Sterylab vs SID by LayerJot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sterylab
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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.
SID by LayerJot
Quickly identify surgical instruments using AI-powered scanning or a vast catalog. Access detailed information, including IFUs and descriptions, to enhance accuracy in medical settings.
- AI visual instrument identification
- Barcode and SKU scanning
- Extensive instrument catalog (3.5M+ items)
- Detailed instrument descriptions
- Integrated IFUs (Instructions for Use)
- High-resolution images
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SID simplifies surgical instrument identification and provides vital information such as IFUs, descriptions and notes. Use it anywhere to quickly get info on any instrument - by searching our catalog of over 3.5 million instruments and devices. Make instrument identification easier with our AI-powered SmartScanner to scan barcodes and SKUs, or by simply taking a picture of the instrument, and boost your accuracy to 99%. Know your instrument! * Enhanced instrument catalog with detailed photos and IFUs * Hi-res images and complete catalogs from major manufacturers * AI visual identification with any phone's camera
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sterylab at 11.0 against SID by LayerJot's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sterylab ships an update every 2 months, SID by LayerJot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sterylab | SID by LayerJot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (92 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 92 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 302 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | More Dots | LayerJot Inc |
In-app purchases
Sterylab
No in-app purchases
SID by LayerJot
No in-app purchases
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