OMT Medical Reference vs Elsevier eBooks+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OMT Medical Reference
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The App is currently based on the OMT Classification (2017). Information contained in this App can be updated to reflect ongoing changes in the OMT Classification, as necessary. Searching for a condition - You can search for a condition by scrolling down the list as per normal or you can search for it by typing in the name of the condition. Searching with Key Words - For those who are not familiar with the scientific terms of a condition, the search can be conducted with key words, e.g. for syndactyly, search for fused, joined or webbed fingers. Images & Radiographs - Based on recommendations, we have included images (and radiographs where appropriate for each condition). Please note that the image library is not yet completed. Loading of images is internet-dependent. Extra categories for Syndromes - The fourth part of the OMT is Syndromes. Based on recommendations, we have added extra categories for each Syndrome, including hallmark features, current understanding of genetic aetiology and associated hand anomalies. Tutorial Video - We have produced a tutorial video on how to maximise your use of this App.
Elsevier eBooks+
Access your medical textbooks offline and enhance your learning with tools for note-taking, highlighting, and flashcard creation. Sync your progress and annotations across devices for a seamless study experience.
- Offline book access
- Note-taking and highlighting
- Flashcard creation
- Cross-device syncing
- In-book search
- Figure viewing and zooming
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The Elsevier eBooks+ Bookshelf companion app provides on and offline access to the books in your eBooks+ account on the Content Library page. Enhance your reading experience with tools designed to build and improve your medical knowledge; making and sharing notes, highlighting key text, and creating flashcards. Elsevier eBooks Features: • Download books to your iOS device for easy online or offline reading. • Simple, user-friendly navigation and a clean reading experience. • Search inside your current book or across your full library. • Select text to create notes or highlights from your mobile device. • Tap to open figures, view captions, and pinch to zoom. • Sync your bookmarks, last page read, and all of your notes and highlights between your iOS device and our desktop or web-based eBooks+ apps. Requirements: • Elsevier eBooks+ account • One or more books available in your eBooks+ Bookshelf account • iOS 17+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OMT Medical Reference at 10.0 against Elsevier eBooks+'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.
OMT Medical Reference ships an update every 4 months, Elsevier eBooks+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OMT Medical Reference | Elsevier eBooks+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 183 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wee L Lam | Elsevier Inc. |
Bugs and requests
OMT Medical Reference
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Elsevier eBooks+
Reported bugs
5 issues- Figures placed at the end of chapters
- Search function only works for single words
- Inability to clear search history
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
8 requests- More highlighting and note-taking options
- Ability to write, draw, or paste images on pages
- Separate flashcard option integration with Anki/Quizlet
- More font size options
- Streamlined text selection for voiceover
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- Page turning instead of scrolling
- Ability to write on pages
- Interactive features
In-app purchases
OMT Medical Reference
No in-app purchases
Elsevier eBooks+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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