Comparison

Synap vs ACS MyATLS

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

Head to head
About

Synap

This app utilizes a Spaced Repetition System to deliver daily quizzes tailored to your learning needs. It helps build knowledge and memory over time by focusing on areas requiring the most practice.

Highlights
  • Spaced Repetition System
  • Daily personalized quizzes
  • On-the-go portal access
  • Knowledge and memory building
  • Focused practice
Features
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The Synap companion App allows you to access your portal on the go, helping you to learn more in less time! Our Spaced Repetition System can send you daily quizzes that focus on what you most need to practice that day, so that over time your knowledge and memory builds up. Please find our Privacy Policy at https://synap.ac/privacy-policy and our Terms of Use here: https://synap.ac/terms.

About

ACS MyATLS

This app provides licensed medical professionals with essential information and skills for treating trauma patients. It offers chapter summaries, videos, calculators, interactive algorithms, and practice quizzes to prepare for exams and stay updated.

Highlights
  • Chapter summaries
  • Educational videos
  • Calculators
  • Interactive algorithms
  • Practice quizzes
  • Flashcards
Features
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The medical care of trauma patients demands fast thinking and up-to-date resources. There is no more reliable resource for trauma information than the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The MyATLS app was developed as a component of the ACS Committee on Trauma’s Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program. ATLS has trained more than 2 million participants in close to 100,000 courses around the world. ATLS provides essential information and skills for doctors, nurses, and other trained health professionals to identify and treat life-threatening injuries in the trauma environment. The content and skills presented in this app will add to the resources of doctors and other clinicians who treat trauma patients. The MyATLS app is intended for use by licensed medical professionals. It is not intended for use by patients nor untrained individuals caring for injured patients. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) MyATLS mobile app provides users to access key elements of the ACS Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program including • Chapter summaries • Videos • Calculators • Interactive algorithms • Tables • Skill stations • Checklists • Practice quizzes • Flashcards Access ATLS information in real-time, prepare for the ATLS course exam, or keep your knowledge sharp and up-to-date using the practice quizzes and flashcards. DISCLAIMER The American College of Surgeons, its Committee on Trauma, and content contributors have taken care that the doses of drugs and recommendations for treatment contained within the MyATLS mobile app are correct and compatible with the standards generally accepted at the time of publication. However, as new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy may become necessary or appropriate. Users of the MyATLS mobile app are advised to check the most current product information provided by the manufacturer of each drug to be administered to verify the recommended dose, the method and duration of administration, and contraindications. It is the responsibility of the licensed practitioner to be informed in all aspects of patient care and determine the best treatment for each individual patient. Note that cervical collars and spinal immobilization remain the current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) standard in transporting patients with spine injury. If the collars and immobilization devices are to be removed in controlled hospital environments, this should be accomplished when the stability of the injury is assured. Cervical collars and immobilization devices have been removed in some of the photos and videos to provide clarity for specific skill demonstrations. The American College of Surgeons, its Committee on Trauma, and contributing authors disclaim any liability, loss, or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the content of this 10th edition of the ATLS Program. Link to End Users License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Synap4 screens
ACS MyATLS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synap at none against ACS MyATLS's 4. Synap also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ACS MyATLS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Synap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Synap ships an update every 6 weeks, ACS MyATLS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Synap versus ACS MyATLS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynapACS MyATLS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSynap Learning LimitedMyATLS

Customer experience

Synap

Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

ACS MyATLS

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

In-app purchases

None

Synap

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ACS MyATLS

Subscriptions4
  • ACS MyATLS monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ACS MyATLS6 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • ACS MyATLS yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • ACS MyATLS6 Months trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Synap free?
Synap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACS MyATLS free?
ACS MyATLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Synap or ACS MyATLS have ads?
Neither Synap nor ACS MyATLS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synap or ACS MyATLS?
Synap ships an update every 6 weeks, and ACS MyATLS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Synap was updated on September 21, 2026 and ACS MyATLS on September 19, 2026.

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