# Bootcamp.com vs NCLEX RN Prep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bootcamp.com at none against NCLEX RN Prep's 7. Bootcamp.com also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). NCLEX RN Prep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NCLEX RN Prep sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Bootcamp.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bootcamp.com against 5.0 for NCLEX RN Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bootcamp.com has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bootcamp.com ships an update every 6 weeks, NCLEX RN Prep every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bootcamp.com | NCLEX RN Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bootcampcom/id1569082154/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nclex-rn-prep-rn-ascend/id6779020947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bootcamp Prep LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1398487655) | [RN Ascend LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779021099) |

## What reviewers say

### Bootcamp.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bootcampcom/id1569082154)

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.

**Highlights:** Access question banks, Watch study videos, Manage bookmarks, Study anytime, anywhere, Supports multiple professional exams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive prep for exams
- 🚀 Excellent study resource
- 💡 Helpful for anatomy and dentistry
- 👍 User-friendly and organized
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video playback issues on app
- 🐛 Lack of sync between devices
- 🐛 Login issues on app
- 💡 Need for video playback speed adjustment

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback speed reset on pause
- Feedback button not working

**Requested features**

- Open-ended anatomy practice options
- Ability to customize practical exams
- Dark mode feature
- Saving progress on iPad app


### NCLEX RN Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nclex-rn-prep-rn-ascend/id6779020947)

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pharmacology (1 Year) | $37.00 | one-time |
| Med-Surg (1 Year) | $37.00 | one-time |
| Pharmacology (Lifetime) | $57.00 | one-time |
| Med-Surg (Lifetime) | $57.00 | one-time |
| NCLEX Mastery (30 Days) | $87.00 | one-time |
| NCLEX Mastery 90-Day Offer | $126.99 | one-time |
| NCLEX Mastery (90 Days) | $149.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bootcamp.com free?

Bootcamp.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NCLEX RN Prep free?

NCLEX RN Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bootcamp.com or NCLEX RN Prep?

NCLEX RN Prep is rated higher. Bootcamp.com averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while NCLEX RN Prep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bootcamp.com or NCLEX RN Prep have ads?

NCLEX RN Prep shows ads; Bootcamp.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bootcamp.com or NCLEX RN Prep?

Bootcamp.com ships an update every 6 weeks, and NCLEX RN Prep every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bootcamp.com was updated on October 25, 2026 and NCLEX RN Prep on October 24, 2026.

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