OralSurg vs CompoShade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OralSurg
This app provides dental students and professionals with essential surgical knowledge. It covers pharmacology, emergency protocols, flap techniques, forceps selection, and surgical setup guidance to enhance skills and patient care.
- Pharmacology guides
- Emergency protocols
- Flap technique explanations
- Forceps identification
- Surgical tray setup instructions
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Whether you're a student eager to learn or a seasoned professional seeking to refine your skills, OralSurg empowers you with: * Pharmacology at your fingertips: Select the perfect medication easily, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. * Be prepared for emergencies: Master protocols and stay calm under pressure with readily accessible information. * Flap mastery: Understand the nuances of different flaps, their advantages and disadvantages, and choose the right one for each situation. * Forceps finesse: Identify the ideal forceps for any extraction with confidence, thanks to OralSurg's tooth-specific guides. * Surgical setup made simple: Optimize your efficiency with step-by-step tray setup instructions and organization tips.
CompoShade
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Composite layering recipes are guidelines used in dental restoration procedures, specifically for creating aesthetic composite restorations. These recipes provide step-by-step instructions on how to layer different types of composite materials to achieve a desired color and translucency that closely mimics natural teeth. CompoShade provides composite layering recipes, offering a valuable starting point for dental professionals. However, it is ultimately up to these experts to assess and determine whether these recipes are suitable and effective for each specific application and patient case. Their professional judgment is essential in adapting and fine-tuning these recipes to meet the unique requirements of each dental restoration. CompoShade is designed EXCLUSIVELY for use with Micerium Enamel Plus HRi and Enamel Plus Biofunction composites using Optishade Styleitaliano dental color measurements. Please note that Optishade Styleitaliano is the only dental colorimeter compatible with this application. With support for various layering strategies, ranging from 1 to 4 shades or optimized layering techniques, CompoShade offers multiple recipe options. Each recipe is rated for color accuracy, providing invaluable insights into the likelihood of successfully replicating the desired shade. CompoShade shows also the unsuitability of the composite materials for achieving the target colors. This preemptive feedback enables practitioners to make informed decisions and optimize outcomes before commencing the restoration process. The OptiShade device must be equipped with the Composite Upgrade Pack and the user needs additional training. For precise workflow and information, please refer to the StyleItaliano website.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OralSurg at 12.0 against CompoShade's 15.5. 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.
OralSurg ships an update every 2 months, CompoShade monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OralSurg | CompoShade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cybertec, INC | Styleitaliano S.r.l. |
In-app purchases
OralSurg
No in-app purchases
CompoShade
No in-app purchases









