MedDuell vs RecallRun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MedDuell
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Description MedDuell is the quiz battle app for medical students. Compete right now in over 3,400 medical questions in real time against fellow students from across Germany β and find out who's truly ready for the Physikum! How it works: You start a duel β either via matchmaking against a random opponent or as a direct challenge against your friends. Each game consists of 9 rounds with 3 questions each. You have 20 seconds per question. Whoever has the most correct answers at the end wins trophies and moves up the league. 11 subject areas, you choose: Before each game, you select from 11 medical subject areas with numerous subtopics β including Biochemistry, Histology, Anatomy (Situs), Embryology, Conduction Pathways, CNS, Neurophysiology, Pharmacology, Musculoskeletal System, Head & Neck, and General Physiology. You decide what gets asked. 7 leagues β from beginner to master: Collect trophies through victories and climb through 7 leagues: Beginner, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Sapphire, and Master. The higher your league, the more each win counts β and the more you risk with each loss. At the end of the month, everything resets so everyone gets a fresh start. Know your strengths and weaknesses: Your personal stats dashboard shows you exactly where you stand: win rate, accuracy, points per round, and a breakdown by subject area. You'll instantly see whether you need to brush up on Biochemistry or whether you're already at master level in Anatomy. Play with friends: Find your fellow students using the search function, send friend requests, and challenge them directly to a duel. The live leaderboard shows you who's ahead at your university, in your program, or in your semester. Live leaderboard: The leaderboard shows the Top 100 β filterable by league, university, program, and semester. Find out exactly where you rank. All features at a glance: Over 3,400 medical questions from 11 subject areas Real-time duels against random opponents or friends 9 rounds of 3 questions per game, 20 seconds per question 7 leagues with monthly reset Personal stats dashboard with subject-area analysis Friend system with search, requests, and challenges Live leaderboard filterable by university, program, and semester Push notifications when it's your turn Completely free, no ads MedDuell β Test your knowledge. Challenge your peers. Become a master.
RecallRun
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Study flashcards on the run β and medicine like in hospital: emergencies, blood gas, lab report, ECG, monitor alarm and heart sounds. In RecallRun you run through a colourful world and answer your cards on the way: pick the right lane, jump through the right gate, flip the right switch. NEW: EMERGENCY MODE β A PATIENT ARRIVES, YOU DECIDE 100 emergency department cases: examine freely, order ECG, blood gas, labs, X-ray and CT, interpret the findings and treat. Study without time pressure or play in real time, where the patient deteriorates without treatment. Wrong actions have consequences β a shock at the wrong moment triggers ventricular fibrillation. The case review explains the solution. 5 demo cases and an emergency of the day are free. NEW: LIQUID GLASS LOOK WITH DAY AND NIGHT The whole app in a new glass look β light by day, dark at night. MEDICAL MODES β LEARN LIKE ON THE WARD β’ Blood gas lab: primary disorder, compensation, anion gap, Aβa gradient β’ Lab report: blood count, chemistry, coagulation and cells under the microscope β’ ECG trainer: read 12-lead ECGs β from rhythm to diagnosis β’ Monitor alarm: recognise the rhythm and act correctly β’ Heart sounds: hold your iPhone like a stethoscope, 3D heart, patient cases and a library of 26 sounds With a case of the day, ranks and a worked solution for every answer. DRUG TABLE β PHARMACOLOGY AS A GAME "General Pharmacology": learn drugs at a 3D medication cart β with a profile of action, use and side effects. 10 topics, each with a free demo. LEARN WITH A SYSTEM Every card comes back right when you are about to forget it. Study in the Runner or calmly in focus mode, with images and read-aloud. YOUR CARDS Write your own cards or import them: Anki packages (.apkg) with images, tables (CSV) or text. Plus sample decks and card sets in the shop (English, Spanish, Europe quiz). YOUR HOME GROWS WITH YOU Every card earns XP β your island grows in 20 stages from a tent to a fortress of knowledge. Unlock characters and decorations with coins and gems. Streaks, achievements, statistics and Game Center leaderboards keep you going. YOUR DATA BELONGS TO YOU No account: your cards and progress stay on your iPhone. Anonymous usage statistics only if you agree. FREE TO LEARN β UNLIMITED MEDICINE WITH A SUBSCRIPTION RecallRun is free and supported by ads. The Runner, your own cards and import stay free. In the medical modes you play the case of the day plus 5 more cases per mode for free every day; optional videos unlock more. With the "RecallRun Medicine" subscription you get unlimited cases in all medical modes, all 100 emergency cases, all 10 pharmacology topics, the full heart sound library and no ads: β¬5.99 per month, β¬24.99 per semester (6 months) or β¬39.99 per year, semester and year with a 3-day free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple account settings. The emergency case pack is also available as a one-time purchase; "Ad-free", gems and card sets remain optional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://recallrun.eray1960.chatgpt.site/en/privacy Note: The medical modes and pharmacology content are for study purposes only. All cases and values are fictional or simplified. They are not medical advice and not a medical device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RecallRun at daily against MedDuell's every 2 weeks. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. MedDuell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RecallRun sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MedDuell ships an update every 2 weeks, RecallRun daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MedDuell | RecallRun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily β better |
| Ads | β | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | β | iPhone β better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 306 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marces Jonuscheit | ERAYCAN ERBEN |
In-app purchases
MedDuell
- MedDuellTrainer$0.991 Month
- MedduellTrainer$4.991 Year
RecallRun
- Medicine Β· 1 month$4.991 Month
- Medicine Β· Semester (6 mo.)3 Days trial$22.996 Months
- Medicine Β· 1 year3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Antibacterial drugs$2.99
- Antivirals & antifungals$2.99
- Psychotropic drugs$2.99
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- Analgesics & autacoids$2.99
- Cardiovascular drugs$2.99
- Hypnotics & antiepileptics$2.99
- Hormones & vitamins$2.99
- Blood, lungs & digestion$2.99
- Anticancer drugs$2.99
- Emergency case pack$12.99
- General Pharmacology$12.99









