Comparison

RehearseMD vs OSCE

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

Head to head
About

RehearseMD

Practice clinical skills for exams by speaking with realistic virtual patients. Receive instant feedback and transcripts to identify areas for improvement in history taking and communication.

Highlights
  • Voice-first clinical station practice
  • Realistic patient interactions
  • Instant scoring and feedback
  • Transcript generation
  • Case library across specialties
  • Fast sessions for busy schedules
Features
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Practice medicine. Out loud. RehearseMD is a voice-first clinical skills trainer for students preparing for OSCE-style exams. Instead of reading checklists or practicing silently, you run realistic stations by speaking - then get structured feedback instantly. How it works 1. Choose a case 2. Talk to a realistic patient (like a standardized patient) 3. Get a transcript + examiner-style scoring in minutes 4. See what you missed and what to improve next What you get - Voice-first stations that train real exam performance (not just knowledge) - Instant scoring & feedback with clear strengths and misses - Case library across common presentations and specialties - Fast sessions designed for busy schedules and last-minute prep Great for - OSCE / clinical skills stations - History taking and communication practice - Counseling-style stations and difficult conversations - Building fluency under time pressure Built for learners across healthcare Medical students (MD/DO), PA students, NP students, and nursing students. Start practicing free with RehearseMD. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.rehearsemd.com/privacy

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 • STATION LIBRARY Browse a growing library of OSCE stations organised by specialty. Use structured checklists to guide your practice and self-review. • OSCE TIMER Use configurable station timers with clear visual displays, voice alerts and custom presets for different practice formats. • POMODORO FOCUS Break revision into focused study intervals with built-in Pomodoro sessions and optional notifications. • SOLO PRACTICE Practise at your own pace, review each station checklist and record your progress over time. • 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. • 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

RehearseMD4 screens
OSCE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OSCE at 15.1 against RehearseMD's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RehearseMD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OSCE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RehearseMD ships an update every 2 weeks, OSCE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RehearseMD versus OSCE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRehearseMDOSCE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB48 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHOODIE LLCTarcisio Matinhure

In-app purchases

4 purchases

RehearseMD

Subscriptions4
  • RehearseMD Pro$4.991 Month
  • RehearseMD Elite Monthly$24.991 Month
  • RehearseMD Pro Annual$39.991 Year
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  • RehearseMD Elite Annual$249.991 Year
2 purchases

OSCE

Subscriptions1
  • OSCE Timer Premium — Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • OSCE Timer Premium$9.99

Questions

Is RehearseMD free?
RehearseMD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OSCE free?
OSCE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RehearseMD or OSCE have ads?
Neither RehearseMD nor OSCE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RehearseMD or OSCE?
RehearseMD ships an update every 2 weeks, and OSCE every 8 days. Most recently, RehearseMD was updated on October 7, 2026 and OSCE on October 2, 2026.

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