Uterio vs BMJ OnExamination for MRCOG Part 1 (2026)
We make Uterio, so read this as a seller's comparison with the numbers in the open. Every BMJ OnExamination figure below was read from their public website on 17 October 2026; nothing is inferred.
Short version: BMJ OnExamination suits candidates who want a BMJ-published bank with an offline mobile app and the freedom to buy exactly 1 to 12 months of access. Uterio suits candidates who want a simple fixed-period price, explanations that teach, and free syllabus guides alongside the bank.
| Uterio | BMJ OnExamination | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 2,100+ SBAs | 1,490 questions |
| Price | £25 / 1 month, £40 / 3 months, £60 / 6 months, £100 / 12 months (one-off) | £49.99 / 1 month, £79.99 / 3 months, £109.99 / 6 months, £169.99 / 12 months |
| Free trial | 14 free questions with explanations, plus a timed demo; no card needed | 10 free questions every day |
| Explanations | Full explanation and a one-line key takeaway on every question, written to dismiss each distractor | Choose questions by difficulty level and recap those you found hard; the product page does not describe explanation depth |
| Mocks and tests | Timed test sessions by subject or mixed; progress tracking by subject | Mock tests themed on recent exams, plus others curated by BMJ's editorial team of doctors |
| App | Web (mobile-friendly); native apps not yet released | Mobile app with offline access |
| Who writes it | O&G doctors who sat the exam (Dr Sophie Bracke, Dr Ali Ihsan Nergiz); content reviewed against the current syllabus | BMJ's editorial team of doctors; no named authors listed |
Competitor figures read from each vendor's public website on 17 October 2026. Prices in GBP; vendors change them, so check before buying.
Where BMJ OnExamination is stronger
- Published by BMJ; mock tests are themed on recent exams and curated by its editorial team of doctors
- Mobile app with offline access, and a daily leaderboard through Group Learning
- Flexible access: any length from 1 to 12 months, in single-month steps
Where Uterio is stronger
- Fixed-period access paid once, with no auto-renewal
- 14 free subject study guides mapped to the RCOG syllabus, with free topic-level practice questions
- Explanations that justify the answer and dismiss every distractor, not just a reference
And where it is not
- No native mobile app yet
- Smaller than MasterMRCOG by volume
- Newer than the established banks, so a shorter track record
Which should you pick?
- Choose BMJ OnExamination for: candidates who want a BMJ-published bank with an offline mobile app and the freedom to buy exactly 1 to 12 months of access.
- Choose Uterio if you want a fixed-period price with no renewal, want to learn from the explanations rather than just check answers, and plan to use the free subject guides to structure your revision.
- Either way, do the free questions on both before paying. Explanation quality is the thing you cannot judge from a feature table.
Questions people ask
Is Uterio cheaper than BMJ OnExamination?
Uterio starts at £25 for one month and tops out at £100 for twelve, paid once. BMJ OnExamination is £49.99 / 1 month, £79.99 / 3 months, £109.99 / 6 months, £169.99 / 12 months. Compare the duration you actually need: most candidates prepare for three to six months.
Does BMJ OnExamination have more questions than Uterio?
BMJ OnExamination lists 1,490 questions; Uterio has 2,100+ SBAs. Volume matters less than whether you finish the bank with time to review your errors: a 3-month plan at 25 questions a day covers about 2,000 questions once.
Should I use both Uterio and BMJ OnExamination?
If budget allows, two banks reduce the chance of gaps, but only after you have finished one properly. Start with the bank whose explanations teach you most on a free trial, finish it, then add a second for fresh questions in the final month.
Can I try Uterio first?
Yes. The free practice questions show real questions and explanations without an account, and the demo runs a timed session in the full interface.
Judge the explanations yourself
Fourteen free questions with full explanations, no account needed. Then £25 / 1 month, £40 / 3 months, £60 / 6 months, £100 / 12 months, paid once.