Lecturio vs iatroX (2025): Video Curriculum vs Active Q-Bank

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler, MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP

At a Glance

Who is it for?

iatroX:Active Learners / Exam Prep.

Lecturio:Visual Learners / Foundation Building.

Why choose iatroX?

  • **Active Recall**: Learning by *doing* (questions), not watching.
  • **Efficiency**: Faster than watching hours of video.
  • **Adaptive**: Targeted to weaknesses.

Why choose Lecturio?

  • **Comprehensive**: Full video curriculum for all of med school.
  • **Experts**: Lectures by world-class professors.
  • **Integration**: Questions linked to video timestamps.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityiatroXLecturio
Format-Video Lectures
Pacing-Curriculum / Linear

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Lecturio is for passive learning. It is great for sitting back and having a professor explain a concept to you.

iatroX is for active learning. It is for testing yourself, identifying gaps, and forcing your brain to retrieve information. Active recall is generally proven to be more effective for exam results.

Use-Cases

Learning a Topic First Time

When to choose iatroX

    When to choose Lecturio

    • **Winner.** Watch the lecture to understand the basics.

    Revision & Exam Prep

    When to choose iatroX

      When to choose Lecturio

      • Videos are too slow for cramming.