Anato
Anato combines USMLE question practice, study notes and lessons built around a 3D anatomy model.
What Anato is
Anato combines USMLE question practice, study notes and lessons built around a 3D anatomy model. Its question bank covers Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3 with NBME-style clinical vignettes. Users can work through questions individually or in timed blocks, consult lab values, flag questions and review explanations. Progress tracking records block scores, time, right and wrong answers, and accuracy by topic and exam step. The 3D sandbox lets learners change body systems, peel back layers, select structures, and trace nerve and blood supply; anatomy lesson cards use spaced repetition for review. Notes are arranged by exam step and subject, with key facts highlighted. Gynecology and obstetrics notes are being written first, with other subjects in progress. One account works on web, iPhone and Android, with progress syncing across devices. The free plan limits questions and lessons by energy and includes bones and muscles in the sandbox plus the first section of each notes book. Pro costs $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year, billed once a year for the annual plan. Anato says it is independent of NBME, FSMB and the USMLE programme.
Good
- Covers USMLE Steps 1, 2 CK and 3.
- Includes timed blocks and question explanations.
- 3D anatomy sandbox includes multiple body systems.
- Progress syncs across web and mobile.
Watch out
- Free questions and lessons use energy.
- Free notes include only the first section of each book.
- More notes subjects are still in progress.
Who it suits
Anato is for people preparing for USMLE exams who want question practice alongside notes and 3D anatomy lessons. It may also suit learners who want study progress to sync between web, iPhone and Android.
Verdict
Anato brings exam questions, notes and anatomy study into one service, with a free tier and paid Pro plans. Its question-bank size is not published, and the notes library is still expanding.
Plans and prices
From Anato's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Energy-paced questions and lessons · 1 energy per lesson card · 5 energy per USMLE question · bones and muscles in 3D sandbox · first section of each notes book |
| Pro monthly | $9.99 a month | Unlimited energy · every USMLE question · full notes · every 3D sandbox layer and lesson · web, iPhone, and Android · Monthly; renews until cancelled |
| Pro yearly | $59.99 a year | Unlimited energy · every USMLE question · full notes · every 3D sandbox layer and lesson · web, iPhone, and Android · Billed once a year; renews until cancelled |
The facts
Each one read from Anato's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Anatomy features
- The 3D sandbox lets users switch systems, peel back layers, select structures, and trace nerve and blood supply.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Exam coverage
- The question bank covers USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 with NBME-style clinical vignettes.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Independence
- Anato states that it is not affiliated with or endorsed by NBME, FSMB, or the USMLE programme.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy names Supabase for database and authentication, RevenueCat for subscription management, Google AdMob for advertising, and Apple for app distribution and in-app purchases.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- Anato says it does not publish a question-bank count because the bank is growing and questions are added over time.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Notes
- Notes are organized by exam step and subject, with key facts highlighted; the site says gynecology and obstetrics are being written first and more subjects are in progress.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy limits
- Anato says it does not collect contacts, photos, camera feed, microphone, precise location, health data, or biometric identifiers, and does not sell personal data to data brokers.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Anato combines a USMLE question bank, study notes, and game-style lessons on a 3D anatomy model.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- Anato tracks block scores, time, right and wrong answers, and accuracy by topic and exam step.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Question practice
- Users can study one question at a time or complete timed blocks, access lab values, flag questions, and review explanations.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says data is stored on Supabase hosted on AWS with row-level security, connections use HTTPS with TLS 1.2 or later, and Supabase hashes and salts authentication credentials.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Spaced repetition
- Anatomy lesson cards are scheduled to return using spaced repetition.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by email at [email protected]; the support page says the team will respond as soon as it can.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device sync
- One account works on the web, iPhone, and Android, and progress syncs between devices.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Hong Kongchecked 28 Sep 2026
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