# New Innovations vs TapGI

The clearest difference is rating: TapGI at 5.0 against New Innovations's 1.9. TapGI also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). New Innovations's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (117 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapGI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. New Innovations asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapGI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: New Innovations has 117 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

New Innovations ships an update every 5 weeks, TapGI weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | New Innovations | TapGI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-innovations/id1473138469/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapgi/id6780684897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 3.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 74 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [New Innovations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/316223761) | [TapMedical LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881187695) |

## What reviewers say

### New Innovations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-innovations/id1473138469)

This app helps medical residents, fellows, and students track work hours, log procedures, and manage evaluations on the go. It offers a secure login and QR code scanning for attendance, streamlining clinical learning tasks.

**Highlights:** Work Hours Tracking, Procedure Logging, Procedure Privileges Monitoring, On-demand Evaluations, Direct Observation Assessments, QR Code Scanner for Attendance

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Appreciated for logging procedures
- 👍 Handy for duty hours
- 👍 QR scanner functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Overly complicated hour logging
- 👎 Not mobile-optimized
- 👎 Cumbersome UI
- 👎 Unstable and buggy
- 👎 Poor date handling

**Reported bugs**

- Dates recorded incorrectly (day prior)
- Duplicate procedure logs after update
- App unstable, needs updates
- “Select Activity” not populating or accepting input
- QR code scanning doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Add clock in/out function
- Optimize for iPad landscape
- Add iPad version
- Default time entry for hours
- Block entry for multiple days


### TapGI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapgi/id6780684897)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

Prepare for gastroenterology board exams with a structured daily study plan. Access flashcards, practice questions, clinical cases, and an atlas to build knowledge and track your progress. Study offline with core content and optional iCloud backups.

**Highlights:** Daily study plan based on exam date, Spaced repetition flashcards, Board-style multiple-choice questions, Multi-step clinical case studies, GI Atlas with topic guides and images, Progress tracking and mastery assessment, Offline study with core content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapGI Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| TapGI Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is New Innovations free?

New Innovations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TapGI free?

TapGI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, New Innovations or TapGI?

TapGI is rated higher. New Innovations averages 1.9 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while TapGI averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do New Innovations or TapGI have ads?

Neither New Innovations nor TapGI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, New Innovations or TapGI?

New Innovations ships an update every 5 weeks, and TapGI weekly. Most recently, New Innovations was updated on October 24, 2026 and TapGI on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*