Comparison

MedCat vs UCAT Prep

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

Head to head
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 — 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 — not just the right letter, but why each option is right or wrong — 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 — like having a tutor on call for every single question. PRACTISE ANYWHERE, EVEN OFFLINE Your questions work without a connection — 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 — 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 — £14.99 - 3 months — £34.99 (most popular) - 12 months — £59.99 (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

About

UCAT Prep

Features
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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.

Screenshots

MedCat4 screens
UCAT Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MedCat at 15.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MedCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MedCat versus UCAT Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedCatUCAT Prep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMMAAR WARIS SULTANMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MedCat

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

UCAT Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

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

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