Licence Medical vs iatroX (2026): Focused SCE Q-Banks vs AI-Adaptive All-Exam Platform

Last reviewed: 2026-04-30 · Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler, MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP

At a Glance

Who is it for?

iatroX:UK Specialty Trainees, GPs, Medical Students, IMGs

Licence Medical:UK Specialty Registrars (SCE Candidates)

Why choose iatroX?

  • **All 12 SCE specialties** in one Boards subscription (£29/month or £99/year)
  • AI-adaptive engine targets weak areas
  • UKCA-marked, MHRA-registered Class I Medical Device
  • Covers 14+ UK exams beyond SCEs
  • Native iOS & Android apps
  • Integrated NICE/BNF clinical AI assistant

Why choose Licence Medical?

  • SCE banks for Acute Medicine, Endocrinology, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Rheumatology
  • Best-of-five format mirroring SCE style
  • Timed mini-mocks for pacing practice
  • Exam tips and common trap guidance
  • Guideline-anchored explanations

Feature Comparison

CapabilityiatroXLicence Medical
S C E Breadth**All 12 SCE specialties**5 SCE specialties (Acute Med, Endo, Oncology, Neuro, Rheum)
Question VolumeGrowing banks per specialtySmaller focused banks (e.g. Endo ~170 Qs, Oncology ~100 Qs)
Adaptive Learning**AI-adaptive — performance-based targeting**Traditional sequential Q-bank
Mobile**Native iOS & Android apps**Web-based
Pricing£29/month or £99/year (all SCEs + diplomas)Check license-medical.com for pricing

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Licence Medical offers focused SCE banks for 5 specialties with guideline-anchored explanations and exam technique tips. iatroX covers all 12 SCEs with AI-adaptive learning in one subscription. Licence Medical's banks are smaller but may complement iatroX's broader coverage.

Public information as of 30 April 2026. Trademarks belong to their owners.

Use-Cases

All-SCE Coverage

When to choose iatroX

  • **Winner.** All 12 SCEs in one subscription.

When to choose Licence Medical

  • 5 SCEs only.

Focused Single-Specialty Drill

When to choose iatroX

  • Adaptive targeting of weak topics.

When to choose Licence Medical

  • Focused banks with exam tips and trap guidance.