Comparison

HipScreen vs HeadShape+

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

HeadShape+

Features
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Headshape is your smart assistant for tracking and evaluating your baby patients' cranial development. Easily record data during consultations, get detailed progress reports, and share insights with families — all in one place. Designed by healthcare professionals, Headshape supports your clinical decisions and helps you follow each stage of treatment with confidence. Organized patient records Cranial development progress tracking Easy data input and compatible results Family-friendly reports and guidance Headshape simplifies your workflow and elevates the care you provide. Download it now!

Screenshots

HipScreen4 screens
HeadShape+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HipScreen at none against HeadShape+'s 2. HipScreen also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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. HeadShape+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. HipScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HipScreen versus HeadShape+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHipScreenHeadShape+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB67 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperShriners Hospitals for ChildrenTMPI-PIMT

In-app purchases

None

HipScreen

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HeadShape+

Subscriptions2
  • Suscripción mensual$4.001 Month
  • Suscripción anual$45.001 Year

Questions

Is HipScreen free?
HipScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeadShape+ free?
HeadShape+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HipScreen or HeadShape+ have ads?
Neither HipScreen nor HeadShape+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HipScreen or HeadShape+?
HipScreen ships an update every 6 months, and HeadShape+ every 6 months. Most recently, HipScreen was updated on September 16, 2026 and HeadShape+ on September 13, 2026.

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