Comparison

HipScreen vs ISNCSCI Algorithm

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

ISNCSCI Algorithm

Features
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The ISNCSCI Neurological Assessment Calculator is a tool which utilizes the raw test scores determined by performing the exam to electronically score and classify a spinal cord injury using the ISNCSCI Eighth Edition (Revised 2019) scoring rules. This application’s algorithm is designed to produce a spinal cord injury classification consistent with the International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury developed and maintained by, the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA). Key features include: - Comprehensive ISNCSCI examination workflow - Automated neurological scoring and classification - Offline functionality

Screenshots

HipScreen4 screens
ISNCSCI Algorithm4 screens

Verdict

The call

HipScreen and ISNCSCI Algorithm 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

HipScreen ships an update every 6 months, ISNCSCI Algorithm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HipScreen versus ISNCSCI Algorithm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHipScreenISNCSCI Algorithm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB10 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperShriners Hospitals for ChildrenPraxis Spinal Cord Institute

In-app purchases

None

HipScreen

No in-app purchases

None

ISNCSCI Algorithm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HipScreen free?
HipScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ISNCSCI Algorithm free?
ISNCSCI Algorithm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HipScreen or ISNCSCI Algorithm have ads?
Neither HipScreen nor ISNCSCI Algorithm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HipScreen or ISNCSCI Algorithm?
HipScreen ships an update every 6 months, and ISNCSCI Algorithm every 3 months. Most recently, HipScreen was updated on October 3, 2026 and ISNCSCI Algorithm on September 22, 2026.

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