CNS+ vs TSM Scale
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!
TSM Scale
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TSM Predictor MM Scale is a clinical decision support app designed for neurosurgeons and medical professionals involved in the treatment of tuberculum sellae meningiomas (TSMs). The app leverages the Magill–McDermott (M-M) grading scale, which evaluates tumor size, optic canal invasion, and arterial involvement to help predict key surgical outcomes. Developed from peer-reviewed research validating the M-M grading scale, this app provides a practical, data-driven tool for neurosurgical planning. The TSM Predictor MM Scale which can help surgeons consider each tumor’s unique characteristics when evaluating the optimal surgical strategy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CNS+ at 13.0 against TSM Scale's 15.6. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CNS+ | TSM Scale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Congress of Neurological Surgeons | BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PHYSICIANS, LLC |
In-app purchases
CNS+
No in-app purchases
TSM Scale
No in-app purchases
