Surface Eye vs SID by LayerJot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surface Eye
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This application together with bionovacloud.com traceability system, Pro1 Micro and MiniPro high sensitivity system for quantification of surface proteins, helps central sterile services departments to estimate the surface area on a surgical instrument for hygiene control within the framework of the ISO 15883-5: 2021 standard.
SID by LayerJot
Quickly identify surgical instruments using AI-powered scanning or a vast catalog. Access detailed information, including IFUs and descriptions, to enhance accuracy in medical settings.
- AI visual instrument identification
- Barcode and SKU scanning
- Extensive instrument catalog (3.5M+ items)
- Detailed instrument descriptions
- Integrated IFUs (Instructions for Use)
- High-resolution images
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SID simplifies surgical instrument identification and provides vital information such as IFUs, descriptions and notes. Use it anywhere to quickly get info on any instrument - by searching our catalog of over 3.5 million instruments and devices. Make instrument identification easier with our AI-powered SmartScanner to scan barcodes and SKUs, or by simply taking a picture of the instrument, and boost your accuracy to 99%. Know your instrument! * Enhanced instrument catalog with detailed photos and IFUs * Hi-res images and complete catalogs from major manufacturers * AI visual identification with any phone's camera
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SID by LayerJot at every 3 months against Surface Eye's every 6 months. Surface Eye's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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.
Surface Eye ships an update every 6 months, SID by LayerJot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surface Eye | SID by LayerJot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (92 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 92 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 302 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Terragene | LayerJot Inc |
In-app purchases
Surface Eye
No in-app purchases
SID by LayerJot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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