Skill Series vs BOSAD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skill Series
Learn and practice essential surgical techniques like microsurgery and anastomoses through guided exercises and video tutorials. This app is specifically designed for medical students and surgery residents to hone their skills.
- Microsurgery exercises
- Anastomoses practice
- Macrosurgery training
- Video tutorials
- Skill development
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In this app, you will find exercises and videotutorials for the development of essential surgical skills such as microsurgery, anastomoses, and macrosurgery. This app is designed for medical students and surgery residents.
BOSAD
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We are the BOSAD Research team, comprised of orthopedic surgeons and public health experts from various institutions. Our mission is to promote safe, affordable, and accessible musculoskeletal care for all patients, particularly vulnerable groups such as pediatric patients and those living in rural areas of Ethiopia. Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this app is intended solely for informational purposes. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it based on information from this app. Thank you for your valuable work in improving healthcare accessibility!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Skill Series at 11.0 against BOSAD's 15.1. 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.
Skill Series ships an update every 10 days, BOSAD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skill Series | BOSAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | UpSurgeOn | Ermias Temesgen |
In-app purchases
Skill Series
No in-app purchases
BOSAD
No in-app purchases
