Comparison

FRCA Academy vs PACES App

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

Head to head
About

FRCA Academy

Prepare for the FRCA exam with over 300 SBAs, 225 OSCE questions, and 125 Viva questions. This offline-only app offers comprehensive coverage of the curriculum, allowing for study without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • 300+ FRCA exam-style SBAs
  • 225+ OSCE questions
  • 125+ Viva questions
  • Offline access
  • Comprehensive curriculum coverage
Features
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300+ SBAs designed to match the FRCA exam 225+ OSCE questions based on past exam topics 125+ Viva questions covering the curriculum Offline only - no connection required (perfect for hospital wifi) • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms and conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.benmed.org/info/privacypolicy

About

PACES App

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Use the PACES App to help prepare for the MRCP PACES exam. The PACES App has been designed to aid your learning on the go. It can be used as a pocket guide to memorise topics, or delve deep into the complexities of conditions such as SLE, myotonic dystrophy and Marfan's syndrome! All 5 stations are covered, and stations have been updated for the new PACES format. STUDY - Study the important clinical signs of conditions in the exam - Access links to heart sounds and other clinical signs - Enjoy resources related to each condition OSCE STATIONS - Use this mode to simulate the high-pressure, timed conditions of the exam! - Find a patient, use a partner to assess your technique CLINICAL SIGNS - Revise relevant clinical signs SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS There are 3 auto-renewing subscription options offered by the PACES app: £49.99 every 3 months £79.99 every 6 months £119.99 every year These prices are for customers from the UK. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read the terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read the privacy policy here: https://thepacesapp.co.uk/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

FRCA Academy4 screens
PACES App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FRCA Academy at 2 against PACES App's —. PACES App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. FRCA Academy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PACES App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $54.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FRCA Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, PACES App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FRCA Academy versus PACES App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFRCA AcademyPACES App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB96 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBenmed Technologies LimitedBluebell Apps Ltd

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FRCA Academy

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Anesthesia$4.991 Month
  • FRCA 3 Monthly$14.993 Months
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  • FRCA Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium SBA$14.99
3 purchases

PACES App

Subscriptions3
  • 3 months$54.993 Months
  • 6 months$79.996 Months
  • 1 year$119.991 Year

Questions

Is FRCA Academy free?
FRCA Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PACES App free?
PACES App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, FRCA Academy or PACES App?
FRCA Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, and PACES App every 3 months. Most recently, FRCA Academy was updated on July 15, 2026 and PACES App on September 9, 2026.

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