Bootcamp.com vs StepwiseMD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bootcamp.com
Access comprehensive study materials for professional school entrance exams and licensing. Review question banks, watch videos, and manage bookmarks on the go. Requires an active upgraded membership.
- Access question banks
- Watch study videos
- Manage bookmarks
- Study anytime, anywhere
- Supports multiple professional exams
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The Bootcamp.com app requires an active Bootcamp.com upgraded membership. Access your question banks, video lessons, Bites, tagged questions, custom tests, and personalized study schedule anytime, anywhere. Pick up right where you left off across web and mobile. Currently supporting: • DAT Bootcamp • NCLEX Bootcamp • Med School Bootcamp • MCAT Bootcamp • INBDE Bootcamp • OAT Bootcamp • Anatomy Bootcamp • Chemistry Bootcamp Get the official Bootcamp.com app for a smarter, faster way to study. Questions? Email team@bootcamp.com.
StepwiseMD
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StepwiseMD brings together the reference material and study tools that medical students actually need — without the clutter. The question bank covers core clinical topics with detailed answer explanations, not just a right/wrong verdict. The drug reference pulls from structured databases so you can look up monographs, dosing, and interactions without switching apps. Lectures are organized by subject so you can go deep on a topic rather than bouncing around. Flashcards handle the memorization work. Notes and highlights let you annotate as you go. Everything is in one place, requires a login, and syncs to your account. No ads, no freemium tricks. Content is for educational and reference purposes only — not a substitute for clinical judgment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StepwiseMD at every 10 days against Bootcamp.com's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Bootcamp.com ships an update every 6 weeks, StepwiseMD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bootcamp.com | StepwiseMD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bootcamp Prep LLC | Muhammad Saim Hassan |
Bugs and requests
Bootcamp.com
Reported bugs
2 issues- Video playback speed reset on pause
- Feedback button not working
Requested features
4 requests- Open-ended anatomy practice options
- Ability to customize practical exams
- Dark mode feature
- Saving progress on iPad app
StepwiseMD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bootcamp.com
No in-app purchases
StepwiseMD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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