Comparison

COE Prep vs ReachMD

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

Head to head
About

COE Prep

Prepare for your Certified Ophthalmic Executive exam with official flashcards. This app offers over 300 practice questions covering key areas of ophthalmic administration, with detailed explanations and progress tracking. Study efficiently anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • 300+ exam-like practice questions
  • Detailed explanations for answers
  • Covers 6 key exam categories
  • Tag questions for quick review
  • Immediate progress feedback
  • Study anytime, anywhere
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Created in partnership with the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA), the COE Exam Prep app is a vital resource on your path to pass your Certified Ophthalmic Executive exam. ASOA's official COE Exam Prep app features over 300 exam-like questions in the areas of General Ophthalmic Knowledge, Financial Management, Operations, Information Technology Management, Human Resources, and Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance. Install the free version today and jump-start your studying! We have provided a limited free version of the app that you can try before deciding to upgrade. This version includes a limited amount of practice questions and basic progress metrics. Get your best value by upgrading to the Premium version with a one-time in-app purchase that includes lifetime access to: • 300+ exam-like practice questions with detailed explanations • Created in partnership with ASOA • Tag questions within categories for quick review • Immediate feedback to track your overall progress • Covers all 6 categories on the COE exam, including: • General Ophthalmic Knowledge • Financial Management • Operations • Information Technology Management • Human Resources • Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance Created by Certified Ophthalmic Executives, COE Exam Prep by ASOA allows you to study efficiently—anytime anywhere. Questions? Feedback? Email us at professional@hltcorp.com Questions were reviewed, researched, and sourced by a peer group of Certified Ophthalmic Executives. The resources used to create these questions come directly from the COE Suggested Study Resources List. Every effort has been made to ensure questions and answers are relevant and correct. Any suspected errors should be brought to the attention of ASOA by emailing us at professional@hltcorp.com.

About

ReachMD

Access breaking medical news, CME/CE activities, and clinical tools from leading experts. This app provides a personalized learning experience with podcasts, radio, and diverse media formats to support healthcare professionals' ongoing education and practice.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ podcasts
  • 24/7 medical radio
  • Multiple media formats
  • Specialty playlists
  • CME/CE credit tracking
  • Personalized recommendations
Features
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ReachMD is your go-to source for breaking medical news, CME/CE activities, clinical tools, industry conference coverage, and evidence-based recommendations from the world’s leading medical experts. Our app is designed to support medical education and medical training for healthcare professionals. Key Features: • Library of 10,000+ podcasts accessible on-the-go or download for later • 24/7 ReachMD Radio & Specialty Radio Stations • Seamless integration with Apple CarPlay • Multiple media formats: video, audio, text, podcast, and slides • Specialty Playlists are regularly updated to keep you in the know • Discover Tab lets you find new interests and series • A personal Library tracks your saved and completed programs • Store CME/CE credits and history tracking in your Profile Enjoy a personalized digital experience, including 24/7 access to the industry’s only radio network dedicated to healthcare professionals, personalized recommendations, interactive patient cases, and so much more. ReachMD offers the latest clinical guidelines and continuing medical education (CME) for a wide spectrum of specialties: Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, General Medicine & Primary Care, Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Nutrition, OB/GYN & Women’s Health, Oncology & Hematology, Ophthalmology, Pathology & Lab Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Mental Health, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Rare & Orphan Diseases, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Urology, and more. Stay updated with the latest medical research and healthcare education, explore online medical courses, and earn free CME credits. ReachMD is committed to revolutionizing your medical education journey and enhancing your clinical practice.

Screenshots

COE Prep4 screens
ReachMD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReachMD at none against COE Prep's 1. COE Prep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (76% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. COE Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReachMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for COE Prep against 4.8 for ReachMD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 196 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of COE Prep's written reviews are positive against 59% of ReachMD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COE Prep ships an update every 3 weeks, ReachMD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
COE Prep versus ReachMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOE PrepReachMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (78 ratings)4.8 (196 ratings)
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings78196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB122 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHigher Learning TechnologiesReachMD

Customer experience

COE Prep

All ratings78 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.8%

ReachMD

All ratings196 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

COE Prep

One-time1
  • COE Exam Prep$99.99
None

ReachMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COE Prep free?
COE Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReachMD free?
ReachMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, COE Prep or ReachMD?
COE Prep and ReachMD are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 78 and 196 ratings respectively.
Do COE Prep or ReachMD have ads?
ReachMD shows ads; COE Prep does not.
Which is updated more often, COE Prep or ReachMD?
COE Prep ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReachMD every 5 weeks. Most recently, COE Prep was updated on September 19, 2026 and ReachMD on September 22, 2026.

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