UCMD vs StepwiseMD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
UCMD
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University College of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Lahore (UCMD, UOL) CMS App for students, parents and teachers, this app offers details of time table, studentβs attendance and performance in tests. In addition, stay up to date with notifications and events.
StepwiseMD
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StepwiseMD brings together the reference material and study tools that medical students actually need β without the clutter. The question bank covers core clinical topics with detailed answer explanations, not just a right/wrong verdict. The drug reference pulls from structured databases so you can look up monographs, dosing, and interactions without switching apps. Lectures are organized by subject so you can go deep on a topic rather than bouncing around. Flashcards handle the memorization work. Notes and highlights let you annotate as you go. Everything is in one place, requires a login, and syncs to your account. No ads, no freemium tricks. Content is for educational and reference purposes only β not a substitute for clinical judgment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StepwiseMD at every 10 days against UCMD's every 2 months. UCMD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UCMD ships an update every 2 months, StepwiseMD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UCMD | StepwiseMD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 1st4connect | Muhammad Saim Hassan |
In-app purchases
UCMD
No in-app purchases
StepwiseMD
No in-app purchases









