Comparison

UCAT Prep vs Ace TMUA

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

Head to head
About

UCAT Prep

Prepare for the UK medicine admissions test with over 2,000 practice questions and timed simulations. Features include detailed rationales, spaced repetition, and progress tracking. Study offline anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • 2,000+ original practice questions
  • Timed subtest simulations
  • Detailed rationales for every question
  • Spaced-repetition review
  • Progress dashboard
  • Offline-first study
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.

About

Ace TMUA

Features
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Ace TMUA is your focused study companion for the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA). Build confidence topic by topic with structured, interactive lessons that explain the maths clearly, guide you through worked examples, and check your understanding as you go. From algebra and calculus to logic, proof and probability, ACE TMUA helps you turn difficult ideas into reliable exam technique. Practise under realistic conditions with timed or untimed mock papers, then review every answer with clear explanations and topic-by-topic performance breakdowns. Your progress dashboard highlights your next lesson, tracks study time and streaks, and helps you identify areas to revisit. With Ace TMUA, you can: - Follow a guided learning pathway across key TMUA topics - Learn through explanations, worked examples and quick knowledge checks - Take realistic, timed practice papers or practise at your own pace - Flag questions, navigate freely, and resume unfinished attempts - Review answers and explanations after every paper - Track progress, daily goals, study streaks and weaker topics - Keep progress backed up and synchronised across devices with an account - Set study reminders and add a daily-progress widget to your Home Screen - Challenge yourself through ranked maths matches and connect with friends Start free with core lessons, repeatable diagnostic practice and a full mock-paper attempt. Ace TMUA Premium unlocks the complete lesson pathway and unlimited mock-paper practice through optional auto-renewable subscriptions. Ace TMUA is an independent study app and is not affiliated with the official TMUA provider. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

UCAT Prep4 screens
Ace TMUA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ace TMUA at every 2 days against UCAT Prep's every 3 months. 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. UCAT Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Ace TMUA sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UCAT Prep ships an update every 3 months, Ace TMUA every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
UCAT Prep versus Ace TMUA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUCAT PrepAce TMUA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB74 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMD Shahariar Nazim JoyFinn Elliott

In-app purchases

3 purchases

UCAT Prep

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

Ace TMUA

Subscriptions3
  • Ace TMUA Premium Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Ace TMUA Premium Season Pass$14.993 Months
  • Ace TMUA Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is UCAT Prep free?
UCAT Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ace TMUA free?
Ace TMUA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UCAT Prep or Ace TMUA have ads?
Neither UCAT Prep nor Ace TMUA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UCAT Prep or Ace TMUA?
UCAT Prep ships an update every 3 months, and Ace TMUA every 2 days. Most recently, UCAT Prep was updated on October 31, 2026 and Ace TMUA on October 29, 2026.

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