Apexbeat vs Cortex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Apexbeat
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Empowering Medical Students Across the World. Replace rote learning with interactive tools aligned with Modular-based curriculum. Information About Auto-Renewable Subscriptions: โข Privacy Policy: [Insert your privacy policy URL here: https://apexbeat.ai/privacy โข Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cortex
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Cortex turns medical learning into a daily habit. Step into the role of the only doctor on duty and solve realistic clinical cases โ read the presentation, work through the patient, and sharpen the diagnostic instincts that exams and the wards demand. Every day brings a fresh case. Build a streak, earn XP, climb the leagues, and watch your skills grow from medical student to expert clinician. WHAT YOU GET - Daily Clinical Cases โ a new patient mystery every single day to keep you sharp - Master Every Specialty โ train across cardiology, hematology, nephrology, infectious disease, rheumatology, vascular medicine, and more - Compete & Climb โ rise through Bronze, Silver and beyond in weekly leagues - Streaks & Rewards โ keep your diagnostic flame alive, earn coins, and use Streak Freezes to protect your momentum - Level Up โ earn XP, unlock specialty trophies, and track your journey from student to master - Practice Anytime โ a permanent library of cases to browse and solve on your schedule WHO IT'S FOR Medical students, interns, residents, and doctors who want a fast, fun, and genuinely challenging way to revise clinical reasoning โ whether you're prepping for exams or keeping your edge between shifts. WHY CORTEX No dry question banks. No clutter. Just beautifully simple cases, real progression, and the daily push to think like a doctor. Note: Cortex is a learning and revision tool for medical education and entertainment. It is not a medical device and is not intended for real-world diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision-making. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cortexcases.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cortex at weekly against Apexbeat's monthly. Cortex also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Apexbeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Cortex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Apexbeat ships an update monthly, Cortex weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apexbeat | Cortex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | iSoft UK | Rudrakshi Patel |
In-app purchases
Apexbeat
- Apexbeat Lite$19.991 Month
- Apexbeat Pro$29.991 Month
Cortex
- Cortex Monthly Subscription$11.991 Month
- Cortex Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year





