This is not a feature comparison — it is a question about how you learn.
Passmedicine: Self-directed. You log in, select topics, do questions, track progress. 4,500+ AKT questions, Knowledge Tutor spaced repetition, peer benchmarking. Approximately £35 for 4 months. You set the pace, choose the topics, and manage your own revision schedule.
Emedica Pass Guarantee: Structured. A 90-day programme with daily tasks, regular emails with reading and questions, 10 webinars, 2 full-day courses, 4,500+ questions total, 4 full mock exams, and a comprehensive curriculum checklist. Approximately £1,095. They set the pace.
The price gap is approximately 30x. The question is whether the structure justifies the premium.
When Passmedicine Is Enough
If you are a disciplined self-directed learner who completes revision systematically — if you will open Passmedicine daily, track your weak areas, schedule your own mocks, and maintain consistent effort over 3-6 months — Passmedicine at £35 is all you need for AKT knowledge revision.
When Emedica Is Worth It
If you have failed a previous AKT attempt and need to change your preparation approach. If you know yourself well enough to recognise that self-directed revision will not happen consistently. If you benefit from external accountability — daily tasks, scheduled webinars, structured progression. The pass guarantee provides a safety net (additional support if you fail following the programme).
Emedica also offers a standalone Q-bank (2,300+ questions) without the full programme — a middle ground for trainees who want Emedica's questions without the course commitment.
Where iatroX Fits
Whether self-directed or structured, iatroX's free adaptive quiz adds a daily 15-minute layer that keeps knowledge fresh without additional cost. The adaptive engine surfaces your weak areas automatically — complementing either Passmedicine's self-directed approach or Emedica's structured programme.