Comparison

OSCE vs PLABemy

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

Head to head
About

OSCE

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OSCE Timer helps healthcare students and trainees practise timed OSCE stations and structure focused revision. FEATURES β€’ FLEXIBLE TIMER Configure your practice time, choose your preferred timer display, and use voice prompts, alerts and chimes. β€’ EXAM TIMING PRESETS Choose from built-in exam timing presets or save your own configurations. β€’ CIRCUIT PRACTICE Structure multi-station practice with configurable reading, station and feedback periods. β€’ POMODORO FOCUS Organise revision into focused study periods and breaks. β€’ PERSONAL SETTINGS Add your university and exam date, and customise your timer preferences. PAY ONCE All features are included with your App Store download. No additional in-app purchase, subscription or app account is required. Existing users receive the unlocked update without purchasing again. LOCAL STORAGE Settings and presets are saved on your device. They do not sync between devices, and deleting the app can erase locally saved data. OSCE Timer is an independent educational tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any university, medical school, examination board or professional body. The app supports revision but does not guarantee examination results. Presets are practice aids, not official examination guidance. Always check your examination provider’s current instructions. Terms of Use: https://osce-timer-uk.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://osce-timer-uk.web.app/privacy

About

PLABemy

Features
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Make your PLAB preparation a daily practice. PLABemy brings PLAB 1 study and PLAB 2 consultation practice into one app, with a separate learning experience for each exam. PLAB 1: understand the reasoning β€’ Work through clinical questions, with answer choices shuffled between sessions. β€’ Explore why a tempting answer is wrong, use a hint and try again before revealing the correct answer. β€’ Move from a question to the connected topic, or read a topic before practising its questions. β€’ Learn through focused explanations, tables, illustrations and source references. β€’ Follow an organised specialty map and see your topic progress. β€’ Practise with timed mock exams, save questions and return to areas that need more work. PLAB 2: practise the consultation β€’ Read the candidate brief and work through simulated clinical stations. β€’ Practise speaking with an AI roleplayer and responding to clinical information. β€’ Review structured feedback on your consultation and clinical approach. β€’ Follow your station journey and practise mock circuits. Keep your preparation moving Switch between PLAB 1 and PLAB 2, set your exam date and use study reminders. Your progress helps you decide what to practise next. Free content and subscriptions Download PLABemy to explore selected free content. PLAB 1 includes selected topics and questions, plus a 20-question sample mock. PLAB 1 and PLAB 2 full access are separate, auto-renewing weekly subscriptions. There is no free trial. The app displays the price and included access before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Cancelling renewal keeps access until the end of the paid period. An internet connection is required for service content, access validation and AI consultation features. PLABemy is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the General Medical Council. It does not guarantee an exam result and must not be used for patient-specific medical advice. Do not enter real patient information. Privacy: https://plabemy.veridir.com/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://plabemy.veridir.com/support.html

Screenshots

OSCE3 screens
PLABemy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PLABemy at Free against OSCE's $2.99. OSCE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, 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

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

PLABemy is free to download; OSCE costs $2.99 up front. PLABemy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. OSCE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OSCE ships an update every 9 days, PLABemy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
OSCE versus PLABemy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSCEPLABemy
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTarcisio MatinhureTevfik Asgin

In-app purchases

None

OSCE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PLABemy

Subscriptions2
  • PLAB 1 Weekly$0.997 Days
  • PLAB 2 Weekly$2.997 Days

Questions

Is OSCE free?
OSCE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLABemy free?
PLABemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OSCE or PLABemy have ads?
Neither OSCE nor PLABemy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OSCE or PLABemy?
OSCE ships an update every 9 days, and PLABemy every 8 days. Most recently, OSCE was updated on November 9, 2026 and PLABemy on November 11, 2026.

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