AAPD CE vs PDB Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AAPD CE
Access continuing education courses and presentation slides for pediatric dentistry. This app is a resource for attendees to refer back to CE hours, certifications, topics, and speakers. It's useful for studies and dental practices.
- Access continuing education courses
- View presentation slides
- Track CE hours and certifications
- Refer to specific topics and speakers
- Resource for studies and practice
Read full descriptionHide full description
****FOR AAPD ATTEDNEES ONLY**** The AAPD Continuing Education mobile application allows you to access to continuing education courses specific to pediatric dentistry. This app contains all presentation slides which you can refer back to when submitting CE hours and certifications. Refer to this app on site to see specific topics and speakers. This is a great resource to utilize in your studies or dental practices.
PDB Prep
Prepare for your Pediatric Dental Board exams with a comprehensive flashcard system. Access over 1,000 high-yield questions, detailed explanations, and clinical scenarios to build in-depth knowledge. Track your progress and master the material for test day success.
- 1,000+ high-yield questions
- 8 exam-based categories
- Detailed explanations
- Full-color images
- Clinical scenarios with radiographs
- Question sorting by knowledge level
Read full descriptionHide full description
Pass your Pediatric Dental Board qualifying written and oral exams with Pediatric Dental Boards Prep® — the study app built for today’s ABPD exam. Study smarter with 5,000+ high-yield written questions, detailed explanations, full-color images, and a complete oral board prep section — all in one app. Whether you’re just starting out or in final review, PDB Prep helps you build deep, exam-ready knowledge across every major pediatric dentistry domain. Trusted by candidates nationwide, we’re committed to helping you feel confident and prepared on test day. Download free and start studying today. Try the Growth and Development category at no cost, then subscribe for full access to everything below. Written Exam Prep 5,000+ high-yield questions based on ABPD exam content and prior board-style material Organized into 10 categories aligned with the current ABPD written exam: Prevention and Health Promotion Growth and Development Dental Caries Diagnosis, Non-restorative Caries Management and Restorative Treatment Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Oral Medicine Special Health Care Needs Behavior Guidance Oral Facial Injury, Emergency Care, Oral Surgery and Pulp Therapy Integrated Clinical Assessment Advocacy and Education Elements of Pediatric Dental Practice Detailed explanations with full-color clinical images and radiographs Clinical scenario questions with imaging where it matters most Self-assessment tools — mark questions as Know, Somewhat Know, or Don’t Know and revisit weak areas anytime Progress dashboard with visual stats and session history Resume where you left off — pick up unfinished study sessions anytime Oral Exam Prep (Premium) Full Oral tab with written and oral board preparation in one place Exam process guidance: outline, test day, case topics, scoring, and structure Strategy and advice: algorithms, trauma protocols, radiograph approach, case methodology, and more 56 pediatric dental case flashcards for oral exam practice Sources & Disclaimer All content — including explanations, clinical photos, and referenced material — is drawn from prior or current publications, articles, and journals associated with pediatric dentistry and is provided for educational purposes only. Contact us for sources and citations. Pediatric Dental Boards Prep® is NOT affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) or the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). Subscribe for Full Access Monthly: $99.99/month Quarterly: $149.99/3 months ($49.99/month) Half-Yearly: $199.99/6 months ($33.33/month) Yearly: $249.99/year ($20.83/month) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the then-current rate Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings after purchase Access to premium content ends when your subscription expires unless you resubscribe Prices shown are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Questions or feedback? Email us at pedsdentalprep@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AAPD CE at 100% against PDB Prep's 47%. AAPD CE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). PDB Prep's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PDB Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. AAPD CE asks for nothing beyond the download.
AAPD CE ships an update every 5 months, PDB Prep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AAPD CE | PDB Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (203 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 46.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 203 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry | Steven Glickman |
Customer experience
AAPD CE
PDB Prep
In-app purchases
AAPD CE
No in-app purchases
PDB Prep
- Monthly Premium$99.991 Month
- Quarterly Premium$149.993 Months
- Six Month Premium$199.996 Months
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Yearly Premium$249.991 Year








