Comparison

HipScreen vs ICF Codes

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

Head to head
About

HipScreen

This educational tool aids in the early detection of hip displacement in children with cerebral palsy. Developed by medical experts, it provides guidelines and tools for interpreting X-rays to preserve function and prevent pain.

Highlights
  • Educational material on hip surveillance
  • Protocols for X-ray positioning and timing
  • Tools for measuring and interpreting X-rays
  • Guidelines from leading organizations
  • Award-winning educational resource
Features
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One in three children with cerebral palsy (CP) will develop hip displacement that can be treated more effectively with early detection. HipScreen is an educational tool developed by cerebral palsy experts Vedant Kulkarni, MD and Jon Davids, MD for implementing an early detection “hip surveillance” program that can preserve a child's function and prevent pain. This app features: - Educational material based on peer-reviewed medical literature on hip surveillance for children with CP - Protocols for obtaining appropriately positioned and properly timed x-rays to identify silent hip disorders, including full hip surveillance guidelines from the world’s leading organizations - Tools to help measure and interpret hip x-rays HipScreen has been: - Awarded the 2016 Sage Award by the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) as an outstanding educational resource - Published in peer-reviewed medical journals - Featured in international cerebral palsy meetings and hip surveillance guidelines Tutorials and more information can be found at www.hipscreen.org! Disclaimer: This app is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. Do not use the information in this app or accompanying website for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. A professional healthcare provider should be consulted for existing or suspected medical problems.

About

ICF Codes

Access the complete International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) codes offline. The free version includes basic code details, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features like full-text search and export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Offline ICF code database
  • Content in 6 languages
  • Basic code and title details
  • Full-text search (paid)
  • Exportable details (paid)
  • Hyperlinks between codes (paid)
  • Save favorite codes (paid)
Features
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ICF means International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. This classification was developed by the WHO. This app makes all official ICF codes of the WHO accessible in an offline database. No ads, no permissions required. Content available in 6 languages: English, Spanish, Russian, French, German and Chinese. Available details in the free basic version: - Code and title - Definition / coding information You can purchase the following extensions by purchasing the full version in-app: - full-text search - Display of Inklusiva - Display of Exklusiva - Details can be exported. - Hyperlinks can be used to "jump" to other codes. - Favorites can be saved locally.

Screenshots

HipScreen4 screens
ICF Codes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HipScreen at 100% against ICF Codes's 56%. HipScreen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). ICF Codes's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). 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. ICF Codes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HipScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HipScreen ships an update every 6 months, ICF Codes every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HipScreen versus ICF Codes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHipScreenICF Codes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB18 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperShriners Hospitals for ChildrenChristoph Sievers

Customer experience

HipScreen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ICF Codes

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

HipScreen

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ICF Codes

One-time1
  • Full version$3.99

Questions

Is HipScreen free?
HipScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICF Codes free?
ICF Codes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HipScreen or ICF Codes have ads?
Neither HipScreen nor ICF Codes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HipScreen or ICF Codes?
HipScreen ships an update every 6 months, and ICF Codes every 9 months. Most recently, HipScreen was updated on September 16, 2026 and ICF Codes on September 21, 2026.

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