Comparison

HKCOS eLogBook vs MSD E

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

Head to head
About

HKCOS eLogBook

Features
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The HKCOS e-Logbook app allows Trainees and Fellows of Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons(HKCOS) to record attendance easily for CME/CPD or training point. It also allows HKCOS Fellows to view their CME/CPD profiles. During the activity, the organiser will post a QR code at the venue for HKCOS Trainees and Fellows to scan and capture the attendance. The attendance records will be uploaded to the HKCOS e-Logbook system and confirmed by organisers accordingly.

About

MSD E

Features
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MSD E-logbook is an e-log book application designed to exclusively use in BMA General Hospital (Klang Hospital) in Thailand. The students can easily record their patients and activities with its simple-to-use interface and enhance their self reflection with many supporting features. The responsible students must be aware that any information involving patients is confidential. The application is still in developing process.

Screenshots

HKCOS eLogBook4 screens
MSD E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MSD E at every 5 weeks against HKCOS eLogBook's every 4 months. HKCOS eLogBook's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HKCOS eLogBook ships an update every 4 months, MSD E every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HKCOS eLogBook versus MSD E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHKCOS eLogBookMSD E
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 โ€” better11.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, THEDeverhood HT Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

HKCOS eLogBook

No in-app purchases

None

MSD E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HKCOS eLogBook free?
HKCOS eLogBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSD E free?
MSD E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HKCOS eLogBook or MSD E have ads?
Neither HKCOS eLogBook nor MSD E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HKCOS eLogBook or MSD E?
HKCOS eLogBook ships an update every 4 months, and MSD E every 5 weeks. Most recently, HKCOS eLogBook was updated on October 18, 2026 and MSD E on October 5, 2026.

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