Comparison

MedStudy vs The Misfits Project

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

Head to head
About

MedStudy

Access a comprehensive suite of medical study tools, including practice questions, flashcards, video lectures, and audio pearls. Track your progress, bookmark key content, and customize study decks for any stage of your medical education or career.

Highlights
  • Thousands of practice Q&As and flashcards
  • Board review videos with variable playback speed
  • Bookmark lectures and take notes
  • Detailed performance tracking
  • Offline video and audio downloads
  • Cross-platform web and mobile access
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Access QBank+, Flashcards, Video Board Review and Audio Pearls on your mobile devices. Features include: Thousands of practice Q&As and review flashcards Stream hours of laser-focused board review videos with variable playback speed Bookmark essential lectures and take notes using text or voice-to-text In-depth explanations of all Qbank+ answer options Detailed medical images and illustrations Set up unlimited Qbank+ question and flashcard review decks Generate unlimited Qbank+ test decks and sharpen your exam skills Customize question and flashcard decks to focus on specific topics or question sets Access question and flashcard decks seamlessly across web or mobile for anytime, anywhere study Highlight key points in Q&A using four color options for more focused practice and review—available in study and test decks! Detailed Qbank+ and flashcard performance tracking Visualize your progress across video and audio lectures Video and audio continue streaming while you multitask in other apps (now with picture in picture) Download video and audio topics for offline study From medical school to board prep to recertification to maintaining competency, we help you study strong—wherever you are on your medical journey. MEDSTUDY FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE For over 30 years, MedStudy has been trusted by Internal Medicine residents preparing for the ABIM Certification exam in ACGME-accredited allopathic and osteopathic programs, as well as by practicing physicians studying for the ABIM Maintenance of Certification Exam, LKA, and hospitalists taking the Focused Practice in Hospitalist Medicine exam. MEDSTUDY FOR PEDIATRICS MedStudy is the gold standard resource for Pediatricians studying for the ABP Certification exam in ACGME-accredited allopathic and osteopathic programs, as well as by practicing physicians studying for the ABP Maintenance of Certification Exam or MOCA-Peds. MEDSTUDY FOR MED SCHOOL Truly learn the foundations of medicine with everything you need to excel in medical school, the USMLE exams, and beyond.

About

The Misfits Project

Features
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The Misfits Project connects neurodiverse students with real, vetted mentors who understand the unique challenges of learning differently. You deserve support that fits how your brain actually works. FOR STUDENTS - Build a detailed profile around your learning style, support goals, communication preferences, and strengths - Get intelligently matched with mentors aligned to your needs — not just whoever's available - Message your mentor and book sessions at times that work for you - Explore curated articles, stories, academic tips, and resources written with neurodivergent learners in mind - Browse a library of books curated for your journey FOR MENTORS - Apply to join our vetted mentor network - Receive intro requests from students who match your expertise and approach - Set your own availability and manage your schedule - Support learners who think differently — and make a lasting impact SMART MATCHING Our matching system pairs students with mentors based on learning style, support goals, grade level, communication method, meeting frequency, and lived neurodivergent experience — not just a list. CURATED CONTENT A growing library of articles, confidence-building stories, organization templates, and academic tips — all curated by our team for neurodiverse minds. SAFE & TRUSTED Every mentor application is personally reviewed and approved by our team before access is granted. Students are protected by strict privacy controls, account verification, and optional two-factor authentication. Users must be 13 or older to create an account.

Screenshots

MedStudy4 screens
The Misfits Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Misfits Project at 15.1 against MedStudy's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MedStudy versus The Misfits Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedStudyThe Misfits Project
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (199 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings199 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMedStudyThe Tacl Center for Neurodiversity LLC

In-app purchases

None

MedStudy

No in-app purchases

None

The Misfits Project

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MedStudy free?
MedStudy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Misfits Project free?
The Misfits Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MedStudy or The Misfits Project have ads?
Neither MedStudy nor The Misfits Project shows ads.

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