Comparison

Histology vs Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Histology

This study aid offers self-testing with micrographs of basic human body tissues. It covers cell biology, epithelia, glands, connective tissue, muscle, and the peripheral nervous system.

Highlights
  • Micrograph self-testing
  • Six sets of basic tissue coverage
  • Cell Biology for Histologists
  • Epithelia and Glands
  • Connective Tissue and Muscle
  • Peripheral Nervous System
Features
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The BT Histology SecondLook™ application is a study aid that provides a series of micrographs for users to self-test their level of knowledge and ability to recognize histological structures. It contains six sets covering the basic tissues of the human body, including Cell Biology for the Histologist, Epithelia, Glands, Connective Tissue, Muscle, and the Peripheral Nervous System.

About

Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots

Master human anatomy with high-resolution images and audio pronunciations. This app offers interactive quizzes and detailed "hot spots" to test your knowledge. Unlock the full content through an in-app purchase to access hundreds of flashcards for comprehensive study.

Highlights
  • Audio pronunciation of anatomical terms
  • High-resolution images with zoom
  • Interactive quiz modes
  • "Hot Spots" for detailed study
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Offline access to content
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content. *** HOT SPOTS with Audio Pronunciation *** Master human anatomy Anytime-Anywhere (No network connection required) at your own pace. Download the FREE app, that includes 8 flash Cards with beautiful high resolution images that can be pinch-zoomed for further clarity. (In-App purchase required to unlock the full set of 391 cards). Explore these unique features: * Study crystal clear images with "Hot Spots" * Several ways to Quiz yourself with reorder type questions * Stats show details on areas mastered * Bookmarked cards for feature review The app is based on the Gray's Anatomy for Students Flash Cards - brilliantly illustrated, full-color anatomic illustrations allow users to test themselves on key anatomic structures and relationships. Separate groups of illustrations are devoted to anatomy and imaging - back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis/perineum, upper limb, lower limb, head and neck, surface anatomy, systemic anatomy. Phenomenal artwork found in the 3rd edition of Gray's Anatomy for Students, this set of 350 flashcards is the perfect review companion to help you test your anatomical knowledge for course exams or the USMLE Step 1! It's portable, it's concise, it's simply the best way to study anatomy… in a flash! Key Features - Conveniently access all of the need-to-know anatomy information! Each card presents beautiful 4-color artwork or a radiologic image of a particular structure/area of the body, with numbered leader lines indicating anatomical structures; labels to the structures are listed by number on the reverse, in addition to relevant functions, clinical correlations, and more. - Fully grasp the practical applications of anatomy with "In the Clinic" discussions on most cards, which relate structures to corresponding clinical disorders - Carry the app wherever your studying takes you - Access a clear, visual review of key concepts with wiring diagrams that detail the innervation of nerves to organs and other body parts, as well as muscle cards covering functions and attachments. - Study efficiently while being confident in your mastery of the most important anatomical concepts! Flashcards have been thoroughly revised to reflect the updates made to the companion text, Gray's Anatomy for Students, 3rd Edition. - Understand the clinical relevance of your anatomical knowledge with brand-new clinical imaging cards added to the set. Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 1455758981 Content licensed from printed edition ISBN-13: 978-1455758982 If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000 Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author: Richard L. Drake, Wayne Vogl, and Adam W. M. Mitchell Publisher: Elsevier, Inc.

Screenshots

Histology4 screens
Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots at 4.3 against Histology's 3.7. Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). Histology's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Histology asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Histology's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Histology ships an update every 10 months, Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Histology versus Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHistologyGray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB148 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe University of MichiganSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Histology

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Histology

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots

One-time1
  • Gray's Anatomy for Students$39.99

Questions

Is Histology free?
Histology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots free?
Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Histology or Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots?
Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots is rated higher. Histology averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Histology or Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots have ads?
Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots shows ads; Histology does not.
Which is updated more often, Histology or Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots?
Histology ships an update every 10 months, and Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots every 3 months. Most recently, Histology was updated on November 10, 2026 and Gray's Anatomy Audio Hot Spots on November 6, 2026.

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