Comparison

RxTyper vs PTCB Exam Prep

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

Head to head
About

RxTyper

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RxTyper is prescription typing practice for pharmacy technicians and students. 900+ prescriptions across 22 dosage forms, graded field by field. You read a script and enter it the way you would at the counter — medication, date, DAW, quantity, days supply, refills, the sig, and the prescriber. Then you find out exactly what you got wrong. Not just “incorrect”: which field. Useful for pharmacy technician students preparing for the PTCB (PTCE) or ExCPT exam, and for new techs before their first shift. WHAT YOU PRACTICE 900+ prescriptions across 22 dosage forms — tablets, capsules, ODT, oral suspensions, eye and ear drops, inhalers, nasal sprays, insulin pens, transdermal patches, creams, ointments, suppositories and vaginal inserts Sig codes — type the shorthand, watch it expand into the full instruction Days supply, which is a different calculation for every form: drops per mL, puffs per canister, units per pen including priming, whole bottles for suspensions, wear interval for patches Prescriber lookup, DAW, refills and date entry INCLUDING THE ONES THAT ARE WRONG Not every prescription that reaches you is correct. Some show a days supply the quantity will not cover. Some name a dosage form that the instructions contradict. Noticing that is the job, so the practice bank includes them. A BREAKDOWN, NOT JUST A SCORE Every answer is graded field by field — name, date, DAW, quantity, days supply, refills — and the instruction is broken down further into action, route, dose amount, frequency, special instructions and duration. When a sig is marked wrong you can see which part of it missed. TRACK WHAT ACTUALLY NEEDS WORK Overall accuracy, question-by-question review, and a running record of the mistakes you repeat. PRO Unlimited practice — no daily limit Targeted days supply practice: drill one kind of calculation at a time — inhalers, insulin pens, drops, liquids, patches — instead of whatever comes up A calculations breakdown showing your accuracy per category, this week against last week, and the areas responsible for most of your errors Week-over-week statistics Custom sig codes — add and edit your own Detailed instruction error tracking Without Pro you get 15 questions a day, every dosage form, and full answer breakdowns. Every prescription, prescriber name, phone number, NPI and DEA number in the app is fictional training material. RxTyper does not connect to any pharmacy system and does not handle real patient information. RxTyper Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, available monthly ($4.99) or yearly ($29.99). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rxtyper.com/privacy

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PTCB Exam Prep

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Pass the PTCB exam with confidence. Pharmacy Tech Prep is the complete study app for aspiring pharmacy technicians preparing for the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) and the CPhT credential — practice questions, drug flashcards, pharmacy math, and a full timed mock exam, all in one place. Built from the publicly available PTCE content outline and weighted exactly like the real exam, so you study the right things and know when you’re ready. WHAT’S INSIDE • 1,800+ original practice questions across all four PTCE domains — Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety & Quality Assurance, and Order Entry & Processing • Step-by-step explanations for every answer choice — learn why, not just what • 250+ drug flashcards (brand/generic, classes, indications) with Leitner spaced repetition • Pharmacy math & calculations with full worked solutions — dosing, concentrations, alligation, IV flow rates, milliequivalents, business math • Full 90-question timed Mock Exam that mirrors the real PTCE format and scaled score • Smart Mistake Bank that automatically collects every question you miss • Spaced repetition that resurfaces weak topics right before you forget • Readiness dashboard with per-domain mastery, streaks, and a forgetting-curve forecast • Learn library: sig codes & abbreviations, conversions, high-alert meds, DEA schedules, math formulas, and top brand-to-generic • Daily goals, study reminders, and an exam-day countdown • Works 100% offline — study anywhere WHETHER YOU’RE… Taking the PTCE for the first time, retaking it, or doing a final review before test day — Pharmacy Tech Prep turns the huge pharmacy technician syllabus into a clear, personalized plan. Drill by domain, build custom quizzes, and simulate exam day until you’re confident. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING (purchase required) Full access to the question bank, flashcards, pharmacy math, mock exam, and analytics requires a subscription or a one-time purchase: • Monthly — $9.99 per month • Yearly — $49.99 per year (includes a 3-day free trial for new subscribers) • Lifetime — $99.99 one-time purchase (not a subscription) Prices are shown in your local currency. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged within 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_0964296037.html DISCLAIMER Pharmacy Tech Prep is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). PTCB and PTCE are trademarks of their respective owners. All practice questions are original and were written from publicly available exam content. This app is a study aid and does not provide medical advice — see Sources & References inside the app for citations.

Screenshots

RxTyper4 screens
PTCB Exam Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

RxTyper and PTCB Exam Prep are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. RxTyper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PTCB Exam Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RxTyper versus PTCB Exam Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxTyperPTCB Exam Prep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony Chang MartinezMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RxTyper

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
3 purchases

PTCB Exam Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is RxTyper free?
RxTyper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTCB Exam Prep free?
PTCB Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RxTyper or PTCB Exam Prep have ads?
Neither RxTyper nor PTCB Exam Prep shows ads.

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