Comparison

WOC2024 vs Path to Practice

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

Head to head
About

WOC2024

Features
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Join us in person for the 39th World Ophthalmology Congress® (WOC2024®) taking place in Vancouver, Canada from August 16th to 19th 2024. Organized by the International Council of Ophthalmology, WOC2024® once again brings together the world ophthalmology community and those who work with them for a uniquely immersive learning experience designed to shape the future of sight. Benefit from the WOC2024® scientific program comprising all eye care subspecialties to stay up to date with the latest research and trends in ophthalmology. App features include: -​Interactive maps containing session rooms and exhibitor booths -​View sessions in a graphical calendar or in list format -​Search for sessions, presentations, persons, abstracts and exhibitions -​Manage your favorite sessions -​Content is available offline (no internet connection required) -​Contact app users via push notifications or rich-text messages

About

Path to Practice

Features
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Path to Practice is the free companion for internationally trained physicians on the road to Canadian licensure. MCQ OF THE DAY — a reviewed question bank with explained answers, built for the MCCQE style. DEADLINE RADAR — exam windows, PER and PRA deadlines, CaRMS milestones, and Royal College exam dates, verified at the source and updated continuously. Add any date to your calendar in one tap. EXPLORE — the licensure routes explained province by province, a plain-language PER vs PRA guide for specialists, and the Specialty Training Requirements for 28 specialties with the application checklist and worksheets. WORKS OFFLINE — the question bank and requirements are on your phone; dates refresh whenever you're online. Built by Dr. Filipe Santos, author of the Path to Practice book series.

Screenshots

WOC20243 screens
Path to Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WOC2024 at weekly against Path to Practice's every 3 weeks. WOC2024 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WOC2024 ships an update weekly, Path to Practice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WOC2024 versus Path to Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOC2024Path to Practice
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMCI AmsterdamFilipe Nadir Caparica Santos

In-app purchases

None

WOC2024

No in-app purchases

None

Path to Practice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WOC2024 free?
WOC2024 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Path to Practice free?
Path to Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WOC2024 or Path to Practice have ads?
Neither WOC2024 nor Path to Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WOC2024 or Path to Practice?
WOC2024 ships an update weekly, and Path to Practice every 3 weeks. Most recently, WOC2024 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Path to Practice on November 6, 2026.

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