# MKSAP 19 vs TapGI

The clearest difference is rating: TapGI at 5.0 against MKSAP 19's 4.1. TapGI also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). MKSAP 19's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (38 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapGI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MKSAP 19 asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapGI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MKSAP 19 has 38 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MKSAP 19 ships an update every 2 months, TapGI weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MKSAP 19 | TapGI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mksap-19/id1577787036/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapgi/id6780684897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#129** |
| Size | 423 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [American College of Physicians](https://appshunter.io/developer/371090673) | [TapMedical LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881187695) |

## What reviewers say

### MKSAP 19

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mksap-19/id1577787036)

This medical education app provides access to current information in internal medicine and subspecialties. It includes exam-like questions and patient-based clinical scenarios to help physicians assess and update their knowledge. Offline access to content is available for subscribers.

**Highlights:** Current internal medicine information, 1,200 exam-like multiple-choice questions, Patient-based clinical scenarios, Offline content access, Syncs with online version, Enhances learning with figures, charts, and tables

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TapGI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapgi/id6780684897)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

Prepare for gastroenterology board exams with a structured daily study plan. Access flashcards, practice questions, clinical cases, and an atlas to build knowledge and track your progress. Study offline with core content and optional iCloud backups.

**Highlights:** Daily study plan based on exam date, Spaced repetition flashcards, Board-style multiple-choice questions, Multi-step clinical case studies, GI Atlas with topic guides and images, Progress tracking and mastery assessment, Offline study with core content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapGI Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| TapGI Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MKSAP 19 free?

MKSAP 19 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TapGI free?

TapGI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MKSAP 19 or TapGI?

TapGI is rated higher. MKSAP 19 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while TapGI averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MKSAP 19 or TapGI have ads?

Neither MKSAP 19 nor TapGI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MKSAP 19 or TapGI?

MKSAP 19 ships an update every 2 months, and TapGI weekly. Most recently, MKSAP 19 was updated on October 21, 2026 and TapGI on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*