Comparison

Lecturio Medical Education vs Concise Surgery

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

Head to head
About

Lecturio Medical Education

Enhance your medical studies with video lectures, quizzes, and a comprehensive concept library. Prepare for exams like USMLE and MCAT with custom tests and study planners. Features include 3D anatomy models and offline access.

Highlights
  • Video lectures on preclinical and clinical topics
  • Integrated recall quizzes and spaced repetition
  • Medical concept library
  • Customizable exam preparation
  • 3D anatomy models
  • Offline study function
  • Bookmatcher for textbook scanning
Features
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Broaden your medical knowledge with Lecturio’s video lectures, integrated recall quizzes, enhanced medical concept library, and subject/NBME® exams! Whether you're a premedical, medical, physician associate, or nurse practitioner student, or an intern, Lecturio Medical is your all-in-one medical school study companion! Lecturio Medical is an excellent supplement for classes and clerkships, as well as for preparation for USMLE® Step 1 & 2 CK, COMLEX Level 1 & 2, and NBME® exams, MCAT, MBBS, NEET-PG, and more with video lectures integrated into a powerful question bank for active learning. Spanish and Portuguese preclinical Qbanks and auto-translations are also available. Learn medicine: Short, high-yield expert-held videos • Find answers in 6,500+ videos on all preclinical and clinical topics: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, OBGYN, surgery and more. • Learn from leading experts from world-class medical schools. • Study interactively with 3D anatomy models and integrated quiz questions and take summary notes for each lecture. • Use downloadable slides or the offline function to study on the go. Apply your medical knowledge: Advanced clinical Qbank • Configure custom tests or use pre-configured tests and self-assessments for USMLE® and NBME® exams. • Read in-depth explanations, effectively review the concepts addressed in the questions through integrated video lectures, and use the specific First Aid® page references. • Become familiar with actual test situations via an exam-simulating interface. Retain your medical expertise long term: Smart recall quizzes, an up-to-date medical concept library, and study hacks • Like flash cards, spaced repetition quizzes help you to retain medical knowledge in your long-term memory. • The integrated medical concept library summarizes medical topics from the basic science level to clinical diagnosis and treatment. • Experienced lecturers share their study tips in Lecturio webinars—you can get early access. Save time and study efficiently: Exam preparation, study planner, and Lecturio's Bookmatcher • Exam preparation: Use step-by-step study schedules to help you prepare for USMLE® Step 1 & 2 CK and NBME® shelf exams. • Study planner: Set up your own study plan based on your schedule and curriculum. • Bookmatcher: Scan any medical textbook page and get relevant videos in seconds. • Player speed: Adjust to repeat the material faster. • Offline function: Study on the go—even offline. • Curriculum: Switch between an organ systems- and subject-based curriculum. Medical school preclinical and clinical topics covered: • Aging • Anatomy • Behavioral health • Biochemistry • Embryology • Emergency medicine • Epidemiology and biostatistics • Family medicine • Histology • Immune system • Internal medicine • Medical genetics • Microbiology • Molecular and cell biology • Nutrition • Obstetrics and gynecology • OMM • Pathology • Pediatrics • Pharmacology • Physiology • Psychiatry • Surgery What our community says about us: “I am in medical school and I used Lecturio as supplementary material while studying for my pharmacology midterm. I scored the highest in my class, set the curve, and ended up with a 100%! Thank you!”—Ashley, MD student, U.S. “Short, succinct, and straight to the point. The high-yield stuff. The need to know. Saved me countless hours of mind-numbing reading, most of which I’d probably forget anyway! Love it!”—Mark, MD student, U.S. Lecturio Medical Premium includes: • 6,500+ videos • 8,500+ board style questions • 1,500+ concept pages Love Lecturio? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://lectur.io/youtubemedical Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lecturio.medical.education.videos Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lecturio_medical_videos/ Look at Lecturio on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lecturio_medical Lecturio privacy policy: http://lectur.io/dataprotection Lecturio terms of use: http://lectur.io/termsofuse

About

Concise Surgery

A case-based learning tool for surgery students and junior doctors. It simplifies complex surgical concepts with high-yield scenarios, focusing on clinical reasoning and exam preparation. Designed for rapid revision and confident performance in assessments.

Highlights
  • Concise case-based learning
  • Core general surgery topics
  • Applied clinical reasoning
  • Exam-oriented structure
  • OSCE and university exam preparation
  • Rapid revision
Features
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A concise, case-based learning resource designed to simplify surgery and strengthen clinical reasoning for examinations. This resource presents high-yield surgical cases reflecting real exam and ward scenarios. Each case integrates patient presentation, examination findings, investigations, differential diagnosis, and management planning in a structured, exam-oriented format. Emphasis is placed on applied surgical principles, common pitfalls, and decision-making tested in assessments. Content is optimized for rapid revision and confident performance in OSCEs and written examinations. Suitable for medical students and junior doctors preparing for surgical examinations and improving confidence in core surgical topics. Key Features: - Concise surgery case-based learning - Core general surgery topics and conditions - Applied clinical reasoning and management focus - Exam-oriented structure for rapid revision - Designed for OSCEs and university exams Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical training or clinical judgment. Always rely on qualified healthcare professionals for patient care decisions. For support, contact: contact@rermedapps.com Terms of Use – https://rermedapps.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy – https://rermedapps.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Lecturio Medical Education4 screens
Concise Surgery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lecturio Medical Education at 62% against Concise Surgery's 0%. Concise Surgery's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Lecturio Medical Education sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and Concise Surgery sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lecturio Medical Education versus Concise Surgery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLecturio Medical EducationConcise Surgery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB51 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLecturio GmbHRER MedApps

Customer experience

Lecturio Medical Education

All ratings4,277 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral16.8%
Negative21.1%

Concise Surgery

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Lecturio Medical Education

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes and logs users out frequently
  • Video playback issues and syncing problems
  • Subscription management and cancellation difficulties
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices
  • Incorrect or misleading information in quiz explanations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add split-screen functionality for note-taking
  • Improve video player controls and keyboard shortcuts
  • Provide more dentistry-specific content
  • Offer offline access to downloaded videos
  • Integrate with popular note-taking apps

Concise Surgery

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lecturio Medical Education

Subscriptions6
  • Medical Basic 1 month1 Month trial$39.991 Month
  • Medical Basic 3 months3 Months trial$83.993 Months
  • Medical Premium 1 month1 Month trial$109.991 Month
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  • Medical Premium 3 months3 Months trial$134.993 Months
  • Medical Basic 12 months1 Year trial$239.991 Year
  • Medical Premium 12 months1 Year trial$334.991 Year
4 purchases

Concise Surgery

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access - 50% Off$24.99
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Lecturio Medical Education free?
Lecturio Medical Education is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Concise Surgery free?
Concise Surgery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lecturio Medical Education or Concise Surgery have ads?
Lecturio Medical Education shows ads; Concise Surgery does not.

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