Comparison

Elsevier eBooks+ vs Ophthalmic iCert Prep

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

Head to head
About

Elsevier eBooks+

Access your medical textbooks offline and enhance your learning with tools for note-taking, highlighting, and flashcard creation. Sync your progress and annotations across devices for a seamless study experience.

Highlights
  • Offline book access
  • Note-taking and highlighting
  • Flashcard creation
  • Cross-device syncing
  • In-book search
  • Figure viewing and zooming
Features
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The Elsevier eBooks+ Bookshelf companion app provides on and offline access to the books in your eBooks+ account on the Content Library page. Enhance your reading experience with tools designed to build and improve your medical knowledge; making and sharing notes, highlighting key text, and creating flashcards. Elsevier eBooks Features: • Download books to your iOS device for easy online or offline reading. • Simple, user-friendly navigation and a clean reading experience. • Search inside your current book or across your full library. • Select text to create notes or highlights from your mobile device. • Tap to open figures, view captions, and pinch to zoom. • Sync your bookmarks, last page read, and all of your notes and highlights between your iOS device and our desktop or web-based eBooks+ apps. Requirements: • Elsevier eBooks+ account • One or more books available in your eBooks+ Bookshelf account • iOS 17+

About

Ophthalmic iCert Prep

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Master the essential skills and certifications in the field of ophthalmology with Ophthalmic iCert Prep! This dedicated app provides comprehensive preparation tools and detailed resources for a range of ophthalmic certifications, designed to enhance the expertise and career progression of ophthalmic professionals. App Description: Ophthalmic iCert Prep is an invaluable resource for those preparing for critical ophthalmic exams. It offers a variety of practice questions, in-depth study materials, current guidelines, and practical scenarios, all accessible via iPhone and iPad for convenient, mobile learning. Benefits: - Complete Study Solution: Consolidate all your ophthalmic exam prep materials into one streamlined app, simplifying your study process. - Adaptable Learning Options: Customize your study approach with offline access and self-paced learning, allowing you to prepare effectively regardless of your schedule. - Mobile Learning Capability: Utilize your mobile device to engage in productive study sessions during commutes, breaks, or any other suitable moments. Key Features: - Extensive Exam Coverage: Prepare for key ophthalmic certifications, including Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA), Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT), Ophthalmic Scribe Certification (OSC), Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), and Ophthalmology ABPS Specialization. - Up-to-Date Material: Stay informed with the latest developments and standards in ophthalmology to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for certification exams. - Diverse Learning Methods: Employ multiple educational approaches to suit different learning styles and preferences, enhancing understanding and retention. - In-depth Knowledge and Skills: Gain a comprehensive understanding of ophthalmic procedures, instrumentation, patient care, and ethical practices. - Effective Exam Strategies: Develop tactics to navigate through complex questions and manage exam time effectively. - Professional Development: Enhance your qualifications and readiness for advanced roles within the ophthalmic field. Research-Supported Study Strategy: Educational research indicates that consistent, brief study sessions are more effective than sporadic, extended ones. Ophthalmic iCert Prep is built to support this method, promoting regular and manageable learning intervals that easily integrate into a busy professional life. Target Audience: Ophthalmic iCert Prep is ideal for ophthalmic assistants, technicians, medical technologists, and other professionals aiming to achieve certification or specialize further in the field of ophthalmology. Whether you are starting your career or seeking advancement, this app provides the tools needed to succeed with confidence. Disclaimer: © Ophthalmic iCert. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by any certifying body, and the information contained in this product is solely for educational purposes. Ophthalmic iCert Prep is accessible with 3-month, 6-month, and annual subscriptions. For more details on our policies and terms, please visit the following links: https://icert.app/privacy-policy/ https://icert.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Elsevier eBooks+4 screens
Ophthalmic iCert Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elsevier eBooks+ at none against Ophthalmic iCert Prep's 3. Ophthalmic iCert Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Ophthalmic iCert Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per 3 months. Elsevier eBooks+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Elsevier eBooks+ versus Ophthalmic iCert Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElsevier eBooks+Ophthalmic iCert Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB113 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperElsevier Inc.iCert Inc.

Bugs and requests

Elsevier eBooks+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Figures placed at the end of chapters
  • Search function only works for single words
  • Inability to clear search history
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • More highlighting and note-taking options
  • Ability to write, draw, or paste images on pages
  • Separate flashcard option integration with Anki/Quizlet
  • More font size options
  • Streamlined text selection for voiceover
Show 3 more
  • Page turning instead of scrolling
  • Ability to write on pages
  • Interactive features

Ophthalmic iCert Prep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Elsevier eBooks+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ophthalmic iCert Prep

Subscriptions3
  • 3-Month Resource & Exam Access$34.993 Months
  • 6-Month Resource & Exam Access$49.996 Months
  • Annual Resource & Exam Access$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Elsevier eBooks+ free?
Elsevier eBooks+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ophthalmic iCert Prep free?
Ophthalmic iCert Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elsevier eBooks+ or Ophthalmic iCert Prep have ads?
Neither Elsevier eBooks+ nor Ophthalmic iCert Prep shows ads.

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