Comparison

RxShift vs PTCB Prep

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

Head to head
About

RxShift

Features
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RxShift helps turn calculation anxiety into confidence through interactive pharmacy calculation challenges. Practice ICU calculations, TPN exercises, sterile compounding scenarios, and pharmacy math missions designed for learners preparing for pharmacy licensing exams. Built for learners preparing for: • NAPLEX® (USA) • PEBC® (Canada) • OPRA™ (Australia) • GPhC (UK) • and similar pharmacy licensing exams Inside RxShift: ICU Calculations Practice critical care calculation scenarios and strengthen your problem-solving skills. TPN Lab Build TPN formulations while balancing calories, protein, fluids, electrolytes, and formulation limits. Sterile Compounding Learn sterile preparation concepts and calculation workflows through guided scenarios. Dose Detective Solve pharmacy calculation challenges and review medication-related calculations. Codes & Conversions Master pharmacy math including mg ↔ mcg, mEq, units, dosage calculations, IV calculations, and weight-based dosing. Progress System Earn XP, unlock ranks, complete missions, and track your progress over time. RxShift is built around active learning. Instead of memorizing formulas, learners practice through challenges, scenarios, and interactive calculation exercises. Whether preparing for licensing exams or strengthening pharmacy calculation skills, RxShift provides a structured and engaging way to practice essential pharmacy calculations. Learn through challenges. Build confidence. RxShift is an independent educational application designed for learning and exam preparation. It does not provide medical advice, patient-specific recommendations, clinical decision support, or healthcare services. RxShift is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by NAPLEX®, PEBC®, OPRA™, GPhC, or any examination organization.

About

PTCB Prep

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Pass the PTCE on your first attempt. Pharmacy technician exam prep with 324 exam-style practice questions, 92 flashcards and full-length mock exams built to the PTCB Content Outline. Whether you're a pharmacy technician testing for your CPhT certification or brushing up before recertification, this app gives you drill-down practice by topic, instant explanations, and progress tracking that shows exactly where you stand on exam day. WHAT'S INSIDE • Hundreds of practice questions across every exam topic • Full-length mock exams matching the official pass threshold • Flashcards mode — quick review of key concepts and terminology • Learn Mode — drill by topic with instant feedback • Review Mode — every missed question with a full explanation • Weak Questions — auto-surfaces what you keep getting wrong • Bookmarks — save tough questions to revisit • Stats dashboard — accuracy by topic, passing ratio, weak-spot count • Exam date countdown — set your target date, get reminders TOPICS COVERED • Medications & Drug Classifications • Top 200/300 Drugs — brand and generic names • Drug Interactions, Side Effects & Contraindications • Drug Storage & Stability • Federal Pharmacy Law & DEA Controlled Substances • REMS, Recalls & DSCSA • Patient Safety, LASA & High-Alert Medications • Medication Errors, Reporting & QA • Pharmacy Calculations • Sig Codes, Abbreviations & Medical Terminology • Order Entry, NDC/Lot/Expiration & Inventory HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your target PTCE date during onboarding 2. Practice by topic, or take a full-length mock exam 3. Review missed questions, retry weak topics, watch your pass rate climb BUILT FOR SERIOUS STUDY • Practice offline — question bank bundled, no internet needed • No ads. Ever. • No sign-up required to start practicing • Works on iPhone and iPad • Progress stays on your device SUBSCRIPTION This app is a subscription service. A weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription unlocks the full question bank, every mock exam, full Review Mode with detailed explanations, and complete topic coverage. Subscription auto-renews at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. PTCB®, PTCE® and CPhT® are trademarks of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. This app is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PTCB. It does not reproduce official PTCB practice materials. Support: rouikaalt@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://periwinkle-guilty-22c.notion.site/PTCB-PTCE-Practice-Test-2026-Prep-Privacy-Policy-3b14d383e47680f6aebaefccba96b327 Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RxShift4 screens
PTCB Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RxShift at none against PTCB Prep's 2. RxShift also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PTCB Prep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. RxShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RxShift versus PTCB Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxShiftPTCB Prep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAhmet BosnakZouhair Rouika

In-app purchases

None

RxShift

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PTCB Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is RxShift free?
RxShift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTCB Prep free?
PTCB Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RxShift or PTCB Prep have ads?
Neither RxShift nor PTCB Prep shows ads.

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