Comparison

EACTS vs TSRA App

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

Head to head
About

EACTS

Access news and event information from the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. Stay updated on Academy Courses and Annual Meetings organized by EACTS.

Highlights
  • Access EACTS news
  • View event information
  • Information on Academy Courses
  • Details on Annual Meetings
  • Organized by EACTS
Features
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The mobile app for the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery where you can access all news and events (Academy Courses & Annual Meetings) organised by EACTS

About

TSRA App

This app provides cardiothoracic surgery residents with comprehensive study materials for board certification. It includes textbooks, a question bank, expert lectures, and structured courses, all accessible offline. Features like flashcards, annotation, and progress tracking enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • 6 TSRA textbooks with 600+ chapters
  • 1000+ board-style multiple-choice questions
  • 120+ expert audio lectures
  • Structured learning paths and quizzes
  • Custom flashcard creation
  • Offline access to content
  • Progress tracking and study streaks
Features
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The TSRA App is the official study app from the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association — built for cardiothoracic surgery residents preparing for board certification. Access your complete TSRA library on iPhone and iPad: TEXTBOOKS Browse all 6 TSRA textbooks with 600+ chapters covering surgical indications, operative techniques, clinical scenarios, decision algorithms, and operative dictations. Read chapters with rich formatting, annotate key passages, and bookmark content for quick review. QUESTION BANK Test your knowledge with 1000+ board-style multiple-choice questions across Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Critical Care. Get instant feedback with detailed explanations, track your accuracy by category, and revisit missed questions with smart review. PODCASTS Listen to 120+ expert audio lectures from TSRA faculty. Stream or download episodes for offline listening. Background playback lets you study during commutes, workouts, or downtime. COURSES Work through structured learning paths in General Thoracic, Critical Care, and Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Each course includes lessons, topics, and quizzes with progress tracking. STUDY TOOLS - Create custom flashcard decks for active recall - Annotate and highlight textbook chapters - Bookmark content across all sections - Sketch diagrams and notes on iPad - Set daily study goals and track streaks OFFLINE ACCESS Download chapters and podcast episodes for study without an internet connection — perfect for on-call nights and travel. PROGRESS TRACKING Monitor your accuracy, identify weak areas, track daily streaks, and see your weekly activity at a glance from the personalized dashboard. DESIGNED FOR RESIDENTS Dark mode for late-night study. Haptic feedback throughout. Syncs your progress across iPhone and iPad. Built entirely with native iOS for fast, smooth performance. TSRA membership is required to access content. Create your account or manage your membership at tsraweb.com.

Screenshots

EACTS4 screens
TSRA App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TSRA App at every 11 days against EACTS's every 2 months. EACTS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EACTS against 5.0 for TSRA App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EACTS ships an update every 2 months, TSRA App every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EACTS versus TSRA App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEACTSTSRA App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB20 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThe European Association for Cardio-Thoracic SurgerySyed Faaz Ashraf

Customer experience

EACTS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TSRA App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EACTS

No in-app purchases

None

TSRA App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EACTS free?
EACTS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TSRA App free?
TSRA App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EACTS or TSRA App?
EACTS and TSRA App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do EACTS or TSRA App have ads?
Neither EACTS nor TSRA App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EACTS or TSRA App?
EACTS ships an update every 2 months, and TSRA App every 11 days. Most recently, EACTS was updated on September 9, 2026 and TSRA App on June 20, 2026.

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