Bates' Pocket Guide

Bates' Pocket Guide

Physical Exam & History Taking

300 ratings
22 reviews
#197 in top-grossing Medical
💪 Health & Fitness
🏥 Medical
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 30, 2013
  • May 13, 2026

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This app provides essential information for obtaining health histories and conducting physical exams. It features step-by-step techniques, updated images, and differential diagnoses for quick and accurate interpretation of findings. Ideal for students and professionals needing a fast reference.

Over 130 detailed topics
Step-by-step instructions
Updated photographs and illustrations
Two-column layout
New Algorithms for symptom approaches
Differential diagnoses
Highlighting and note-taking
Advanced search
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What's New in Bates' Pocket Guide

1.13

May 13, 2026

We’ve upgraded our purchase process. We implemented Apple’s latest payment technology to make buying and restoring purchases smoother than ever. - Instant Access: Your premium features unlock immediately after purchase. - Better Reliability: No more "Restore Purchase" errors. - Seamless Management: Easier control over your subscription status directly within the app If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

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$69.99

Bates' Pocket Guide 9th ed.

For medical, PA, pharmacy & nursing students.

Charts

Top Grossing

📊 197

Medical

The app has maintained its position at 197 recently.

Last updated on August 25, 2026.

User reviews

Good references

Reliable reference

Response from developer

We are happy to hear you're finding the Bates' Pocket Guide to be a reliable resource. Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review!

Sectional information wrong

Some topics do not correlate to the information provided. Asterixis information provides you to cranial nerve testing / neurological responses and same goes for Babinski response.. the app information needs to be updated and reviewed as it is not factual and misleading

Response from developer

Hello and thank you for your feedback. While the content within our apps comes directly from the publishers of the titles, we can forward your comments to the publishers for review and potential revision. Thank you again for sharing your concerns and your experience.

Very Helpful

It’s an amazing resource with lots of pictures to help understand the exact clinical diagnosis. I’m using it for many-many years. He will naughty

Response from developer

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with our Bates' Pocket Guide app! We appreciate your using it for many years, and we're happy to hear it's a helpful and reliable part of your work day. Thank you again!

outdated software - glitchy and not user friendly

For such a pricey app, would've hoped it could have a better design and content layout. So hard to navigate between topics.

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback and for using Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination. We’re sorry to hear the design and navigation didn’t meet your expectations. We’re always working to improve the app experience. If you’re willing, please share more details with our support team at support@unboundmedicine.com so we can better understand and address your concerns.

Money grab

You have to keep paying again and again for this app.

Response from developer

Hello Camille, The Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical examination is an edition-based product, meaning if a new edition were to be released, you would need to repurchase if you'd like - similar to a hard copy textbook. Otherwise, it is a one time purchase and does not auto-renew. If you have any further questions please reach out to our support team at support@unboundmedicine.com with your account details so we can provide further assistance.

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FAQ

What is Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking?

This app offers critical information for obtaining health histories, conducting thorough physical exams, and interpreting findings. It includes step-by-step techniques, updated images, and differential diagnoses, serving as a quick reference for students and professionals.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include over 130 detailed topics with step-by-step instructions, updated photographs and illustrations, a two-column layout optimized for mobile devices, new algorithms for symptom approaches, differential diagnoses, note-taking capabilities, and an advanced search function.

How is this app monetized?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional content or features. It also displays advertisements.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students. It is also an ideal quick-reference resource for today's healthcare professionals who need to obtain a meaningful health history and conduct a thorough physical exam.

What kind of information can I find for differential diagnoses?

The app provides differential diagnoses for common, normal, and abnormal findings encountered during a physical examination. This helps users understand potential conditions based on observed symptoms and signs.