Comparison

MedMatrix vs Retrieve

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

Head to head
About

MedMatrix

This AI-powered study tool transforms your notes into custom practice questions, flashcards, and study guides. It offers performance analytics to pinpoint weaknesses and supports preparation for numerous medical and healthcare certification exams.

Highlights
  • AI-generated study tools
  • Unlimited practice questions
  • Anki-compatible flashcards
  • Performance analytics
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Transform your studies with MedMatrix, the ultimate AI-powered study app built for medical and healthcare students. Instantly convert your notes, lectures, and study materials into customized practice questions, Anki-compatible flashcards, and concise study guides. Why choose MedMatrix? • Instant AI-Generated Study Tools: Convert your notes into personalized practice questions, flashcards, and summaries. • Unlimited Practice Questions: Create personalized tests tailored directly to your curriculum. • Anki-Compatible Flashcards: Effortlessly create flashcards—save hours of manual entry. • Performance Analytics: Smart insights into your strengths and weaknesses to optimize your studying. • Study Anywhere, Anytime: Seamless studying on all your devices, perfect for busy students on-the-go. Ideal for Students Preparing for: • Medical MD: USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK • Medical DO: COMLEX Level 1, COMLEX Level 2 • Nursing: NCLEX RIGHT NOW • Nurse Practitioner: FNP • Pre-Medical: MCAT • Physician Assistant: PANCE • CRNA: NBCRNA NCE • Respiratory Therapy: NBRC TMC • Occupational Therapy: NBCOT OTR • Pharmacy: NAPLEX • Dental: INBDE • Physical Therapy: NPTE • EMT: NREMT • Veterinarian: NAVLE Please note that a subscription is required to use MedMatrix. MedMatrix Subscription Plan: - You need a subscription to use MedMatrix. - Features and Content: Unlimited access to all features and content offered within MedMatrix. Billing: Subscriptions are billed monthly, quarterly, or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Payment: Charged to the Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off before the end of the current period. - Renewal Charges: Account will be charged for renewal at the end of the current period, and the cost depends on the chosen package. - Management: Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's Settings after purchase. Boost your efficiency, improve retention, and master your exams faster. Download MedMatrix today and revolutionize your exam preparation

About

Retrieve

Features
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Retrieve is a flashcard app built for people who actually want to remember what they study — not another subscription to manage. SMART SCHEDULING, ZERO SETUP Retrieve uses a modern, science-backed spaced-repetition algorithm to show you each card right before you're about to forget it. No configuration, no algorithm tuning — just tap, flip, and grade yourself. BUILD YOUR DECKS YOUR WAY • Add cards by hand • Paste any text — Retrieve automatically detects the format • Import a CSV or TSV spreadsheet • Bring in an existing flashcard deck file IMAGE OCCLUSION, BUILT IN Turn any photo — a diagram, a map, a textbook page — into flashcards that hide one label at a time. No add-ons required. SEARCH EVERYTHING AT ONCE Find any card across every deck instantly, right from the main screen. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE Everything lives on your iPhone. No accounts, no analytics, no ads. Export any deck back out as a CSV whenever you want — your data is never locked in. ONE PAYMENT. NO SUBSCRIPTION. EVER. Try Retrieve free — build a deck, add cards, study for real. When you're ready for unlimited decks and cards, unlock everything with a single one-time purchase. No monthly fees, no recurring charges, ever.

Screenshots

MedMatrix4 screens
Retrieve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retrieve at none against MedMatrix's shown. MedMatrix's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price, 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. MedMatrix sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $44.00 per month and Retrieve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MedMatrix versus Retrieve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedMatrixRetrieve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMatrix Learning LLCBlackhook Group LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MedMatrix

Subscriptions6
  • MedMatrix Monthly$44.001 Month
  • MedMatrix Monthly$49.001 Month
  • MedMatrix Quarterly$109.003 Months
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  • MedMatrix Quarterly$129.003 Months
  • MedMatrix Yearly$390.001 Year
  • MedMatrix Yearly$490.001 Year
1 purchases

Retrieve

One-time1
  • Unlock Retrieve$9.99

Questions

Is MedMatrix free?
MedMatrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retrieve free?
Retrieve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MedMatrix or Retrieve have ads?
MedMatrix shows ads; Retrieve does not.

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