# UWorld Medical Exam Prep

> Medical QBank for USMLE, COMLEX, ABIM, ABFM, PANCE, PANRE & NEET-PG Prep

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.usmleworld](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.usmleworld)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.usmleworld`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** UWorld, LLC
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 503,825
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (3,363 ratings)
- **Version:** 22.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2012-03-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.usmleworld)
- **Website:** [http://www.uworld.com](http://www.uworld.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.uworld.com/privacy\_policy.aspx](http://www.uworld.com/privacy_policy.aspx)

## Description

The **UWorld Medical Prep App** is the choice of over 90% of medical students aiming to excel in their exams. It offers a comprehensive suite of study tools including a QBank with thousands of clinically-relevant, exam-like questions for Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3. Users benefit from detailed answer explanations, high-yield visuals, and customizable quizzes.

Beyond practice questions, the app provides smart flashcards for efficient review using spaced repetition, a curated Medical Library featuring peer-reviewed articles for quick and deep learning, and engaging video lessons to enhance understanding of complex topics. Users can simulate real exam scenarios with self-assessments and track their performance closely. Plus, a personalized study planner and offline sync across devices ensure effective preparation anytime, anywhere. This app is a trusted resource praised by millions of medical learners for its up-to-date content and comprehensive learning experience.

## Rankings

- #99,460 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.usmleworld.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise UWorld for its high-quality and realistic medical question bank that boosts confidence and supports exam preparation. The app includes helpful features and generally performs well on low-quality internet. However, repeatedly reported issues include frequent login and connectivity problems on Android mobile data, poor optimization compared to iOS versions, inability to take screenshots, slow and cumbersome navigation, and unhelpful customer support. Users find these issues detract from an otherwise strong learning resource, especially when using the app on Android devices outside of Wi-Fi environments.

### Pros

- High-quality, well-explained, and realistic medical questions that effectively prepare users for exams like USMLE.
- Clear, concise question formats with useful features like pausing tests and setting test parameters.
- App performs well even on low-quality internet connections and consumes less data on mobile devices.
- Motivational and empowering content that boosts user confidence in medical knowledge.
- Useful flashcard system and note features being developed to enhance learning experience.

### Cons

- Frequent login issues and server connection errors despite stable internet, especially on mobile data networks.
- Poor app compatibility and optimization on Android devices compared to iOS; lacks features like format switching and split-screen support on some Android phones.
- App does not allow screenshots, limiting sharing and note-taking capabilities, frustrating users.
- Interface and navigation issues including slow loading times, difficulty resuming tests, and poor synchronization with the website, leading to lost progress.
- Customer support is unresponsive or provides generic replies without resolving technical problems.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.usmleworld)