SID by LayerJot vs ScrubLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
ScrubLink
Access and share surgeon preference cards with a collaborative network. Search for surgeons and procedures, view shared notes, and create your own cards with visual aids and AI assistance. Designed for surgical technologists to organize and find essential case preparation information.
- Surgeon directory search
- Preference card search by surgeon/procedure
- Shared procedure notes
- Create and update preference cards
- Private card copies
- Setup photos
- AI-assisted card creation
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ScrubLink is a collaborative surgeon preference card network built for Surgical Technologists. Quickly search for surgeons and procedures, view shared preference cards, and access practical procedure notes and setup information contributed by the ScrubLink community. With ScrubLink, you can: • Search the national surgeon directory • Find preference cards by surgeon and procedure • View shared procedure notes and setup information • Create and update preference cards • Keep private copies of preference cards • Add setup photos for quick visual reference • Use AI-assisted scanning to help create preference cards from existing information • Save frequently used cards for easier access ScrubLink is designed to make preference information easier to find, organize, and share—whether you are preparing for a case, working with an unfamiliar surgeon, or contributing information that may help another Surgical Technologist. SUBSCRIPTION ScrubLink requires a subscription for full access. Eligible new subscribers receive a 7-day free trial. After the trial, the subscription automatically renews at $2.99 per month unless canceled. Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your Apple ID subscription settings. ScrubLink is intended as a professional reference and organizational tool. Information contributed by users should be verified against current facility policies, surgeon preferences, and established standards of practice before use. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SID by LayerJot at none against ScrubLink's 1. SID by LayerJot also leads on ratings volume (92 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. ScrubLink sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. SID by LayerJot asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SID by LayerJot against 5.0 for ScrubLink. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SID by LayerJot has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | SID by LayerJot | ScrubLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (92 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 302 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LayerJot Inc | Surgical Tech Review LLC |
Customer experience
SID by LayerJot
ScrubLink
In-app purchases
SID by LayerJot
No in-app purchases
ScrubLink
- ScrubLink Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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