Comparison

OSCE vs PLAB 1 Prep

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

Head to head
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

About

PLAB 1 Prep

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PLAB 1 Prep is an offline-first study app for GMC PLAB Part 1. Purchase required (subscription or lifetime) via Apple In-App Purchase — there is no free tier. Practice 2,000+ original single-best-answer clinical questions across medicine, surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics, psychiatry, ethics, and applied UK clinical knowledge. Timed mocks match the public PLAB Part 1 format: 180 SBA questions in 3 hours with five options. FEATURES • Timed 180 SBA / 3-hour mock exams • Quick practice and practice-by-specialty • Detailed rationales (why correct + why each distractor is wrong) • Spaced-repetition review for missed items • Bookmarks and incorrect-answer review • Progress dashboard: readiness %, specialty mastery, streak, countdown • Onboarding study plan: exam date, goal, daily target, reminders • Exam Info with public GMC format notes and citations • Offline-first — study anywhere SUBSCRIPTION & LIFETIME • Monthly Ā· Yearly Ā· Lifetime unlock (USD reference prices: $9.99 / $34.99 / $59.99; App Store localizes currency) • Payment charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends • Manage or cancel in App Store account settings • Restore Purchases available on the paywall and in Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/plab-1-prep-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/plab-1-prep-legal/support.html Disclaimer: PLAB 1 Prep is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the General Medical Council. PLAB and GMC are trademarks of the General Medical Council. All practice questions are original. Educational use only — not medical advice.

Screenshots

OSCE4 screens
PLAB 1 Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OSCE at 15.1 against PLAB 1 Prep's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. OSCE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and PLAB 1 Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
OSCE versus PLAB 1 Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSCEPLAB 1 Prep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTarcisio MatinhureMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OSCE

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

PLAB 1 Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99

Questions

Is OSCE free?
OSCE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLAB 1 Prep free?
PLAB 1 Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OSCE or PLAB 1 Prep have ads?
Neither OSCE nor PLAB 1 Prep shows ads.

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