Comparison

Sterylab vs SurgTalk

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

Head to head
About

Sterylab

Features
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STERYLAB has devoted its efforts to the production of medical needles and devices for over 40 years, keeping its development in step with the constant progress in medicine and the latest advances in technology. Due to the precision workmanship of specialized workers and the great care taken in the choice of raw materials, the firm enjoys the confidence of the medical profession throughout the world. One of the main strenghts of Sterylab is its ability to rapidly adapt to customer requirements relating to the quality and the variety of the products offered. Assembling takes place in our internal clean room, class 10,000 (FED.STD.209E), one of the biggest in Europe for our category of products. All processes are performed in our 3000 sq.mts.modern facility at RHO (Milan) in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 international standards and all products and components pass through rigorous quality control at each step of the path inside Sterylab, from materials acceptance upto customer delivery.

About

SurgTalk

This app provides 3D animated surgical videos with explanations of risks and complications to improve patient understanding of procedures. It saves healthcare providers time by offering shareable video links, enhancing patient education and comfort.

Highlights
  • 3D animated surgical procedural videos
  • Explanations of risks and complications
  • Shareable video links via email/text
  • Patient-friendly schematic representations
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • 30-day video access for patients
Features
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SurgTalk® is a concierge for 3D animated surgical procedural videos with explanations of the potential risks and complications to enhance patient education of a surgical procedure. - Save Time & Money: Send an email or a text message with the link to the procedure video. Eliminate the extra time spent on drawings and lengthy explanations in the office per patient. Quicker pre-op visits will result in increased office openings to see more patients. - Clarity for patients. - Why 3d animation? Most patients don't like to see actual operative procedures. Viewing blood and internal organs don't always appease to patients. They rather see a schematic representation of the procedure they are about to have. Elevating this experience to 3D animation only gives them a better understanding of the whole procedure and the complexities that are involved. - Benefits for your patients: Give your patient immediate access to the upcoming procedure video, available for them for the next 30 days to review it whenever they want to, in their own time, in the comfort of their home. Moreover, they can show this video to their loved ones who may have missed the initial consultation. All videos are available in English and Spanish. Here is the list of videos we currently have. General Surgery Videos: Laparoscopic Removal of the Gallbladder Laparoscopic Removal of the Appendix Laparoscopic Groin (inguinal) Hernia Repair with Mesh Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair with Nissen Fundoplication Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Open Groin (Inguinal) Hernia Repair with Mesh Open Umbilical / Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh Open Transverse Colectomy Modified Radical Mastectomy (Removal of the Breast) Tracheostomy Orthopaedic Surgery Videos: Total Hip Replacement Total Knee Replacement ACL reconstruction Rodding of Fractured Long Bones Upcoming Videos: Central Line Insertion

Screenshots

Sterylab4 screens
SurgTalk3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sterylab at none against SurgTalk's 2. Sterylab also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SurgTalk sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Sterylab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sterylab ships an update every 2 months, SurgTalk monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sterylab versus SurgTalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSterylabSurgTalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB5 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMore DotsSurgtalk, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Sterylab

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SurgTalk

Subscriptions2
  • Single Surgeon Premium Access$39.991 Month
  • Premium Access (Half-year)$214.996 Months

Questions

Is Sterylab free?
Sterylab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SurgTalk free?
SurgTalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sterylab or SurgTalk have ads?
Neither Sterylab nor SurgTalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sterylab or SurgTalk?
Sterylab ships an update every 2 months, and SurgTalk monthly. Most recently, Sterylab was updated on October 3, 2026 and SurgTalk on October 15, 2026.

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