Is Medibara or CleverOrca better for the REx-PN?

Medibara, if you want to start free and study every day on your phone. Every lesson and practice question is free, and Plus adds a mock of 90 to 150 questions in four hours from US$29 a month. CleverOrca suits you if you want a print book.

How much does CleverOrca cost for the REx-PN?

In October 2026, CleverOrca listed its Mock Exam Boost at CA$29 for 90 days, the On-Demand package at CA$219 (CA$259 regular), the VIP package at CA$249 (CA$349 regular) and its print review book at CA$129 (CA$149 regular).

How long are the two mock exams?

Medibara's exam simulation runs 90 to 150 questions in four hours and serves multiple-choice and select-all questions. CleverOrca's site describes a fixed 150-question mock with a 4-hour countdown and unlimited attempts.

Does either one guarantee a pass?

Medibara offers no guarantee. Its lessons and practice questions are free, and Plus can be cancelled at any time. CleverOrca offers a pass-or-extend guarantee: if you do not pass, it extends your access.

Can I use Medibara and CleverOrca together?

Yes. Learn each topic in Medibara's free daily lessons, and add CleverOrca's review book if you also want to read on paper.

Medibara vs CleverOrca for the REx-PN: price, mocks and format

Medibara gives you free short video lessons and REx-PN practice questions on your phone. See how it compares with CleverOrca on price, mocks and lessons.

Key points

Medibara: every lesson and practice question free. Plus from US$29 a month adds a mock of 90 to 150 questions in four hours.
Medibara teaches in short video lessons on your phone. CleverOrca does not list video lessons.
CleverOrca sells a print book and a fixed 150-question mock, from CA$29.

For most REx-PN candidates, Medibara is the better start. Its video lessons play on your phone, the practice questions are written for the REx-PN, and both are free. Plus adds a mock of 90 to 150 questions in four hours, from US$29 a month.

CleverOrca is a Canadian course with a print review book and native apps. We make Medibara. CleverOrca's facts come from cleverorcapn.ca, read in October 2026.

The short answer

Cheapest way in: Medibara. Every lesson and practice question is free, with no card.
Best for daily study on a phone: Medibara, with lessons you can finish between shifts.
Mock length: Medibara's simulation runs 90 to 150 questions. CleverOrca's mock is a fixed 150.
For a print book: CleverOrca.

Where Medibara is stronger

Every lesson and practice question is free, so you can study for weeks before you pay anything.
About 5 hours of short video lessons, each followed by questions on the same topic. CleverOrca does not list video lessons.
Ask Cappy, the tutor, explains any rationale you are unsure of from the lesson you are on.
The exam simulation runs 90 to 150 questions in four hours.
Results show each of the eight areas, and the app marks your weakest area to study next.
Three months of Plus cost US$69. CleverOrca's packages start at CA$219.

What CleverOrca offers

A 375-page print review book, sold alone or in the VIP package.
Native iOS and Android apps, and a CA$29 standalone mock.
A pass-or-extend guarantee on its On-Demand and VIP packages.

Medibara and CleverOrca side by side

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Feature	Medibara	CleverOrca
Price	Free plan. Plus costs US$29 a month, US$69 every 3 months or US$99 a year. In many countries the checkout shows a lower local price.	Mock Exam Boost CA$29 for 90 days. On-Demand CA$219 (CA$259 regular). VIP CA$249 (CA$349 regular), with the print book. Print review book alone CA$129 (CA$149 regular).
Free tier	Every lesson and practice question with rationales, plus 10 Ask Cappy answers a day. Sign-in is with Google and needs no card.	7-day free trial with no credit card, covering the Basic Care and Comfort area. A free quiz and a weekly free question.
Lessons and video	248 video lessons, one topic each, each followed by questions on that topic. Ask Cappy, the tutor, answers questions from the lesson you are on.	Digital study guides for the eight areas, quizzes, a study planner, a 375-page print book and a Top 200 Drugs booklet. VIP adds webinars. Video lessons: Not listed.
Question bank	2,500+ REx-PN questions: about 1,700 in lessons and checkpoints and about 1,300 in the mock bank. Some appear in both.	1,000+ practice questions on On-Demand. 2,000+ on VIP, plus 180-question pre- and post-assessments.
Mock exams	With Plus: an exam simulation (90 to 150 questions in 4 hours), a quick mock (30 questions in 45 minutes) and area mocks (20 questions from one area in 30 minutes).	One 150-question mock with a 4-hour countdown and unlimited attempts
Question types	Multiple choice and select all that apply, in lessons and mocks. Calculation, exhibit and graphic questions are not in the mocks yet.	The VIP page lists multiple choice, select all that apply, fill-in-the-blank and exhibit questions.
Mobile	Built for the phone browser, and you can add it to your home screen. A native app is coming.	iOS and Android apps
Guarantee	None	Pass-or-extend: access is extended if you do not pass

Medibara prices are in US dollars. CleverOrca prices are in Canadian dollars. For the real exam's length, time limit and passing standard, see the REx-PN exam guide.

Who each one is best for

Medibara fits you if:

You study in gaps between shifts or classes and want a lesson you can do on your phone.
You learn better from a video than from a long chapter.
You want to start free and pay only when you are ready for full mocks.
You want someone to explain a rationale when you get a question wrong. Ask Cappy does that.
You want a timed mock of 90 to 150 questions in four hours.

CleverOrca fits you if you want a printed book or a native app today.

Start your free daily round on Medibara. For more options, see the best REx-PN prep courses compared.

Questions about Medibara and CleverOrca

Is Medibara or CleverOrca better for the REx-PN?: Medibara, if you want to start free and study every day on your phone. Every lesson and practice question is free, and Plus adds a mock of 90 to 150 questions in four hours from US$29 a month. CleverOrca suits you if you want a print book.
How much does CleverOrca cost for the REx-PN?: In October 2026, CleverOrca listed its Mock Exam Boost at CA$29 for 90 days, the On-Demand package at CA$219 (CA$259 regular), the VIP package at CA$249 (CA$349 regular) and its print review book at CA$129 (CA$149 regular).
How long are the two mock exams?: Medibara's exam simulation runs 90 to 150 questions in four hours and serves multiple-choice and select-all questions. CleverOrca's site describes a fixed 150-question mock with a 4-hour countdown and unlimited attempts.
Does either one guarantee a pass?: Medibara offers no guarantee. Its lessons and practice questions are free, and Plus can be cancelled at any time. CleverOrca offers a pass-or-extend guarantee: if you do not pass, it extends your access.
Can I use Medibara and CleverOrca together?: Yes. Learn each topic in Medibara's free daily lessons, and add CleverOrca's review book if you also want to read on paper.