USMLE Ed vs USMLE Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USMLE Ed
This app offers a comprehensive study tool for USMLE Step 1 preparation. It features an extensive question bank, realistic exam simulations, and detailed performance analytics to help students track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Extensive QBank with 4,000+ questions
- Realistic exam simulations with timers
- Self-test mode with simulated scores
- Regularly updated exam forms
- Smart notes system with highlighting
- In-depth performance analytics
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Prepare Smarter for USMLE Step 1 with USMLEed Your all-in-one study companion built to simulate the real exam and boost your learning efficiency. Key Features: Extensive QBank Access over 4,000 USMLE-style questions covering all major systems and topics. Realistic Exam Simulations Take full-length practice exams with timers (up to 8 hours), closely mimicking the actual Step 1 testing experience. Self-Test Mode Customize practice exams based on your study progress and get a simulated 3-digit score, even before completing the full syllabus. USMLE Form Tests Practice with 7 regularly updated exam forms to evaluate your readiness during your revision phase. Smart Notes System Highlight important content and auto-generate organized notes, downloadable by topic or subject for easy offline review. In-Depth Performance Analytics Monitor your strengths and weaknesses with detailed analytics to improve your study strategy over time. Join 1,000+ students already using USMLEed to prepare confidently and effectively. Start your USMLE Step 1 journey with USMLEed today!
USMLE Plus
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USMLE+ is your all-in-one prep app for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK — questions, full-length simulations, video lectures, self-assessments, notes, and analytics in one place, one subscription. Everything you need to study, test yourself, and know when you're ready. QBANK — 4,000+ EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS Practice across every system and subject with detailed explanations. Filter by what you haven't used, questions you got wrong, or ones you've marked — so every session targets your weak spots. BUILD THE EXACT TEST YOU NEED Create a custom test in seconds. Choose Learning mode, where the explanation opens after every answer, or Timed mode that mirrors real exam conditions at 90 seconds per question. Pick your subjects, pull from unused, incorrect, or marked questions, and set your length. NBME-STYLE SELF-ASSESSMENTS Take full-length, timed form tests that simulate the real exam — up to 8 hours across multiple blocks. Get a pass probability, a projected 3-digit score, and a readiness trend that updates with every form you complete, so you can see your progress toward exam day. VIDEO LECTURES Watch focused lectures covering the full curriculum, sequenced in high-yield order. Pick up right where you left off with Continue Watching, and reinforce each topic with questions. SMART NOTES Highlight as you study and turn missed questions into organized, saved notes. Review them by subject or system, and export a clean, ordered PDF for offline revision. PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS Track accuracy, timing, and mastery across every system and subject. See exactly where your points come from and where to focus next — no guesswork. WHY USMLE+ • Step 1 and Step 2 CK in a single app • 4,000+ questions with clear explanations • Realistic full-length exam simulations • A projected 3-digit score you can trust • Lectures, Qbank, self-assessments, and notes that work together • One subscription — no juggling four different tools Start studying smarter and walk into exam day knowing you're ready. USMLE® is a registered trademark of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these organizations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: USMLE Ed at every 2 weeks against USMLE Plus's every 6 weeks. 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. USMLE Ed sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and USMLE Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
USMLE Ed ships an update every 2 weeks, USMLE Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USMLE Ed | USMLE Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NEXTSTEPS CAREERS CORPORATION | USA Qbank Corp |
In-app purchases
USMLE Ed
- Form 4$40.00
- Form 2$60.00
- Form 3$60.00
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- Form 1$60.00
- 1 Week$150.00
- 1 Month$300.00
- 3 Months$400.00
- 6 Months$450.00
- 12 Months$500.00
- 18 Months$549.99
USMLE Plus
- USMLE Step 1$1000.00
- USMLE Step 2CK$1000.00









