Comparison

ScrubUp Surgical Procedures vs CSTSetup

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

Head to head
About

ScrubUp Surgical Procedures

This app helps peri-operative teams prepare for surgeries by providing checklists, customizable procedure notes, and a surgical journal. It allows teams to share data, manage professional development, and link surgical cases to their calendars.

Highlights
  • Specialty-specific surgical checklists
  • Customizable procedure notes and images
  • Surgical journal and portfolio
  • Team data sharing and collaboration
  • Surgeon preference management
  • Calendar integration for surgical cases
Features
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ScrubUp - For all members of the peri-operative team. - Choose your specialty- General- Ortho- Plastic- Obs/Gyn- Ophthalmology- Cosmetic- plus more - Streamline your practice- save, change, edit procedures using notes, steps and images - A real surgical checklist of equipment, supplies and instruments - Customise & share data with your surgical team members - Create your own surgical journal - Manage and save your own professional development with our surgical portfolio - Create and share surgeons preferences - Link your surgical case load to your smart phone calendar - Share data with surgical team members ScrubUp gives you access to fully loaded Surgical Specialties anywhere, anytime. We would appreciate your feedback on ScrubUp please email us via the feedback button. We want to create an app that helps you be better prepared. All feedback welcomed via Feedback Link. This app is a true ‘no brainer’ for all surgical team members. Just get it! We would love to hear how we can make ScrubUp even better. Contact us at contact@allistechnology.com Terms of use: http://www.allistechnology.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/051214-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf

About

CSTSetup

This app provides surgical technologists, students, and educators with a comprehensive library of surgical setups, instrument details, and case log verification. Master hundreds of procedures, identify over 2,700 instruments, and ensure your clinical experience counts towards your logbook.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of surgical setups
  • 2,700+ instrument library
  • Instrument identification and details
  • Surgical case log evaluator
  • Procedural blueprints
  • Instrument handling cautions
Features
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Step into the operating room with absolute confidence. CSTSetup is the ultimate clinical companion designed exclusively for surgical technologists, students, and OR educators. Whether you are navigating your first clinical rotations, prepping for the CST exam, or preparing for an unfamiliar specialty, CSTSetup puts the entire back table right in your pocket. Key Features: 1. Master Hundreds of Surgical Setups Never walk into a case blind. Access step-by-step procedural blueprints and instrument lists for hundreds of surgical procedures. Explore our free General Surgery setups, or upgrade to Pro for Cardiac, ENT, Neurology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, and more. Each setup provides a detailed breakdown of the exact instruments and supplies you need so you can stay steps ahead of the surgeon. 2. The Ultimate 2,700+ Instrument Library Ditch the heavy textbooks. Utilize our smart global search to instantly identify over 2,700 surgical instruments featuring high-fidelity images, alternate names, and handling cautions. The database is intuitively organized by functional categories—such as Grasping & Holding, Retracting & Exposing, and Cutting & Dissecting—allowing you to quickly build visual recall and muscle memory. 3. Surgical Case Log Evaluator Stop second-guessing your clinical requirements. Use our free, built-in evaluator to instantly verify if a procedure will count toward your final logbook. Simply select your accreditation type (AST, NCCT, or CC4SA), input the procedure, and check off the specific tasks you performed in the OR. The app immediately evaluates your input and calculates whether your participation qualifies for a First Scrub, Second Scrub, or Observation role. It is the perfect, quick-reference verification tool to ensure you know exactly how a case counts before you submit it to your program director. Take control of your clinicals and your career. Download CSTSetup today and transform your device into the most powerful tool in your operating room.

Screenshots

ScrubUp Surgical Procedures4 screens
CSTSetup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CSTSetup at 5.0 against ScrubUp Surgical Procedures's 3.7. CSTSetup also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). ScrubUp Surgical Procedures's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ScrubUp Surgical Procedures sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CSTSetup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CSTSetup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScrubUp Surgical Procedures ships an update every 3 months, CSTSetup every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScrubUp Surgical Procedures versus CSTSetup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrubUp Surgical ProceduresCSTSetup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperALLIS TECHNOLOGY PTY LTDCSTSetup

Customer experience

ScrubUp Surgical Procedures

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CSTSetup

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ScrubUp Surgical Procedures

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Tier1$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Tier2$5.991 Month
  • Annual Tier1$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Tier2$59.001 Year
2 purchases

CSTSetup

Subscriptions2
  • CSTSetup Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
  • CSTSetup Yearly Pro$155.991 Year

Questions

Is ScrubUp Surgical Procedures free?
ScrubUp Surgical Procedures is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSTSetup free?
CSTSetup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScrubUp Surgical Procedures or CSTSetup?
CSTSetup is rated higher. ScrubUp Surgical Procedures averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CSTSetup averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ScrubUp Surgical Procedures or CSTSetup have ads?
Neither ScrubUp Surgical Procedures nor CSTSetup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrubUp Surgical Procedures or CSTSetup?
ScrubUp Surgical Procedures ships an update every 3 months, and CSTSetup every 5 days. Most recently, ScrubUp Surgical Procedures was updated on September 2, 2026 and CSTSetup on September 21, 2026.

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