Can I upgrade to a different package at any time?

You can always upgrade to Firecracker’s Full Product - either Firecracker MD or Firecracker DO. If you want to upgrade, or to transition between other packages, drop us a line at chat@firecracker.me and we will help arrange it for you.

Is each package available on the mobile app?

All packages are available on mobile except for the Dedicated Test Prep plan. Dedicated Test Prep helps familiarize you with official testing practices, which would not take place on mobile.

Does Firecracker really work?

An engaged Firecracker user with the Full Product can raise their board score by an average of 15 points. Check out details in our white paper here.

Where does Firecracker’s content come from?

Our content is original, developed and vetted by our all-star team of MDs and med students. We update our content regularly, based on new data and user feedback, so that our information is always current.

Will I receive all future updates?

Users with the Full Product will receive every future update. Other users will only receive package-specific updates.

Will the referral program work with any package?

Yes! Right now all members can earn 25% of the subscription value of any new users they refer. You can find details about the referral program inside your Firecracker dashboard, just look for the heart.

Do you work with schools to map your content to our curriculum?

Yes, we work with students to pair individual courses and with institutions to pair whole curricula. Only Full Product users can access course-aligned programs.

What is the Firecracker’s refund policy?

We provide full refunds only within the first 7 days of purchase. We recommend starting out with a Firecracker 7-Day Free Trial (available for any of our products).

Can you help me learn to use Firecracker?

Definitely. Here is a full suite of YouTube Training Videos. We also offer demonstrations for medical school classes - contact us for more information. For specific product questions, reach out using the chat feature on the lower right-hand-corner of your Firecracker window.

How does Firecracker compare to other board-preparation services?

Firecracker has broad offerings for every year of medical school, so it is tough to make a direct comparison. For Step 1 prep specifically, check out our competitor analysis page here for more information.

Can I get a discount?

Through February 12th we're having a pretty massive sale on Firecracker MD and Firecracker DO, 1 year for $150. If you want to learn more about referrals and school-group discounts, check out this page.

Which package is right for me?

Full Product: anyone interested in full content and functionality, now and in the future.

High Yield: students preparing for specific board exams who need to accelerate their learning.

Clerkship: students in their clerkship who are preparing for their shelf exams.