# CPT QuickRef vs TapRVU

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TapRVU at 100% against CPT QuickRef's 11%. TapRVU also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). CPT QuickRef's advantage is ratings volume (365 vs 14) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CPT QuickRef sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and TapRVU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TapRVU holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CPT QuickRef has 365 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of CPT QuickRef's written reviews are positive against 100% of TapRVU's.

CPT QuickRef ships an update every 6 weeks, TapRVU every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CPT QuickRef | TapRVU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpt-quickref/id426712025/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taprvu-rvu-tracker/id6759848748/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **365** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Medical Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/397241809) | [TapMedical LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881187695) |

## What reviewers say

### CPT QuickRef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cpt-quickref/id426712025)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides a mobile reference for Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, aiding in accurate medical billing. It offers tools like an E/M Wizard and access to RVUs, global days, and illustrations to help healthcare professionals select appropriate codes.

**Highlights:** CPT code lookup, E/M Wizard for code selection, RVU and GPCI calculations, Global days reference, Color procedural illustrations, Vignettes for code descriptions, Favorites list for frequent codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CPT E/M All Content 2017 | Free | one-time |
| CPT E/M All Content 2019 | Free | one-time |
| CPT E/M Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coding and Billing Pack 2017 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2019 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2020 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2021 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2022 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2023 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2024 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2026 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Single Year 2025 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly navigation and interface
- 📚 Comprehensive CPT code reference at fingertips
- 💼 Useful for medical professionals and coders
- 🔄 Annual updates available at reasonable cost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with hidden costs
- 🚫 Misleading free app listing with paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🔒 Access locked after purchase without recourse
- 📵 Non-responsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing modifiers or premium content
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- App refuses to open after updates
- Search function returns no results for valid codes
- Search only works with exact verbatim matches

**Requested features**

- Search feature that finds partial matches and synonyms
- Ability to save and access favorites across sessions
- Include figures and images from CPT manual
- Advanced search with multiple filter options
- Offline access to downloaded content


### TapRVU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taprvu-rvu-tracker/id6759848748)

This app helps clinicians quickly track their work productivity and estimate earnings based on RVU performance. It offers clear analytics and reporting tools to help providers understand their compensation and set goals.

**Highlights:** Quick CPT logging with templates, Real-time wRVU tracking, Earnings estimation, Projected compensation trends, Multi-procedure case logic, RVU goal setting and monitoring, PDF/CSV report export

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapRVU Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TapRVU Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CPT QuickRef free?

CPT QuickRef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapRVU free?

TapRVU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CPT QuickRef or TapRVU?

TapRVU is rated higher. CPT QuickRef averages 4.3 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while TapRVU averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do CPT QuickRef or TapRVU have ads?

Neither CPT QuickRef nor TapRVU shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CPT QuickRef or TapRVU?

CPT QuickRef ships an update every 6 weeks, and TapRVU every 4 days. Most recently, CPT QuickRef was updated on October 15, 2026 and TapRVU on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*