Comparison

IDSA (Journals) vs BOSAD

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

Head to head
About

IDSA (Journals)

Access leading infectious diseases journals offline on your iOS device. Download issues, bookmark articles, and add personal notes. Features include in-app search and PDF viewing.

Highlights
  • Offline journal access
  • Downloadable issues and PDFs
  • In-app search
  • Bookmark articles
  • Add personal notes
  • Share articles
Features
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About the app The IDSA (Infectious Diseases Society of America) Journals app from Oxford University Press enables you to read the leading journals Clinical Infectious Diseases, The Journal of Infectious Diseases, and Open Forum Infectious Diseases both online and offline on your iOS device (provided you have a relevant personal subscription, institutional subscription, or society membership). You can: • download issues when you’re online, so that you can read them whether you’re connected to the Internet or not • view the tables of contents for issues when you’re online, whether you have downloaded them yet or not • easily read issues from cover to cover by swiping through articles • download and read advance articles (published ahead of print) • download and read the PDF version of an article • use the in-app search feature • bookmark your favorite articles • add your own notes to articles • share articles by email or on social media About the journals Clinical Infectious Diseases publishes for practitioners and researchers. Topics include clinical descriptions and prevention of infections, public health, the evaluation of current and novel treatments, and the promotion of optimal practices for diagnosis and treatment. The Journal of Infectious Diseases publishes research results on microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, and related disciplines; on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases; on the microbes that cause them; and on disorders of host immune responses. Open Forum Infectious Diseases publishes clinical, translational, and basic research in a fully open access, online journal. It focuses on the intersection of biomedical science and clinical practice, with an emphasis on knowledge that could improve patient care globally. The journals are published on behalf of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) by Oxford University Press. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

About

BOSAD

Features
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We are the BOSAD Research team, comprised of orthopedic surgeons and public health experts from various institutions. Our mission is to promote safe, affordable, and accessible musculoskeletal care for all patients, particularly vulnerable groups such as pediatric patients and those living in rural areas of Ethiopia. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this app is intended solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it based on information from this app. Thank you for your valuable work in improving healthcare accessibility!

Screenshots

IDSA (Journals)4 screens
BOSAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BOSAD at none against IDSA (Journals)'s shown. BOSAD also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). IDSA (Journals)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

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

IDSA (Journals) ships an update every 4 months, BOSAD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IDSA (Journals) versus BOSAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIDSA (Journals)BOSAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB51 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOxford University PressErmias Temesgen

In-app purchases

None

IDSA (Journals)

No in-app purchases

None

BOSAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IDSA (Journals) free?
IDSA (Journals) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BOSAD free?
BOSAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IDSA (Journals) or BOSAD have ads?
IDSA (Journals) shows ads; BOSAD does not.
Which is updated more often, IDSA (Journals) or BOSAD?
IDSA (Journals) ships an update every 4 months, and BOSAD every 3 weeks. Most recently, IDSA (Journals) was updated on August 30, 2026 and BOSAD on September 12, 2026.

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