passNMC vs SimpleMed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
passNMC
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passNMC β Nursing & Midwifery Exam Prep passNMC gives student nurses and midwives everything they need to study efficiently, track progress, and walk into the Council exam fully prepared. What you can do with passNMC 1. Practise with an exam-mapped question bank- Thousands of multiple-choice questions mirror the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) blueprint, organised by subject and difficulty. 2. Review concise explanations- Every question includes a clear, textbook-aligned note so you understand *why* an answer is rightβnot just what is right. 3. Stay motivated with daily Quick Quizzes- Ten-minute drills fit into any schedule and keep knowledge fresh. 4. See your readiness at a glance- Interactive dashboards highlight weak areas and display a personalised Readiness Score that updates with each session. 5. Count down to exam day- A live widget keeps the exam date front-of-mind and helps you pace revision. Study anywhereβonline or offline (Coming soon) Designed for Nigerian curricula Content is written and peer-reviewed by Nigerian lecturers, preceptors, and recent Council top scorers. Drug names, nursing diagnoses, and community-health scenarios reflect local practice guidelines. How to get started 1. Create an account and choose your programme (Nursing or Midwifery). 2. Practise daily, review explanations, and watch weak topics turn green. 3. Walk into the exam confident and prepared. Subscription information The daily quizzes and weekly tournaments are free. For unlimited mock exams and advanced analytics upgrade to passNMC Pro (three monthly or five monthly; cancel anytime). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Disclaimer passNMC is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners. Ready to earn your RN or RM badge? Download passNMC and start mastering the examβone quiz at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vivid-activity-0c8.notion.site/passNMC-Privacy-Policy-21ef23607f828084b052cf0b9ace9227?source=copy_link
SimpleMed
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SimpleMed is a doctor-built revision tool, and one of the largest free resources available, all aimed at pre-clinical medicine. Cover Physiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Genetics, Public Health and a wealth of other topics, all for free. With over 20k revision questions, 350+ revision articles, and a host of other powerful resources, it's no wonder that SimpleMed is trusted by >300,000 medical and healthcare students worldwide, every single year. Once you're done with our free content, put your knowledge into practice with SimpleMed+: β’ Practice sessions - work through single-best-answer (SBA) questions at your own pace, with instant feedback and links back to the relevant notes. β’ Timed exams - simulate exam conditions with countdown timers and pacing controls. β’ OSCE preparation - structured stations and clinical scenarios. β’ Revision Coach - spaced-repetition flashcards that resurface the right material at the right time. β’ Analytics - track your score trends and category mastery to target weak areas. β’ Daily question & streaks - keep momentum with a question a day. Our free tier gives you thousands of practice questions at no cost (and all articles are entirely free). An optional premium upgrade to SimpleMed Plus unlocks our full 20k question bank and advanced training tools. Premium membership is available on our website. Whether you're an undergraduate preparing for finals, a graduate refreshing for clinical practice, or an educator looking for aligned practice material, SimpleMed helps you learn medicine - and apply it with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleMed at none against passNMC's 2. SimpleMed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, device support 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. passNMC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. SimpleMed asks for nothing beyond the download.
passNMC ships an update every 9 days, SimpleMed every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | passNMC | SimpleMed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SAFEDEALS MARKETPLACE.COM LTD | Marcus Judge |
In-app purchases
passNMC
- 3-Month Access$1.993 Months
- 6-Month Access$2.996 Months
SimpleMed
No in-app purchases









