Comparison

Exam Clock vs OSCE

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

Head to head
About

Exam Clock

Features
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ExamClock is a simple, reliable countdown timer designed for exams, OSCEs, assessments and timed practice sessions. β€’ Set an exam length from 15 to 300 minutes β€’ Custom warning announcements (e.g. 30, 15, 10, 5 minutes remaining) β€’ Choose end-of-exam alert voice β€’ Projector-friendly exam display β€’ Dark mode support β€’ Optional maximum brightness during an exam (helpful for bright rooms) ExamClock is built to be easy to read, quick to start and clear at a glance.

About

OSCE

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OSCE Timer is a structured study aid for UK medical students preparing for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Practise independently, work through station checklists and build a consistent revision routine with tools designed for focused preparation. FEATURES β€’ STATION LIBRARY Browse a growing library of OSCE stations organised by specialty. Use structured checklists to guide your practice and self-review. β€’ OSCE TIMER Use configurable station timers with clear visual displays, voice alerts and custom presets for different practice formats. β€’ POMODORO FOCUS Break revision into focused study intervals with built-in Pomodoro sessions and optional notifications. β€’ SOLO PRACTICE Practise at your own pace, review each station checklist and record your progress over time. β€’ PRACTISE WITH A FRIEND Invite another person to join a practice session. One person can act as the examiner while the other practises as the candidate, with shared timing and session results. β€’ QUIZ PRACTICE Test your knowledge with revision questions available through the station library. OSCE Timer is an independent educational tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any university, medical school, examination board or professional body. The app is intended to support revision and does not guarantee examination results. Content is provided as a study aid and should not be treated as official examination guidance, clinical advice or a replacement for teaching, supervision or your institution's own materials. Some features may require temporary access or a Premium purchase. Payment and subscriptions are managed through the Apple App Store or Google Play. Terms of Use: https://osce-timer-uk.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://osce-timer-uk.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Exam Clock4 screens
OSCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exam Clock at none against OSCE's 2. OSCE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. OSCE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Exam Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Exam Clock versus OSCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExam ClockOSCE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael D. ThompsonTarcisio Matinhure

In-app purchases

None

Exam Clock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OSCE

Subscriptions1
  • OSCE Timer Premium β€” Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • OSCE Timer Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Exam Clock free?
Exam Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OSCE free?
OSCE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exam Clock or OSCE have ads?
Neither Exam Clock nor OSCE shows ads.

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