Comparison

SID by LayerJot vs ScrubLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

SID by LayerJot4 screens
ScrubLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SID by LayerJot versus ScrubLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSID by LayerJotScrubLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (92 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings92 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLayerJot IncSurgical Tech Review LLC

Customer experience

SID by LayerJot

All ratings83 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ScrubLink

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SID by LayerJot

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScrubLink

Subscriptions1
  • ScrubLink Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is SID by LayerJot free?
SID by LayerJot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScrubLink free?
ScrubLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SID by LayerJot or ScrubLink?
ScrubLink is rated higher. SID by LayerJot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while ScrubLink averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SID by LayerJot or ScrubLink have ads?
Neither SID by LayerJot nor ScrubLink shows ads.

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