Comparison

FRCA Academy vs ESAIC

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

ESAIC

Features
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ESAIC App Stay Connected with the Leading Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Community The ESAIC App is your essential tool for staying updated with the latest activities from the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC). Designed to keep anaesthesiologists and intensivists informed and engaged, this app offers seamless access to critical resources and events. Key Features: Stay Updated: Receive notifications on the latest news on ESAIC activities and events. Congress Access: Access exclusive content and features during the Euroanaesthesia congress, including schedules, speaker information, and more. Access Essential Information: Easily navigate and retrieve important resources and information about ongoing ESAIC activities. Research and Guidelines: Get access to the latest clinical guidelines, research groups, and EU funded projects led by the ESAIC. Download the ESAIC App today and stay connected with the global community dedicated to advancing anaesthesia and intensive care practices.

Screenshots

FRCA Academy4 screens
ESAIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESAIC at none against FRCA Academy's 6. ESAIC also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. FRCA Academy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ESAIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FRCA Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, ESAIC weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FRCA Academy versus ESAIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFRCA AcademyESAIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB110 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBenmed Technologies LimitedEuropean Society of Anaesthesiology

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
None

ESAIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FRCA Academy free?
FRCA Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ESAIC free?
ESAIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FRCA Academy or ESAIC have ads?
Neither FRCA Academy nor ESAIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FRCA Academy or ESAIC?
FRCA Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, and ESAIC weekly. Most recently, FRCA Academy was updated on July 15, 2026 and ESAIC on September 17, 2026.

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