Uterio vs MasterMRCOG for MRCOG Part 1 (2026)
We make Uterio, so read this as a seller's comparison with the numbers in the open. Every MasterMRCOG figure below was read from their public website on 17 October 2026; nothing is inferred.
Short version: MasterMRCOG suits candidates with several months to prepare who want the largest bank and the most past-exam recall coverage. Uterio suits candidates who want a simple fixed-period price, explanations that teach, and free syllabus guides alongside the bank.
| Uterio | MasterMRCOG | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 2,100+ SBAs | 4,000 Part 1 SBAs (9,000 across Parts 1 and 2) |
| Price | £25 / 1 month, £40 / 3 months, £60 / 6 months, £100 / 12 months (one-off) | $40 / 1 month, $70 / 2 months, $110 / 4 months, $130 / 6 months, $200 / 12 months |
| Free trial | 14 free questions with explanations, plus a timed demo; no card needed | Free trial and demo version (registration required) |
| Explanations | Full explanation and a one-line key takeaway on every question, written to dismiss each distractor | Explanations with key points on every question; results emailed after each session |
| Mocks and tests | Timed test sessions by subject or mixed; progress tracking by subject | 20 timed mock exams of two papers each, with timers set to the exam duration; past-exam recalls from 2012–2026 inside the bank |
| App | Web (mobile-friendly); native apps not yet released | Android app; no iOS app listed |
| Who writes it | O&G doctors who sat the exam (Dr Sophie Bracke, Dr Ali Ihsan Nergiz); content reviewed against the current syllabus | MasterMRCOG team; the site says question selection was performed by "RCOG experts" and Part 3 cases are written by examiners; no named authors |
Competitor figures read from each vendor's public website on 17 October 2026. Prices in GBP; vendors change them, so check before buying.
Where MasterMRCOG is stronger
- By far the largest bank, with reconstructed recalls spanning 2012–2026
- Twenty full two-paper mocks and an exam-like interface
- Part 1 membership includes all 20 mocks and the full bank on every plan; the only difference between plans is length of access
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 MasterMRCOG for: candidates with several months to prepare who want the largest bank and the most past-exam recall coverage.
- 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 MasterMRCOG?
Uterio starts at £25 for one month and tops out at £100 for twelve, paid once. MasterMRCOG is $40 / 1 month, $70 / 2 months, $110 / 4 months, $130 / 6 months, $200 / 12 months. Compare the duration you actually need: most candidates prepare for three to six months.
Does MasterMRCOG have more questions than Uterio?
MasterMRCOG lists 4,000 Part 1 SBAs (9,000 across Parts 1 and 2); 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 MasterMRCOG?
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.