# FP Notebook vs Pass My Physical

The clearest difference is rating: FP Notebook at 4.9 against Pass My Physical's 4.0. FP Notebook also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Pass My Physical's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FP Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pass My Physical sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FP Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FP Notebook has 3.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, Pass My Physical every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FP Notebook | Pass My Physical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-my-physical/id1215001835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Atmosphere Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334077424) | [Pass My Physical](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215001834) |

## What reviewers say

### FP Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

A comprehensive medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians, offering rapid access to over 6100 interlinked topic pages. Content is updated monthly through literature reviews and conferences, providing up-to-date information for medical professionals.

**Highlights:** Rapid access medical reference, Over 6100 interlinked topic pages, Content updated monthly, 31 specialty books, 700+ chapters, Point-of-care tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent, comprehensive medical reference
- ⚡️ Efficient, concise, and easy to use
- 🧠 Invaluable for medical students, residents, and practitioners
- 🤝 Highly recommended by users
- 🕰️ Frequently used and relied upon for years

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model frustrates some users who previously had free access
- 🐞 Occasional app freezing or crashing issues reported
- 🔍 Built-in search function could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Subscription issues or unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn continuing education credits through the app
- Improved search functionality


### Pass My Physical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-my-physical/id1215001835)

This app helps manage your DOT physical exams, eliminating delays and preparing you for your next appointment. It provides important alerts for regulation changes and keeps your medical information secure and accessible.

**Highlights:** Eliminate exam delays, Prepare for medical exams, Receive regulation change alerts, Secure medical data access, Manage medical information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anxiety Clearance Letter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diabetes Clearance Letter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generic Clearance Letter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hypertension Clearance Letter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medication & Condition | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sleep Apnea Letter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vision Needs Exam Letter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stroke (Intracerebral) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brain Bleed Clearance Letter | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FP Notebook free?

FP Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pass My Physical free?

Pass My Physical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FP Notebook or Pass My Physical?

FP Notebook is rated higher. FP Notebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Pass My Physical averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do FP Notebook or Pass My Physical have ads?

Neither FP Notebook nor Pass My Physical shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FP Notebook or Pass My Physical?

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and Pass My Physical every 6 months. Most recently, FP Notebook was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pass My Physical on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*