Comparison

Medics Academy vs UroRef

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

Head to head
About

Medics Academy

Features
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At Medics.Academy we empower health professionals through high-quality education. We work to deliver the healthcare workforce society needs, through scaled education and training. Our approach to medical education is different. Medics.Academy offers training programmes to partners and organisations to create innovative technology-enhanced learning solutions. We work with organisations to design bespoke training solutions to facilitate the delivery of inclusive, innovative, healthcare programmes at scale. The Medics.Academy (Partners and Clients) app supports our web-based training programmes. The app makes it easier to access an overview of your training resources and to collaborate in one place so you can get more work done. The app functions as an adjunct to our programmes. The Medics.Academy App (Partners and Clients) is now available on iOS, so you can find and access supplementary training resources for your programmes, upcoming events and even chat with your peers whether you’re at your desk or on the go. Sharpen your skills and get the most out of the Medics.Academy app: • Message any person or group within your enrolled programme • Share documents and collaborate with the right people • View and save learning materials • Conveniently view upcoming events and access them on your mobile device or tablet • Get push notifications from your discussions

About

UroRef

A clinical reference app for urology trainees and professionals. It offers step-by-step procedure guides, a drug dose calculator, and interactive decision trees for common urological conditions. Designed for offline use, it aids in exam preparation and clinical decision-making.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step procedure guides
  • Drug dose calculator
  • Testicular torsion assessment tool
  • Interactive decision trees
  • Viva-style revision cards
  • Offline content access
  • Dark mode support
Features
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UroRef is a comprehensive clinical reference app built specifically for urology trainees and healthcare professionals. Features include: • Step-by-step procedure guides for common urological operations including TURBT, TURP, flexible cystoscopy, circumcision, and more • Drug dose calculator with weight-based dosing for commonly used urological medications • Testicular torsion assessment tool to support rapid clinical decision-making • Interactive decision trees for managing haematuria, renal colic, acute urinary retention, and other common presentations • Viva-style revision cards covering key urology topics for FRCS and MRCS exam preparation • Dark mode support for comfortable use during on-call shifts All content runs entirely on your device — no internet connection required, no data collected, no account needed. UroRef is designed to be a fast, reliable companion for the ward, theatre, and exam revision. Built by a urology registrar, for urology trainees. Disclaimer: UroRef is a reference tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not provide diagnoses and should not replace clinical judgement. Always follow your local guidelines and trust protocols.

Screenshots

Medics Academy2 screens
UroRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UroRef at weekly against Medics Academy's every 5 weeks. Medics Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medics Academy ships an update every 5 weeks, UroRef weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Medics Academy versus UroRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedics AcademyUroRef
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVopulus LtdNityanandan G

In-app purchases

None

Medics Academy

No in-app purchases

None

UroRef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medics Academy free?
Medics Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UroRef free?
UroRef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Medics Academy or UroRef have ads?
Neither Medics Academy nor UroRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medics Academy or UroRef?
Medics Academy ships an update every 5 weeks, and UroRef weekly. Most recently, Medics Academy was updated on October 7, 2026 and UroRef on October 12, 2026.

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