Comparison

Ferri's Best Test vs Ampath Labs

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

Head to head
About

Ferri's Best Test

This medical reference app provides guidance on laboratory and imaging approaches for over 400 tests and 230 diseases. It features interactive flowcharts, IU units, and concise clinical material to aid in test selection and diagnostic skills.

Highlights
  • Over 400+ tests and labs
  • Guidance on radio-logic & laboratory approaches
  • 230+ common diseases
  • Interactive flowcharts
  • IU units for all tests
  • SmartSearch technology
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content. Based on 4th print ed. Guidance on radio-logic & laboratory approaches. Over 400+ tests & labs. 230+ common diseases. Interactive flowcharts. IU units for all tests. Practical and concise, go-to reference for up-to-date clinical material on today's diagnostic testing and laboratory tests. Three convenient sections provide quick access to key information on clinical laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and diagnostic algorithms. Experienced author Dr. Fred Ferri uses a unique, easy-to-follow format to simplify complex information and help you choose the best test to supplement your clinical diagnostic skills. New to this Edition * Features a new appendix on when to use contrast agents in ordering CT and MRI scans. * Discusses new modalities including transient elastography (Fibroscan), CT enterography and CT enteroclysis. * Provides new comparison tables to easily evaluate the best test; new algorithms for evaluation of immunodeficiency and hematochezia; and new tables and illustrations throughout to improve your test selection. Key Features * Includes both lab and imaging tests for concise, convenient access to all diagnostic test options for more than 200 common diseases and disorders. * Includes essential information on indications, advantages, disadvantages, approximate costs, normal ranges, typical abnormalities, likeliest causes, and more. 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: 0323511406 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9780323511407 If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000 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): Fred F. Ferri, MD, FACP Publisher: Mosby | Elsevier, Inc.

About

Ampath Labs

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AMPATH (AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY SCIENCES PRIVATE LIMITED) is the only lab in India to bring international standard pathology services to ensure accurate, reliable and on-time diagnosis, in the shortest possible time. We are known for consistent quality-driven operations through the systematic implementation of effective quality management systems. Besides offering a comfortable phlebotomy experience to our customers, our goal is to contribute to the well-being of the communities we serve. AMPATH'S Central Reference Laboratory, located in Hyderabad and 15 + satellite labs are at different locations. With customer centricity, quality and accurate diagnosis being central to our brand philosophy, our vision is to become a global network of a highly automated and sophisticated chain of labs, synonymous with cutting-edge technology, reliability and above all, stringent ethical practices. Our network of NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories) accredited labs, spread across the country has serviced 1700+ clients. AMPATH offers 2600+ tests in addition to a gamut of routine, wellness and preventive tests that includes Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology, Immuno Phenotyping, Serology, Immunology, Histopathology, Cytology and Cytogenesis, etc. These specialized tests are used for disease monitoring, detection, confirmation and prognosis.

Screenshots

Ferri's Best Test4 screens
Ampath Labs3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ampath Labs at none against Ferri's Best Test's 1. Ampath Labs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months). Ferri's Best Test's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Ferri's Best Test sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ampath Labs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ferri's Best Test ships an update every 6 months, Ampath Labs every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Ferri's Best Test versus Ampath Labs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFerri's Best TestAmpath Labs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB57 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncAmerican Institute Of Pathology And Laboratory Sciences Private Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ferri's Best Test

One-time1
  • Ferri's Best Test - Lab & Diag$40.99
None

Ampath Labs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ferri's Best Test free?
Ferri's Best Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ampath Labs free?
Ampath Labs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ferri's Best Test or Ampath Labs have ads?
Ferri's Best Test shows ads; Ampath Labs does not.
Which is updated more often, Ferri's Best Test or Ampath Labs?
Ferri's Best Test ships an update every 6 months, and Ampath Labs every 6 days. Most recently, Ferri's Best Test was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ampath Labs on November 8, 2026.

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