CNS+ vs Surgical Preparation App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CNS+
Access a comprehensive collection of neurological surgery educational resources, including guidelines, publications, and courses. Manage your professional development with features like 'My Education' and 'My CME'.
- CNS Guidelines access
- CNS Publications access
- My Education & My CME integration
- Case of the Month
- Neurosurgery Watch
- Podcasts
- Courses & Webinars
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CNS+ houses all the CNS online education and apps you love in one convenient place! Download the app today and access CNS Guidelines, CNS Publications and CNS education in the palm of your hand. CNS+ also integrates with your CNS profile and enables access to "My Education" and "My CME". Features include: - Case of the Month - Neurosurgery Watch - Podcasts - CNS Spotlight - Neurosurgery Surgery Survival Guide - Nexus - Courses - Webinars - And more!
Surgical Preparation App
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Surgical Prep Assistant is designed for healthcare professionals who need a reliable tool to manage pre-operative workflows. With an intuitive interface and secure data handling, this app ensures that every step of surgical preparation is organized and accessible. Disclaimer: This app is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. All medical decisions should be made by qualified healthcare professionals. Users must always consult a licensed physician or follow the clinical guidelines within their organization when making diagnostic or treatment decisions. Information provided in the app is for reference purposes only and should be validated using official sources. Users should not rely on this app as the sole resource for clinical decision-making.Whether you’re in the operating room or planning ahead, Surgical Prep Assistant helps you maintain efficiency and reduce errors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Surgical Preparation App at every 3 days against CNS+'s every 4 months. CNS+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CNS+ ships an update every 4 months, Surgical Preparation App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CNS+ | Surgical Preparation App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Congress of Neurological Surgeons | Taylor Bellegue |
In-app purchases
CNS+
No in-app purchases
Surgical Preparation App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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