Comparison

SAMA Education vs MRCP Part 1 Prep

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

Head to head
About

SAMA Education

Features
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Sama Education transforms learning into an exciting journey for children. With engaging games, interactive stations, and achievement-based levels, kids explore Arabic language and cultural topics in a way that feels like play. Carefully designed for young learners, Sama Education enriches understanding through age-appropriate, engaging content that’s fun and easy to follow. Disclaimer: Please note that this app does not represent or affiliate with any government entity. All information and resources provided are for educational purposes only and are based on publicly available resources, our own interpretations, and third-party educational materials where applicable our privacy policy : https://samainnovation.com/privacy-policy/

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MRCP Part 1 Prep

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MRCP Part 1 Prep is a complete offline study app for the MRCP(UK) Part 1 physician membership exam. Practice 2,000+ original best-of-five questions across cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, haematology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, clinical pharmacology, and basic medical sciences. IMPORTANT: A purchase is required to use this app. Access is unlocked via auto-renewable subscription (Monthly or Yearly) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. No free tier. TRAIN LIKE THE REAL EXAM • Timed two-paper mock: 200 best-of-five questions, 6 hours total (100 per paper / 3 hours) • Quick practice, specialty drills, custom quizzes • Detailed rationales for every answer • Review incorrect and bookmarked questions • Flashcards and spaced repetition • Readiness %, per-specialty mastery, streak, and exam countdown BUILT FOR FOCUSED PREP • Offline-first — study anywhere without an account • Progress dashboard and weak-area drills • Exam Info with public MRCP(UK) Part 1 format notes • Accessibility support SUBSCRIPTIONS & PRICING (USD reference; billed via Apple) • Monthly Access — $9.99 per month, auto-renewable • Yearly Access — $34.99 per year, auto-renewable • Lifetime Access — $59.99 one-time (not a subscription) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore Purchases is available on the paywall and in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mrcp-part-1-prep-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mrcp-part-1-prep-legal/support.html Disclaimer: MRCP(UK) is a trademark of the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. This app is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MRCP(UK) or the Federation. Not medical advice — verify against current guidelines (e.g. NICE/BNF). All practice questions are original educational content.

Screenshots

SAMA Education3 screens
MRCP Part 1 Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAMA Education at none against MRCP Part 1 Prep's 3. SAMA Education also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. MRCP Part 1 Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SAMA Education asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SAMA Education versus MRCP Part 1 Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAMA EducationMRCP Part 1 Prep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOcta AppsMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

None

SAMA Education

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MRCP Part 1 Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is SAMA Education free?
SAMA Education is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MRCP Part 1 Prep free?
MRCP Part 1 Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SAMA Education or MRCP Part 1 Prep have ads?
Neither SAMA Education nor MRCP Part 1 Prep shows ads.

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