FRCA Academy vs NHCP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 300+ FRCA exam-style SBAs
- 225+ OSCE questions
- 125+ Viva questions
- Offline access
- Comprehensive curriculum coverage
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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
NHCP
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The National Healthcare Communication Programme is designed to support healthcare staff to learn, develop and maintain their communication skills with patients, their families and with colleagues. The Programme is underpinned by the Core Values of Care, Compassion, Trust and Learning and builds on these values with a focus on Person‐Centred and Clinical Communication Skills.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NHCP at none against FRCA Academy's 6. NHCP also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). FRCA Academy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. FRCA Academy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. NHCP asks for nothing beyond the download.
FRCA Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, NHCP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and May 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FRCA Academy | NHCP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Benmed Technologies Limited | Amanda Dominy |
In-app purchases
FRCA Academy
- 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
- Premium SBA$14.99
NHCP
No in-app purchases
