Comparison

KNOW Medicine vs CSFA Surgical First Assistant

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

Head to head
About

KNOW Medicine

This app provides a concise, expanded outline format for internal medicine practitioners on the wards. It focuses on essential high-yield knowledge, pathophysiology, treatment, and pharmacology for deeper understanding and retention. Subscription offers access to the entire collection with yearly updates.

Highlights
  • Expanded outline format
  • Organ system pathophysiology
  • Detailed treatment sections
  • Pharmacology focus
  • High-yield knowledge
  • Yearly updates
  • Website access
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Whether you are just starting your journey, or are an experienced Hospital based practitioner… this concise resource will be your favorite Peripheral brain. Dive into the free Sample Chapters to judge for yourself! Offering a unique expanded outline format, geared toward Students, Residents and Practitioners of Internal Medicine on the wards. A blend of organ system based pathophysiology, including detailed treatment and pharmacology sections with a focus on essential high yield knowledge, allowing for a deeper level of understanding and retention. Subscription gives you access to the entire collection, with comprehensive yearly updates accessible through Apple mobile devices, as well as our website. The website allows for laptop accessibility for times when you may want to review on a larger screen. Read through the many on-line reviews. Prior print and ebook versions were under the title ‘The Consult Manual of Internal Medicine’ being rebranded for this 4th, and never-ending app version This work has been my passion since Residency, and I look forward to sharing it with you! Please Note: - Payment will be charged to App Store account after confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to App Store account settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. For more details, kindly go through the below policies: 1. Terms of Use: https://www.knowmedicine.net/terms-and-condition 2. Privacy Policy: https://www.knowmedicine.net/privacy-policy

About

CSFA Surgical First Assistant

Features
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Certified Surgical First Assistant Exam Prep 2026 helps you pass with 1211+ realistic practice questions, each with a clear explanation. FEATURES - 1211+ practice questions with detailed answer explanations - Study modes: quick 10, mock exam, timed, missed questions, and study by topic - Progress tracking with subject accuracy and a learning curve - Works offline so you can study anywhere - Clean, distraction-free design built for focused study Whether you are just starting or doing a final review before test day, Certified Surgical First Assistant Exam Prep gives you the questions and explanations you need to build confidence and pass. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all questions and features with an auto-renewable subscription: Weekly ($4.99), Monthly ($12.99), or Yearly ($39.99). A one-time Lifetime unlock ($39.99) is also available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flysky-privacy.pages.dev This is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization.

Screenshots

KNOW Medicine4 screens
CSFA Surgical First Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CSFA Surgical First Assistant at 13.0 against KNOW Medicine's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. KNOW Medicine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year and CSFA Surgical First Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
KNOW Medicine versus CSFA Surgical First Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKNOW MedicineCSFA Surgical First Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKNOW Medicinefly sky pty ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

KNOW Medicine

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Membership$17.991 Year
3 purchases

CSFA Surgical First Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • Certified Surgical First Assis$4.997 Days
  • Certified Surgical First Assis$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • Certified Surgical First Assis$39.99

Questions

Is KNOW Medicine free?
KNOW Medicine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSFA Surgical First Assistant free?
CSFA Surgical First Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KNOW Medicine or CSFA Surgical First Assistant have ads?
Neither KNOW Medicine nor CSFA Surgical First Assistant shows ads.

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