Comparison

BMJ OnExam vs Paediatric BASIC

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

Head to head
About

BMJ OnExam

Prepare for medical exams with a comprehensive revision platform. Access thousands of high-quality questions, detailed explanations, and personalized feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses. Achieve exam success efficiently.

Highlights
  • Thousands of revision questions
  • Content based on exam blueprints
  • Detailed explanations linked to guidelines
  • Personalized feedback and performance metrics
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Peer performance comparison
Features
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BMJ OnExam is your first step towards exam success. Our efficient revision platform supports you in creating good revision habits. We are experts in medical exam preparation and create resources based on medical exam blueprints and curriculums. High-Quality Revision Questions With thousands of questions across 37 exams, we have something for every doctor in training right from the start of your career. From medical students, core and specialist trainees, GPs and those becoming a consultant, we will have a resource to help you achieve exam success. Written by experts in their fields who know the specifications of every exam we cover, you can be sure that our questions cover the content you need to know to pass the exam. They are written at the correct level of difficulty and cover the exam curriculum in the right breadth and depth. Each question is peer reviewed and our question banks are regularly updated and link to the latest medical guidelines. Detailed Explanations Comprehensive explanations for every question using information from our world-leading clinical support tool BMJ BestPractice. Explanations will ensure that each question cements your knowledge and helps with recall and understanding. Personalised feedback and support Easily identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus your revision where you need it most. Reporting metrics will compare your performance against your peers and indicates your chances of passing your exam.

About

Paediatric BASIC

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This Apps provides reference material and bedside aids for Paediatric BASIC course participants. Disclaimer The authors, the BASIC Collaboration and The Chinese University of Hong Kong take no responsibility for any adverse event resulting from the use of this app. In particular users should check drug doses against other reference material. Please contact the author to report any problems or issues.

Screenshots

BMJ OnExam4 screens
Paediatric BASIC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paediatric BASIC at none against BMJ OnExam's 21. BMJ OnExam's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BMJ OnExam sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Paediatric BASIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BMJ OnExam ships an update every 4 weeks, Paediatric BASIC every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BMJ OnExam versus Paediatric BASIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMJ OnExamPaediatric BASIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBMJ GroupThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

In-app purchases

21 purchases

BMJ OnExam

One-time21
  • NMC Part 1 (4 Months)$9.99
  • PLAB (4 Months)$9.99
  • NMC Part 1 - CBT 4 Months$9.99
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  • Med Std Years 1 to 3 12 Months$14.00
  • MRCGP (AKT) 1 Month$34.99
  • MRCP Part 1 1 Month$39.99
  • Final FRCA 1 month$39.99
  • GP ST Stage 2 (3 Months)$54.99
  • Final FRCA 3 months$59.99
  • MRCGP (AKT) (3 Months)$69.99
  • MRCP Part 1 (3 Months)$79.99
  • FRCA Primary (3 Months)$79.99
  • GP ST Stage 2 (6 Months)$84.99
  • MRCS Part A 1 and 2 (3 Months)$94.99
  • FRCA Primary (6 Months)$99.99
  • MRCP Part 1 (6 Months)$109.99
  • MRCGP (AKT) (6 Months)$109.99
  • MRCS Part A 1 and 2 (6 Months)$119.99
  • FRCS General Surgery 8 Months$119.99
  • FRCS General Surgery 11 Months$149.99
  • SCE Endo/Diabetes (12 Months)$199.99
None

Paediatric BASIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BMJ OnExam free?
BMJ OnExam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paediatric BASIC free?
Paediatric BASIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BMJ OnExam or Paediatric BASIC have ads?
Neither BMJ OnExam nor Paediatric BASIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BMJ OnExam or Paediatric BASIC?
BMJ OnExam ships an update every 4 weeks, and Paediatric BASIC every 15 months. Most recently, BMJ OnExam was updated on October 6, 2026 and Paediatric BASIC on October 4, 2026.

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