Comparison

MN Urolith vs KSVDL

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

Head to head
About

MN Urolith

This app provides veterinarians with instant access to urolith analysis reports and science-backed treatment recommendations. It allows for convenient viewing of submission status and retrieval of results, aiding in patient care and prevention strategies.

Highlights
  • View urolith submission status
  • Retrieve completed analysis reports
  • Access science-supported treatment recommendations
  • Send PDF reports to electronic records
  • Concise and detailed recommendation versions
Features
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The Minnesota Urolith Center, in partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, provides complementary urolith analysis and science supported treatment recommendations to veterinarians worldwide. For more than 30 years, this diagnostic service has been offered without cost to veterinary hospitals through a longstanding partnership between Hill’s Pet Nutrition and The Minnesota Urolith Center at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. Largely with the support of an annual educational grant from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and voluntary contributions by pet owners and veterinarians worldwide, we provide a valuable benefit directly to practitioners: quantitative analysis of patients’ uroliths. The application is exclusively for veterinarians and veterinary support staff. It requires an existing account on the main system at www.urolithcenter.org. Use the same email and password to access the iPhone application, enabling convenient viewing of the status of recent submissions. One click allows easy retrieval of reports and recommendations wherever you may be—in the clinic or on the go. Use the main system to enter patient information prior to submitting a urolith. Then use the App to: 1. View the status: - Patient information Entered and sample in transit - Sample received and analysis underway - Analysis Completed 2. Retrieve completed results: send the pdf to your electronic record system, or directly to the pet owner! 3. View Recommendations your way: either a concise version that helps you plan prevention strategies or a detailed version which explainins the science behind the prevention strategy The Minnesota Urolith Center and Hill’s Pet Nutrition—Urolith Answers at your fingertips.

About

KSVDL

Features
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Track your samples from accessioning through final test results at the Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostics Lab. Designate how you receive push notifications as samples are accessioned into the lab, when individual test results become available, and when accession results are finalized. View and share results in PDF format. Browse or search all available tests offered through the KSVDL. Review estimated turnaround times, sample collection instructions, shipping guidelines, prices, and much more. Access KSVDL's growing library of instructional videos on collecting samples, shipping, and other topics. Users must log in with their KSVDL VetView Portal account to view accession status and enable push notifications to receive updates on their submitted samples. Overview of Features: - View the current status of your accessions. - Request additional tests while accessions are in working status. - Browse and search available tests. - View KSVDL instructional videos on sample collection and submission. - Receive notifications when your samples are accessioned at the lab. - Receive notifications as individual test results become available. - Receive notifications when test results are finalized. - View, download, and share PDF reports of results on all previous accessions.

Screenshots

MN Urolith4 screens
KSVDL4 screens

Verdict

The call

MN Urolith and KSVDL are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MN Urolith ships an update every 8 months, KSVDL every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MN Urolith versus KSVDL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMN UrolithKSVDL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHATTER CREEK CONSULTING AND DEVELOPMENT, LLCK-State Diagnostic and Analytical Services, Inc

In-app purchases

None

MN Urolith

No in-app purchases

None

KSVDL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MN Urolith free?
MN Urolith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KSVDL free?
KSVDL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MN Urolith or KSVDL have ads?
Neither MN Urolith nor KSVDL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MN Urolith or KSVDL?
MN Urolith ships an update every 8 months, and KSVDL every 5 months. Most recently, MN Urolith was updated on October 21, 2026 and KSVDL on October 30, 2026.

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