Pharmacy Tech Prep vs RxCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pharmacy Tech Prep
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PHARMACY TECH PREP: PASS YOUR PTCE AND EARN YOUR CPhT The PTCE has a 55 to 60 percent first-attempt pass rate. Candidates who fail are most often weak on sig code interpretation, days supply calculations, and federal drug regulations. These are also the most heavily tested areas on the ExCPT from NHA. SIG CODE TRANSLATOR 200 plus sig codes organized by category. Route codes: PO, SL, TOP, IV, IM, SQ, OPH, INH. Frequency codes: QD, BID, TID, QID, QHS, PRN, Q4H, Q6H, Q12H. Timing codes: AC (before meals), PC (after meals), HS (at bedtime), STAT (immediately), UD (as directed). Quantity codes: qs, ss, disp. Full sig string parser: type any complete sig such as "1 tab PO BID x 7d" and get the complete plain English translation. Quiz mode: given a plain English direction, identify the correct sig code abbreviation. DAY SUPPLY CALCULATOR Tablets and capsules: quantity divided by doses per day. Oral liquids: total mL divided by mL per dose times doses per day. Eye drops: total drops divided by drops per dose per day. Inhalers: puffs per canister divided by puffs per dose per day. Insulin: total units divided by units per day. Taper schedules: calculates total tablets across decreasing daily doses automatically. TOP 200 DRUG REFERENCE Brand and generic cross-reference, drug class, common indication, DEA schedule, look-alike and sound-alike pairs, and storage requirements for every drug on the exam. Searchable by brand name, generic, class, or indication. 1,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS MEDICATIONS (40%): Top 200 drugs by brand and generic, drug classifications, DEA Schedules I through V, Schedule II rules (no refills, written prescription only), storage requirements, look-alike and sound-alike pairs. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS (20%): DEA Form 222 for Schedule II ordering, Form 106 for theft, Form 41 for destruction. FDA NDA vs ANDA approval. HIPAA protected health information. Drug recall Classes I through III. Orange Book AB-rated generic equivalence. PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE (26%): Medication error prevention (no trailing zeros, leading decimal required, tall man lettering), high-alert medications, ISMP and MedWatch, pharmacy calculations (ratio and proportion, percent strength, alligation, days supply), USP 797 and USP 800. ORDER ENTRY AND PROCESSING (14%): Required prescription components, sig code interpretation, days supply for all dosage forms, compounding basics, beyond-use dating vs manufacturer expiration. Every question includes a detailed explanation. FREE: 5 questions per day, 30 sig codes, Top 30 drugs. No account required. PASS PROMISE: Complete all questions with 80% or higher average, hold active subscription for 3 months, still do not pass. We extend your access by 4 months at no charge. voltexam.com/pass-promise PTCB and CPhT are registered trademarks of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Not affiliated with PTCB, NHA, or Pearson VUE. Drug information is for educational exam preparation only. Privacy Policy: https://www.voltexam.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.voltexam.com/terms
RxCalc
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Pharmacy math, mastered — RxCalc is a calculations-only prep app built by a pharmacy student, for pharmacy students. No therapeutics, no law, no filler — just the math that trips people up on exam day. EIGHT CORE CALCULATION DOMAINS Dosage & weight-based dosing, renal function (Cockcroft-Gault), IV flow rates & infusions, dilution & alligation, concentration & percent strength, milliequivalents & osmolarity, TPN & nutrition, and BSA/IBW/unit conversions. EVERY ANSWER SHOWS ITS WORK Answer a question and see a full numbered, step-by-step worked solution — not just "the answer is X," but exactly how to get there, every time. UNLIMITED PRACTICE A built-in generator produces fresh, never-repeating problems in every domain, so you never run out of practice and never just memorize answers. TIMED QUIZ MODE Category-balanced quizzes at real exam pacing (about 90 seconds per question), no feedback until the score screen — just like test day. SMART REVIEW & PROGRESS Missed problems land in a review queue until you clear them. Per-domain accuracy, streaks, and a weekly activity chart keep you honest. — Pay once. No subscription, no ads, no account. — 100% offline. Your data never leaves your phone. RxCalc is an independent study tool with original problems written by the developer. NAPLEX is a registered trademark of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, which does not endorse this app.
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The clearest difference is price: Pharmacy Tech Prep at Free against RxCalc's $2.99. RxCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Pharmacy Tech Prep is free to download; RxCalc costs $2.99 up front. Pharmacy Tech Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RxCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pharmacy Tech Prep | RxCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deeun Inc. | Karan Kohli |
In-app purchases
Pharmacy Tech Prep
- Monthly Access$9.991 Month
- Pro — Lifetime Access$24.991 Year
- Pharmacy - Lifetime Pro$49.99
RxCalc
No in-app purchases
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