Comparison

Surgery On Call (LANGE) vs IMPedia

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

Head to head
About

Surgery On Call (LANGE)

This app provides quick, on-the-spot treatment advice for over 75 common surgical on-call problems. It offers comprehensive overviews, differential diagnoses, and treatment plans, with a quick reference for commonly used drugs. Content is accessible offline after initial download.

Highlights
  • On-call surgical problem guidance
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Treatment plans
  • Drug reference
  • Offline access
  • SmartSearch technology
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Surgery On Call, 4th Ed. provides mobile healthcare practitioners with the latest in trusted clinical information for more accurate, confident and informed decision-making at point-of-care. On-the-spot treatment advice for more than 75 of the most common surgical on-call problems. Key Features Comprehensive overview of the evaluation and treatment of common problems that present on a surgical service Organized for quick access to essential information you need to manage patients efficiently Differential diagnosis, key laboratory and diagnostic tests, and treatment plans for 75+ common on-call problems Thoroughly updated on-call problems, procedures, and tests reflect current practice and treatment options New medical section offers a quick reference to commonly used drugs No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 0071402543 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 978-0071402545 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payments - $39.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user & auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Editor(s): Alan T. Lefor MD, MPH, FACS & Leonard G. Gomella MD, FACS Publisher: McGraw-Hill

About

IMPedia

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IMPedia simplifies and coordinates the work of surgical teams before, during and after an operation. The software improves quality of outcomes and collaboration in both the clinical and educational context. Features:  - Share and discover surgical techniques  - Standardize OR- and patient preparation  - Save time on documentation  - Optimize the workflow of your surgical team  - Improve interprofessional collaboration and communication  - Plan, execute and rate assessments (WPA & EPA)

Screenshots

Surgery On Call (LANGE)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMPedia at none against Surgery On Call (LANGE)'s 5. IMPedia also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Surgery On Call (LANGE)'s advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Surgery On Call (LANGE) sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $31.99 per year. IMPedia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surgery On Call (LANGE) ships an update every 7 months, IMPedia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Surgery On Call (LANGE) versus IMPedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurgery On Call (LANGE)IMPedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncNodus Medical

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Surgery On Call (LANGE)

Subscriptions4
  • 20% Off - Limited Period Offer$31.991 Year
  • 15% Off -Limited Period Offer$33.991 Year
  • #1 On-call Surgical Problems$34.991 Year
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  • Surgery On Call 1/Y Sub$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Surgery On Call$39.99
None

IMPedia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surgery On Call (LANGE) free?
Surgery On Call (LANGE) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IMPedia free?
IMPedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surgery On Call (LANGE) or IMPedia have ads?
Surgery On Call (LANGE) shows ads; IMPedia does not.
Which is updated more often, Surgery On Call (LANGE) or IMPedia?
Surgery On Call (LANGE) ships an update every 7 months, and IMPedia every 2 months. Most recently, Surgery On Call (LANGE) was updated on November 2, 2026 and IMPedia on November 6, 2026.

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