Comparison

PSA Net vs IPSS

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

Head to head
About

PSA Net

This medical app uses a neural network to predict the likelihood of prostate cancer on biopsy. It considers patient data such as age, PSA levels, symptom scores, ethnicity, family history, and rectal exam results. It is designed for use by qualified healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Prostate cancer prediction
  • Neural network analysis
  • Patient data input
  • Biopsy likelihood assessment
  • Healthcare professional tool
Features
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PSA Net is a neural network that predicts whether a man will have prostate cancer on biopsy from the patient's age, total PSA, complexed PSA, results of the International Prostate Symptom Score, ethnicity, family history and rectal exam. It is intended to be used by qualified healthcare professionals. The application is an adaptation of the algorithm published in Kalra P, Togami J, Bansal B S G, Partin AW, Brawer MK, Babaian RJ, Ross LS, Niederberger CS: A neurocomputational model for prostate carcinoma detection: Cancer 2003 Nov 1;98(9):1849-54.

About

IPSS

Features
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The IPSS-M Risk Calculator is the newest MDS prognosis calculator that combines genomic profiling with hematologic and cytogenetic parameters, improving the risk stratification of patients with MDS. This is a valuable tool for clinical decision-making, offering the prospect of tailoring diagnosis and therapeutic interventions to each patient’s molecular profile.

Screenshots

PSA Net4 screens
IPSS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPSS at every 10 days against PSA Net's every 103 months. IPSS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PSA Net ships an update every 103 months, IPSS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PSA Net versus IPSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPSA NetIPSS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 103 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNiedertronicsMDS Foundation, Inc

In-app purchases

None

PSA Net

No in-app purchases

None

IPSS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PSA Net free?
PSA Net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPSS free?
IPSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PSA Net or IPSS have ads?
Neither PSA Net nor IPSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PSA Net or IPSS?
PSA Net ships an update every 103 months, and IPSS every 10 days. Most recently, PSA Net was updated on November 6, 2026 and IPSS on November 3, 2026.

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