Comparison

UCAT vs MedCat

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

Head to head
About

UCAT

Features
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University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) prep. Prepare for the UCAT with focused practice across key aptitude skills. This app provides preparation for the aptitude tests you will have to undertake for entry into certain university course. This app helps you build speed and accuracy through short, timed tests covering Numeracy, Verbal Reasoning, and Abstract Reasoning. Each exercise is designed to mirror the pressure of real aptitude-style questions, helping you practise mental maths, pattern recognition, data interpretation, and logical judgement. Features: โ€ข Timed UCAT-style practice tests โ€ข Numeracy drills including arithmetic, percentages, ratios, number operations, and data interpretation โ€ข Verbal Reasoning practice with true, false, and can't tell questions โ€ข Abstract Reasoning pattern recognition tasks โ€ข Instant scoring after each test โ€ข Review incorrect answers with screenshots and correct solutions โ€ข Simple, distraction-free interface built for repeat practice Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MedCat

Features
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3,000+ QUESTIONS, ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW A huge bank of 3,000+ authentic, exam-style questions across all four UCAT sections โ€” you won't be shown the same one twice until you've worked through the rest. Build a daily streak and keep it going. PRACTICE THAT ADAPTS TO YOU As you answer, MedCat learns which topics and question types you find hardest and steers your next questions toward those weak spots, with your most recent results counting most. You spend your time where it actually moves your score. UNDERSTAND EVERY ANSWER Every question comes with a clear, worked explanation โ€” not just the right letter, but why each option is right or wrong โ€” plus an on-screen calculator for Quantitative Reasoning and authentic shared-stimulus sets, just like the real test. AN AI TUTOR ON EVERY QUESTION Stuck? Ask the built-in AI tutor to re-explain any question your way, as many times as you need โ€” like having a tutor on call for every single question. PRACTISE ANYWHERE, EVEN OFFLINE Your questions work without a connection โ€” practise on the train, between lectures or wherever you are. No signal needed to keep your streak alive. A FULL MOCK WHEN YOU WANT IT Sit a timed mock across all four sections, then review a clear per-section breakdown. PAY ONCE, OR SUBSCRIBE โ€” YOUR CHOICE Most UCAT prep apps only bill you every month, for as long as you keep prepping. MedCat lets you choose. Start free with 20 questions per subtest, then either: Buy a one-off pass that covers your exam window and simply ends. No auto-renew, no surprise charges: - 1 month โ€” ยฃ14.99 - 3 months โ€” ยฃ34.99 (most popular) - 12 months โ€” ยฃ59.99 (best value) Or subscribe monthly, every 3 months or yearly at the same prices, if you would rather spread the cost. Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel, and you can cancel any time in your Apple account settings. Most people buy a pass, sit their exam, and are done. MedCat is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any official medical board, licensing authority or examination body. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://medcat.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

UCAT4 screens
MedCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MedCat at every 2 days against UCAT's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. UCAT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and MedCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UCAT ships an update every 2 weeks, MedCat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
UCAT versus MedCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUCATMedCat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge LeeAMMAAR WARIS SULTAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UCAT

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly subscription$2.997 Days
6 purchases

MedCat

Subscriptions3
  • MedCat Pro โ€“ Monthly$14.991 Month
  • MedCat Pro โ€“ 3 Months$34.993 Months
  • MedCat Pro โ€“ Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • MedCat Pro โ€“ 1 Month Pass$14.99
  • MedCat Pro โ€“ 3 Month Pass$34.99
  • MedCat Pro โ€“ 1 Year Pass$59.99

Questions

Is UCAT free?
UCAT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MedCat free?
MedCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UCAT or MedCat have ads?
Neither UCAT nor MedCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UCAT or MedCat?
UCAT ships an update every 2 weeks, and MedCat every 2 days. Most recently, UCAT was updated on September 28, 2026 and MedCat on October 8, 2026.

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