Geeky Medics and iatroX serve fundamentally different purposes — but many candidates use both. Understanding where each excels prevents wasted time and ensures you have the right tool for each assessment component.
2026 Updates
Geeky Medics: AI virtual patients added — interactive history-taking practice with AI-driven patient simulators. Over 1,400 OSCE station scenarios confirmed. 200+ clinical skills video guides. Geeky Medics has also mapped its content to the UKMLA content map, with organised condition and presentation pages.
iatroX: GPhC CRA bank added (new for 2026). Niche diploma banks now live: DRCOG (600+), DFSRH (850+), DGM (400+), DipIMC (700+), FFICM (700+), DTM&H (600+). Free adaptive bank for UKMLA, MRCGP AKT, and MRCP.
Updated Feature Comparison
| Feature | iatroX | Geeky Medics |
|---|---|---|
| Primary strength | Adaptive MCQ revision | OSCE/CPSA preparation |
| Adaptive MCQ engine | Yes | No (MCQ bank is secondary) |
| NICE/BNF integration | Yes (RAG-based) | No (authored content) |
| OSCE station scenarios | No (not in scope) | 1,400+ stations |
| AI virtual patients | No | Yes (new 2026) |
| Clinical skills videos | No | 200+ guides |
| UKMLA AKT preparation | Yes — free, adaptive | Yes — content mapped, but MCQ bank is not primary focus |
| UKMLA CPSA preparation | Brainstorm for clinical reasoning | Yes — strongest CPSA resource |
| Postgrad diploma MCQ banks | Yes — DRCOG, DFSRH, DGM, DipIMC, FFICM, DTM&H | No |
| GPhC CRA | Yes — paid | No |
| Mobile app | Yes (iOS + Android) | Yes (web + app) |
| MHRA-registered | Yes | No |
| Free content | Yes (core UK exams) | Yes (clinical skills guides) |
Where Each Platform Wins
Geeky Medics wins for: CPSA/OSCE preparation (1,400+ stations, AI virtual patients, clinical skills videos). This is unmatched by any other platform. If you are preparing for the UKMLA CPSA, medical school OSCE finals, or any practical clinical assessment, Geeky Medics is the stronger tool.
iatroX wins for: AKT and MCQ-based exams (UKMLA AKT, MRCGP AKT, MRCP, DRCOG, all niche diplomas, GPhC). The adaptive engine, NICE/BNF integration, and performance dashboard are designed specifically for written exam preparation. Geeky Medics' MCQ bank exists but is secondary to its OSCE content.
The Complementary Stack
Geeky Medics (OSCE/CPSA) + iatroX (AKT/adaptive MCQ) = the strongest UKMLA preparation combination. Use Geeky Medics for practical skills and communication stations. Use iatroX for the written AKT. The platforms complement rather than compete.
For postgraduate doctors past finals, iatroX takes over as the primary revision platform (AKT, diplomas, GPhC) while Geeky Medics remains useful as a clinical skills reference.