Comparison

Spiral Notebook vs USMLE Exam Practice

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

Head to head
About

Spiral Notebook

Features
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Collect, annotate, review and collaborate around authentic multimedia evidence of instruction.

About

USMLE Exam Practice

Prepare for the United States Medical Licensing Examination with practice quizzes, mock exams, and flashcards. Track your progress with detailed analytics to identify strengths and weaknesses for efficient study and exam success.

Highlights
  • Practice quizzes by system
  • Full-length mock exams
  • Flashcard review decks
  • Detailed progress tracking
  • Clean and intuitive UI
Features
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Get exam-ready with USMLE Exam Practice, the ultimate study companion for the United States Medical Licensing Examination. Whether you're preparing for Step 1, Step 2 CK, or Step 3, this app delivers high-yield quizzes, realistic mock exams, flashcards, and smart performance tracking to help you study efficiently and succeed. Key Features: - Practice Quizzes – Master exam-style questions organized by system and discipline, following the latest USMLE content outline. - Mock Exams – Simulate full-length Step 1, Step 2, or Step 3 exams with timed testing and score breakdowns. - Flashcards – Review critical concepts, diseases, drugs, and clinical reasoning with focused flashcard decks. - Progress Tracking – Analyze your strengths and weaknesses with detailed score reports and performance analytics. - Clean UI – Simple, intuitive design for focused study sessions anytime, anywhere. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This is an independent educational app and is not associated with any government or educational institution. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: If you opt to purchase a Premium or Boost subscription, the subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account. The yearly subscription automatically renews, but you can disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period in your iTunes account settings. After purchase, any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited. You can manage your premium subscription and turn off the auto-renewal feature in your iTunes account settings. Read our full Terms of Use: https://flutterdragon.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Spiral Notebook4 screens
USMLE Exam Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spiral Notebook at none against USMLE Exam Practice's 2. Spiral Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. USMLE Exam Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Spiral Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spiral Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, USMLE Exam Practice every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Spiral Notebook versus USMLE Exam Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiral NotebookUSMLE Exam Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of California, Los AngelesZakaria Ferzazi

In-app purchases

None

Spiral Notebook

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

USMLE Exam Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Spiral Notebook free?
Spiral Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USMLE Exam Practice free?
USMLE Exam Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spiral Notebook or USMLE Exam Practice have ads?
USMLE Exam Practice shows ads; Spiral Notebook does not.
Which is updated more often, Spiral Notebook or USMLE Exam Practice?
Spiral Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, and USMLE Exam Practice every 6 months. Most recently, Spiral Notebook was updated on October 12, 2026 and USMLE Exam Practice on October 3, 2026.

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