UCAT vs UCAT Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UCAT
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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: • Timed UCAT-style practice tests • Numeracy drills including arithmetic, percentages, ratios, number operations, and data interpretation • Verbal Reasoning practice with true, false, and can't tell questions • Abstract Reasoning pattern recognition tasks • Instant scoring after each test • Review incorrect answers with screenshots and correct solutions • Simple, distraction-free interface built for repeat practice Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
UCAT Prep
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UCAT Prep is a complete UK medicine admissions study app for the University Clinical Aptitude Test. Purchase required (subscription or lifetime) via Apple In-App Purchase — there is no free tier. Train Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement with 2,000+ original practice questions. Abstract Reasoning was removed from UCAT in 2025 — this app matches the current four-subtest format. FEATURES • Timed subtest simulations matching official UCAT timing (VR 22 min, DM 37 min, QR 26 min, SJT 26 min) • Full UCAT simulation across all four subtests • Quick practice, custom quizzes and practice-by-subtest • Detailed rationales for every question • Spaced-repetition review for missed items • Bookmarks and incorrect-answer review • Progress dashboard: readiness %, mastery, streak, countdown • Onboarding study plan: test date, goal, daily target, reminders • Exam Info with current format notes • Offline-first — study anywhere SUBSCRIPTION & LIFETIME • Monthly · Yearly (includes 3-day free trial where available) · Lifetime unlock • Payment charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends • Manage or cancel in App Store account settings • Restore Purchases available on the paywall and in Settings Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/ucat-prep-legal/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/ucat-prep-legal/support.html Disclaimer: UCAT Prep is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the UCAT Consortium. UCAT® is a trademark of the UCAT Consortium. All practice questions are original.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UCAT at 15.6 against UCAT Prep's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. UCAT sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and UCAT Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | UCAT | UCAT Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | George Lee | MD Shahariar Nazim Joy |
In-app purchases
UCAT
- Weekly subscription$2.997 Days
UCAT Prep
- Monthly$6.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$39.99








