Uterio vs PassMRCOG for MRCOG Part 1 (2026)
We make Uterio, so read this as a seller's comparison with the numbers in the open. Every PassMRCOG figure below was read from their public website on 17 October 2026; nothing is inferred.
Short version: PassMRCOG suits candidates on a tight budget who want configurable timed tests, a peer-comparison histogram and illustrated revision notes, and who are happy with a smaller bank. Uterio suits candidates who want a simple fixed-period price, explanations that teach, and free syllabus guides alongside the bank.
| Uterio | PassMRCOG | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 2,100+ SBAs | 1,000+ SBAs |
| Price | £25 / 1 month, £40 / 3 months, £60 / 6 months, £100 / 12 months (one-off) | £35 / 4 months, £40 / 6 months |
| Free trial | 14 free questions with explanations, plus a timed demo; no card needed | Free demo |
| Explanations | Full explanation and a one-line key takeaway on every question, written to dismiss each distractor | Per-question explanations with illustrated revision notes and media links; a customisable textbook for your own annotations |
| Mocks and tests | Timed test sessions by subject or mixed; progress tracking by subject | Unlimited timed tests (you set the question count and time limit); daily-updated score histogram against other users |
| App | Web (mobile-friendly); native apps not yet released | Mobile-optimised progressive web app, installable on a phone or desktop; no app-store 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 | Written and proof-read by practising doctors (not named); questions written from scratch, per the site |
Competitor figures read from each vendor's public website on 17 October 2026. Prices in GBP; vendors change them, so check before buying.
Where PassMRCOG is stronger
- Lowest 6-month price of the banks compared (£40, against £60 at Uterio)
- Timed tests you configure yourself, performance tracking and a daily-updated peer-comparison histogram
- Illustrated revision notes attached to questions, mapped to the RCOG's 15 core knowledge areas, plus topic-based revision sets
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 PassMRCOG for: candidates on a tight budget who want configurable timed tests, a peer-comparison histogram and illustrated revision notes, and who are happy with a smaller bank.
- 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 PassMRCOG?
Uterio starts at £25 for one month and tops out at £100 for twelve, paid once. PassMRCOG is £35 / 4 months, £40 / 6 months. Compare the duration you actually need: most candidates prepare for three to six months.
Does PassMRCOG have more questions than Uterio?
PassMRCOG lists 1,000+ SBAs; 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 PassMRCOG?
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.