively. Perfect for medical school applicants, pre-med students, and healthcare professionals, MINTS! is your complete solution for MMI interview preparation. Download now and take the first step toward mastering your medical school interviews.

Screenshots

Kaplan MCAT4 screens
MINTS!3 screens

Verdict

The call

Kaplan MCAT and MINTS! are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kaplan MCAT versus MINTS!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaplan MCATMINTS!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (244 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings244 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaplan, Inc.Yahaya Mohamed Ndutu

Bugs and requests

Kaplan MCAT

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Cannot log in, redirects to login screen
  • App logs out immediately after login
  • App stays on login page after entering credentials
  • App won't allow sign-in, returns to home screen
  • App immediately logs out when closed
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  • App logs out every time it's reopened
  • App shows only video library after update
  • App logs out each time app is closed
  • App says "Loading Data" a lot
  • App does not support 2022-2023 Kaplan MCAT Course
  • App does not support 2024-2025 self study toolkit
  • App perpetually stuck on "Loading Data"
  • App doesn't load anything or allow course access
  • App says "downloading data" endlessly
  • Flashcards are broken
  • Cannot sign up or sign in
  • Login page keeps crashing and restarts
  • Cannot access self study kit
  • Cannot access toolkit
  • Will not pull up keyboard on iPad for login
  • Physical keyboard needed to sign in on iPad

Requested features

8 requests
  • Optional auto-login feature
  • Easy textbook access
  • Live session integration
  • Schedule access
  • Text size options for flashcards
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  • Support for older courses (2022-2023, 2024-2025)
  • Display study plan/calendar in app
  • Add schedule to the app

MINTS!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kaplan MCAT

No in-app purchases

None

MINTS!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kaplan MCAT free?
Kaplan MCAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MINTS! free?
MINTS! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kaplan MCAT or MINTS! have ads?
Neither Kaplan MCAT nor MINTS! shows ads.

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