Comparison

SurgTrac vs NHCP

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

Head to head
About

SurgTrac

Features
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SurgTrac consists of a structured curriculum, surgical instrument tracking technology, natural language performance feedback and a cloud-based portfolio of skills. It democratises access to surgical skills simulator training globally. SurgTrac curriculum comprises of 18 modules with learning objectives and outcomes, organised into 3 tiers of course of increasing difficulty that will challenge even experienced surgeons: Core, Advanced & Elite. The instrument tracking algorithm produces objective performance metrics. SurgTrac then generates natural language feedback to help you understand these metrics and highlight areas for improvement. SurgTrac is now FLS compatible and it can record your FLS tasks while also tracking the instruments to generate Natural Language Feedback instantly after you complete a task. SurgTrac automatically syncs all performances and metrics to your personal online SurgTrac portfolio. This allows you to build up a record of practise and demonstrate your skills progression. Certificates are issued on completion of each course. These certificates are now being used around the world for continuing professional development (CPD), annual review and re-validation. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS SurgTrac offers four auto-renewing subscription options: £14.99 per month for SurgTrac Core £19.99 per month for SurgTrac Advanced (includes Core access) £24.99 per month for SurgTrac Elite (includes Core and Advanced access) £4.99 per month for the SurgTrac FLS compatibility (can only be added if subscribed to Core, Advanced or Elite) These prices are for United Kingdom customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Your SurgTrac subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Read more about our terms and conditions and privacy policy here - https://www.eosurgical.com/pages/terms-and-conditions

About

NHCP

Features
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The National Healthcare Communication Programme is designed to support healthcare staff to learn, develop and maintain their communication skills with patients, their families and with colleagues. The Programme is underpinned by the Core Values of Care, Compassion, Trust and Learning and builds on these values with a focus on Person‐Centred and Clinical Communication Skills.

Screenshots

SurgTrac3 screens
NHCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NHCP at none against SurgTrac's 10. NHCP also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). SurgTrac's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. SurgTrac sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. NHCP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurgTrac ships an update every 2 months, NHCP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and May 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
SurgTrac versus NHCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurgTracNHCP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DevelopereoSurgical Ltd.Amanda Dominy

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SurgTrac

Subscriptions4
  • SurgTrac FLS Addon$5.491 Month
  • SurgTrac Core Subscription$16.991 Month
  • SurgTrac Advanced Subscription$22.491 Month
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  • SurgTrac Elite Subscription$28.491 Month
One-time6
  • SurgTrac Adv-Elite Upgrade$54.99
  • SurgTrac Core-Advanced Upgrade$54.99
  • SurgTrac Core-Elite Upgrade$99.99
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  • FLS Compatibility$99.99
  • SurgTrac Advanced$349.99
  • SurgTrac Elite$399.99
None

NHCP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurgTrac free?
SurgTrac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NHCP free?
NHCP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SurgTrac or NHCP have ads?
NHCP shows ads; SurgTrac does not.
Which is updated more often, SurgTrac or NHCP?
SurgTrac ships an update every 2 months, and NHCP every 2 weeks. Most recently, SurgTrac was updated on October 26, 2026 and NHCP on May 28, 2026.

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