CLIRNet vs Surgeons for Surgeons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CLIRNet
This platform enables doctors to securely discuss and collaborate on complex patient cases with peers via audio, chat, and video. It offers access to trending clinical discussions, evidence-based research, and a patient management tool to enhance practice.
- Secure tele-case discussion with peers
- Audio, chat, and video collaboration
- Track trending clinical discussions
- Access evidence-based research
- One-touch patient management tool
- Connect with doctors across specialties
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About CLIRNet India’s first tele case discussion platform for Doctors! With CLIRnet Doctors can now discuss, collaborate and co-manage complex patient cases with their peers over phone in a secured environment. CLIRnet’s tele-case discussion platform takes doctor collaboration to a whole new level by leveraging innovative data and audio technologies. The platform patches doctors to collaborate on complex patient cases over audio calls allowing customized discussions, geographic flexibility and significant time savings. We are launching CLIRNet app exclusively for Doctors, with some exciting features - - Discuss complex patient cases with peers over call, chat and video in a secured network exclusively for licensed doctors. - Collaborate and Co-manage with peers to provide evidence based patient care. - Track clinical discussions trending in your area across 30+ specialties with more than 2500+ complex patient case studies. - One touch patient management & relationship tool to digitally enhance your practice. CLIRNet has received global recognition, with institutions such as HEC-Paris and IIM-Bengaluru joining for research partnerships. CLIRNet was nominated in the prestigious Times Network Digital Summit for Digital Social Innovation. CLIRNet has been featured on YourStory titled “Find out how CLIRNet helps Doctors collaborate on complex cases over audio calls. This is what India needs”. CLIRNet is a movement that is bringing Doctors together to Collaborate, Learn, Innovate, Research and NETwork. Founded in 2016, CLIRNet comprises of 20000+ Doctors, 100+ team members, 10+ academic institutions, multi-city offices and an ISO27001 certified/HIPAA compliant infrastructure. With a technology and call-centre supported eco-system, we strive to create a positive difference in a Doctor’s professional life by providing them digital services needed to enhance patient care. Get unlimited access to Case discussions, Evidence Based Clinical Research with one touch Patient Management Tool. - Doctors can exclusively signup with phone number and MCI registration details to get an access to one stop platform for all their case discussions and patient management. - Connect one on one with peers just over phone, chat or video call to discuss, collaborate and co-manage complex patient cases in a secure app environment. - Create group and co-manage critical patient across specialities. - Get access to national and international CME/CE sessions anytime anywhere just over a phone call. - Track and read evidence based clinical discussions trending in multiple areas from specialties like Cardiology, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Internal medicine, General Practice, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, General Surgery, Gastroenterology and many more. - One touch AI powered patient management tool with features like appointment booking, quick add, patient history, eRX, auto reminder, patient announcement and many more. - Quick book Patient Support Programs exclusively designed for a doctor’s specific group of patients CLIRNet Support: Toll Free: 1800-313-6300 Email: info@clirnet.com ________________________________________________________ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/CLIRNet Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/CLIRNet
Surgeons for Surgeons
This private network connects board-certified surgeons for secure collaboration and knowledge sharing. Users can join specialty groups, discuss cases, share techniques, and access CME opportunities. It facilitates networking, mentorship, and career advancement within the global surgical community.
- Secure surgeon messaging
- Specialty discussion groups
- Case and video sharing
- CME opportunities
- Surgical mentorship
- Career progression resources
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SFS – Surgeons for Surgeons: The World’s Leading Private Network for Surgeons Exclusively for Board-Certified Surgeons. How It Works: • Sign-Up -Complete profile with specialty/alma mater • Smart Group Placement -Auto-join specialty/alma mater groups -Connect with residency networks * Secure collaboration - Private group / 1:1 surgeons chats • Share & Grow -Post cases/videos/CME opportunities -Stay updated with cutting-edge surgical techniques Why Surgeons Choose SFS: • Network with the surgeon community • Secure case discussions • Real-time expert collaboration • CME-accredited webinars/workshops • Global surgical mentorship opportunities • Peer-reviewed surgical innovation updates • Surgical job board & career center Key Features: • Surgeon messaging • Searchable surgical case collection • Recorded OR demonstrations • Specialty-specific discussion groups • Career progression resources Who Uses SFS? Senior surgeons Progressive surgeons who are committed to lifelong mastery Residents’ mentorship Recruiting top talent Researchers finding collaborators Join Today
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CLIRNet at 43% against Surgeons for Surgeons's 0%. CLIRNet also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Surgeons for Surgeons's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Surgeons for Surgeons holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of CLIRNet's written reviews are positive against 0% of Surgeons for Surgeons's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CLIRNet ships an update every 3 weeks, Surgeons for Surgeons every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLIRNet | Surgeons for Surgeons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CLIRNet Services Pvt. Ltd. | SFS |
Customer experience
CLIRNet
Surgeons for Surgeons
In-app purchases
CLIRNet
No in-app purchases
Surgeons for Surgeons
No in-app purchases
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