KCE PreOp vs KWS Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KCE PreOp
This medical app provides an overview of recommended routine tests for adults before planned surgery, excluding transplants and cardiac/pulmonary procedures. Developed based on a 2017 report, it's designed for clinicians but also useful for patients and families. The algorithm is available in PDF format online.
- Preoperative test recommendations
- Algorithm-based guidance
- Excludes transplants and heart/lung ops
- Available in Dutch and French
- PDF format available online
- Intended for clinicians and patients
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This app is only available in Dutch (Nederlands) or French (Français). This app is based on an algorithm that provides an overview of recommended routine tests for adults prior to planned surgery, with the exception of transplants and heart and lung operations; this algorithm has been developed as part of the KCE report 280 (2017). It is intended for clinicians involved in preoperative preparation and the operation itself. It may also be useful to patients and their families. The algorithm is available in PDF format at https://preop.kce.be/en/ If you have any questions or problems with the app, please use the contact link on the website https://preop.kce.be/en/
KWS Companion
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A digital health record for healthcare institutions Manage patient electronic records easily, quickly and securely. KWS Companion enhances collaboration among different healthcare institutions, between departments within those institutions and with primary care. KWS Companion brings together multiple benefits for an optimal care pathway: ● Caregivers have immediate access to medical records, ensuring direct insight into lab results, medical images, reports and more. ● Additional and vital data can be added instantly. ● Medical reports and medications are validated immediately. ● Consulting appointments and orders is easier than ever. ● Make decisions based on the most comprehensive electronic health record, always at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KCE PreOp at every 9 days against KWS Companion's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KCE PreOp ships an update every 9 days, KWS Companion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KCE PreOp | KWS Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cownected sprl | nexuzhealth NV |
In-app purchases
KCE PreOp
No in-app purchases
KWS Companion
No in-app purchases






