# Gastro Ex — Played by Gastroenterologists

> Gastrointestinal surgical simulation game for medical professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Level Ex, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gastro-ex/id1202398609 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Level Ex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081974613)
- Category: Games, Medical, Puzzle, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 1,468 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 322 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gastro-ex/id1202398609/reviews.md

## What is Gastro Ex?

Explore diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and perform surgical procedures on virtual patients with our video game for medical professionals, Gastro Ex. 

Our fully-responsive patient anatomy allows you to perform hyper-realistic GI procedures: remove polyps using snares and forceps, treat AVMs and bleeds using APC, perform biopsies, administer injections, and much more.

In Gastro Ex, you can: 

- Get scored in real time for accuracy, speed, damage, device competency, and diagnosis skills while performing endoscopic procedures in the app.

- Earn CME credits while playing this first-of-its-kind professional video game for practicing gastroenterologists.

- Earn the highest score and invite colleagues to play our realistic patient cases: Atypical Angioectasias, Surprising Sigmoidoscopy, Polyp Hunt, Lurking Lesion, and more.

- Explore the medical cases that impact millions of adults every year through cutting-edge video game visual effects.

More about Gastro Ex:

Our app provides unprecedented medical realism, enabled by the accurate simulation of human tissue dynamics, realistic scope optics, and moving fluids to recreate life-like endoscopic procedures in the GI tract. Each case is vetted by top gastroenterologists and medical experts with clinical simulation training experience from top hospitals.

Gastro Ex simulates GI tract procedures that millions of adults will have in their lifetime. According to the CDC, adults 50 years and older should get screened for colorectal cancer given the increased risk in this age group. More than 90% of colorectal cancer cases occur in people aged 50 or older, yet only 50% of adults who should have colonoscopies comply with recommended guidelines. The simulations in Gastro Ex make many of these screening procedures, polyp removals, biopsies, and more readily accessible at your fingertips for advanced training.

Find out more at www.levelex.com.

## Key features

- Virtual GI tract surgery simulation
- Realistic patient anatomy
- Real-time scoring for accuracy and speed
- Earn CME credits
- Explore various medical cases
- Cutting-edge video game visuals

## What do users think of Gastro Ex?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Realistic and user-friendly
- 👍 Great educational tool
- 👍 Extremely intuitive and fun
- 👍 Awesome for learning and practice
- 👍 Impressive graphics and animations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Login/loading issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
- 🔒 Concerns about account/security
- 👎 Difficult controls and gameplay

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Simulation camera not working
- Game getting stuck on loading
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Most requested features**

- More levels and cases
- Pediatric cases
- Updated equipment and features
- Ability to delete account
- Rotation support while charging

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gastro-ex/id1202398609/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Why did I play this as a kid

*2024-01-03*

I bought it back in 2017 after Surgeon Simulator didn’t fix the itch, low and behold 5 years later it appears in the recommended next to surgeon simulator. It’s a good educational tool but I didn’t need to know how to do this procedure as a child but in an emergency i’m pretty sure I could pull it off, that is saying nothing goes awry and it’s exactly like this app says.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2023-12-26*

Love these games so much! super realistic. i hope more games are made. played pulm ex and now gastro ex. hopefully some more!

### 1/5 — Invasive

*2023-03-08, version 1.2.1*

I installed this app and days later my Apple ID is compromised and there were multiple sign in attempts n Hong Kong. Never had any issues like this before the download. Could be coincidence, but I don’t believe in coincidences of this nature.

### 3/5 — Needs work on the controls

*2022-07-07*

This is a very realistic demo. I actually like it a lot better than the other ones. However the biggest flaw are the controls. The are VERY bad. So bad to the point that I can not recommend something like this for students or future students. It’s too much. But I guarantee that once they get those controls working better and the bugs fixed this would be awesome for practice. Hopefully they will update the game and fix the control bugs

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2022-03-07*

I really like this game, it’s extremely educational and helps students learn more in detailed. I am not becoming a surgeon or any gastro field I was able to get 3 stars on almost all of the levels. I really enjoyed learning about a field I am not in and see from the perspective of a gastroenterologist and a student. Anyone who wants to learn more about their field or just want to try this game out. I highly recommend this educational game.

### 4/5 — Amazing app but…

*2021-11-20, version 1.1.0*

This game is amazing, even if I am not a medical professional the app is still great.

But recently, ever since I updated to iOS 15 I have not been able to play.

When I go into the app, the game loads and it says “Login Complete” and it just keeps loading.

Developers, if you are reading this. Please fix this bug because this tool is amazing and it always was so fun to use.

### 3/5 — Not loading the game

*2021-11-19, version 1.1.0*

It’s a great app I’m loving it but it’s sometimes it got stuck in the login section. Not loading the game.
Might be a small glitch but hopefully they will able to fix it.

### 5/5 — Fix

*2021-10-29, version 1.1.0*

Very good but I will not load

### 2/5 — Glitch

*2021-10-19, version 1.1.0*

They won’t let me play the game. it always stays loading and won’t let me play the game.

### 1/5 — I wish I could play it

*2021-10-08, version 1.1.0*

Can’t get pass the login screen.

## Frequently asked questions about Gastro Ex

### What is Gastro Ex?

Gastro Ex is a video game designed for medical professionals, specifically gastroenterologists. It allows users to explore diseases and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract and perform hyper-realistic surgical procedures on virtual patients.

### What kind of procedures can I perform in Gastro Ex?

You can perform a variety of hyper-realistic GI procedures, including polyp removal using snares and forceps, treating AVMs and bleeds with APC, performing biopsies, and administering injections. The app simulates human tissue dynamics, scope optics, and fluid movement for an immersive experience.

### Can I earn continuing medical education (CME) credits with this app?

Yes, you can earn CME credits while playing Gastro Ex. It is designed as a professional video game for practicing gastroenterologists to enhance their skills and knowledge.

### Is Gastro Ex available on all devices?

The app is fully responsive, suggesting it is designed to work across various devices. However, specific compatibility details for operating systems or device types are not provided in the description.

### What are the benefits of using Gastro Ex for training?

Gastro Ex offers unprecedented medical realism for advanced training in GI tract procedures. It provides real-time scoring for accuracy, speed, and diagnostic skills, allowing users to practice screening procedures, polyp removals, and biopsies in a risk-free virtual environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2022-11-01

We’ve made some improvements to the game based on your feedback, including a fix to a feature that prevented some players from logging in.

Thanks for playing, and don't forget to review us in the App Store! For more information, visit www.levelex.com.

### 1.1.1 — 2021-12-23

We’ve made some improvements to the game based on your feedback, including a fix to a feature that prevented some players from logging in.

Thanks for playing, and don't forget to review us in the App Store! For more information, visit www.levelex.com.

### 1.1.0 — 2021-09-07

Have you played all of our CME levels yet? Stay up-to-date with your CME credits by completing each case.

Please share your feedback at support@level-ex.com, and don't forget to review us in the App Store. For more information, visit www.levelex.com/games/gastro-ex.

### 1.0.17 — 2021-06-07

We've made some behind-the-scenes improvements to enhance your virtual scoping experience. More updates coming soon. Share your feedback at support@level-ex.com, and don't forget to review us in the App Store. For more information, visit www.levelex.com.

### 1.0.16 — 2020-12-18

We’ve made updates to CME levels—just in time for any last minute accruals! Earn free CME before the end of the year and explore all of our cases.

Thanks for playing Gastro Ex! Share your feedback at support@level-ex.com, and don't forget to review us. For more information, visit www.levelex.com.

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