Comparison

GPhC Pharmacist Prep 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

GPhC Pharmacist Prep

Features
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GPhC Pharmacist Prep helps foundation trainee pharmacists prepare for the UK Common Registration Assessment with original Part 1 calculation and Part 2 clinical/professional practice questions. WHAT YOU GET • 2,000+ original MCQs with detailed rationales and citations to public study sources • Timed Part 1 (40 calculations / 120 min) and Part 2 (120 MCQs / 150 min) mocks • Practice by domain: Pharmacy Calculations, Clinical Therapeutics, Law & Ethics, Dispensing & Supply, Patient Safety, Clinical Decision-Making • Calculation trainer, quick practice, weak-area drills • Review incorrect answers and bookmarks • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Progress dashboard: readiness %, per-domain mastery, streak, exam countdown • Works fully offline — no ads, no analytics, no account SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED A purchase is required to use this app. Plans (USD via App Store): • Monthly Access — $9.99 • Annual Access — $34.99 • Lifetime Access — $59.99 one-time Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. DISCLAIMER GPhC is a trademark of the General Pharmaceutical Council. This independent study aid is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by the GPhC. Not medical advice. All questions are original and are not real assessment items. Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/gphc-pharmacist-prep/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/gphc-pharmacist-prep/support.html

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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

GPhC Pharmacist Prep4 screens
PTCB Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

GPhC Pharmacist Prep and PTCB Prep are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. GPhC Pharmacist Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PTCB Prep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GPhC Pharmacist Prep versus PTCB Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPhC Pharmacist PrepPTCB Prep
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMD Shahariar Nazim JoyZouhair Rouika

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GPhC Pharmacist Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Annual Access$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$59.99
2 purchases

PTCB Prep

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

Questions

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

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