Plabcoach vs Medvia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Plabcoach
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PLAB Coach offers the most up-to-date courses for PLAB 1, PLAB 2, PRES 3 and also the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) exam. Our training will take you above and beyond the requirements set by the General Medical Council UK.
Medvia
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Medvia is a medical reference app for healthcare professionals and students, bringing the information you need most in daily practice into one place. PRESCRIBING SUPPORT Drug options, dose ranges and key cautions by diagnosis. More than 125 diagnoses across 4 specialties. EMERGENCY ORDERS Step-by-step protocols and order templates for common emergencies. CLINICAL SCORES CURB-65, qSOFA, NEWS2, Wells DVT and PE, CHA2DS2-VASc, HAS-BLED, GRACE, NIHSS, HEART, TIMI, PERC, ABCD2, PEWS, Glasgow Coma Scale and more. Scores are calculated on your device, no connection needed. LAB INTERPRETATION Enter values manually or photograph your report and get an interpretation against reference ranges. SYMPTOM CHECKER Possible causes based on symptoms, along with red-flag warnings to watch for. AI HEALTH ASSISTANT Ask clinical questions and get clear, plain-language answers. CALCULATORS Body mass index, calories and basal metabolic rate, daily water needs, body fat, pregnancy calendar, paediatric dosing and portion sizes. WHY MEDVIA? โข Works offline โ scores, protocols and the prescribing guide are available without a connection โข No account required, no ads โข Full English and Turkish support โข Clean, fast, distraction-free interface IMPORTANT NOTICE Medvia is intended for education and clinical decision support only. It does not diagnose, does not recommend treatment and is not a substitute for examination by a physician. The information is based on general sources and its accuracy and currency are not guaranteed. The final decision always rests with the treating clinician. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Medvia at weekly against Plabcoach's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plabcoach ships an update every 2 months, Medvia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plabcoach | Medvia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 272 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KARAMPREET SINGH ROEWAL | Affan Soysal |
In-app purchases
Plabcoach
No in-app purchases
Medvia
No in-app purchases









