DBT Central vs OSCELab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DBT Central
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DBT Central brings together information about DBT learning and professional development. Explore current DBT Central programmes and learning pathways at www.dbtcentral.com. Programme availability, access and delivery arrangements are described on the relevant programme page. Already learning with DBT Central? Visit learn.dbtcentral.com for your learning portal. DBT Care is described separately at dbtcare.co. Check the relevant product page for its current features and access arrangements.
OSCELab
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OSCELab is your AI-powered clinical exam prep, built by doctors and examiners. Practise with realistic, voice-driven simulated patients, sit real exam-style marksheets, and get clear, targeted feedback that tells you exactly what to revise next — from medical-school OSCEs to AMC clinicals and beyond. PRACTISE THE WAY YOU'LL BE TESTED • Voice-driven simulated patients you can actually talk to, with detailed marksheets and tips • MCQs with instant grading and explanations • Viva practice and rapid drills to sharpen reasoning and communication • Flashcards for fast, durable recall • Generate brand-new practice from your own notes or PDFs KNOW EXACTLY WHERE TO FOCUS • Personalised insights across every competency — strengths, weak spots, and coverage gaps • Competency tracking by topic, specialty, and question type, with progress over time • Smart, AI-generated study plans based on your real performance — not generic advice • Instant, exam-aligned feedback after every question, drill, and simulated patient encounter CONTENT YOU CAN TRUST • Every question and case is created and reviewed by practising doctors and examiners • Marksheets, question types, and scoring that mirror your real exam Create an account, choose your exam, and start practising in minutes. Note: This app is for educational purposes only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OSCELab at monthly against DBT Central's every 3 months. DBT Central's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). 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
Both are free to download. DBT Central sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and OSCELab sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DBT Central ships an update every 3 months, OSCELab monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DBT Central | OSCELab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Behavioural Health Pty Ltd | Raymond Ao |
In-app purchases
DBT Central
- Start Adult DBT Groups$129.00
- DBT for Adult ADHD$129.00
- Adolescent DBT Skills Groups$129.00
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- DBT for Depression & Anxiety$129.00
- DBT Level 1: Core$300.00
- DBT Adolescent Training Pathway$500.00
- DBT Adult Training Pathway$500.00
- DBT for Doctors Pathway$600.00
- DBT L2 Individual Therapy Library$600.00
- DBT Level 2 Skills Groups Pathway$600.00
OSCELab
- Medical student - MCQ Bank$40.00
- Medical student - all access$40.00
- Medical student - All access$129.00
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- GSSE$129.00
- GP Pro$129.00
