Comparison

PT Content Master vs Orthopedics Physical Therapy

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

Head to head
About

PT Content Master

This app helps physical therapists and students master academic content through organized reviews and assessments. It features personalized study stacks and a comprehensive multiple-choice question bank with detailed explanations.

Highlights
  • Organized academic content by system and non-system categories
  • Personalized Study Stacks for targeted remediation
  • 750 multiple-choice assessment questions
  • Detailed explanations for assessment answers
  • Content Tag feature for question review by topic
  • Formal score reports with mastery analysis
Features
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Make reviewing essential physical therapy academic content enjoyable! Physical Therapist Content Master is designed to assist physical therapists to possess full command of core academic content. Physical Therapist Content Master is an ideal tool for physical therapist students, recent physical therapy graduates, and licensed physical therapists. The academic content is organized into unique system and non-system categories. Musculoskeletal System Neuromuscular System Cardiopulmonary System Other Systems Equipment and Devices Therapeutic Modalities Safety and Protection Professional Responsibilities Research Physical therapists can review selected content by scrolling through subcategories in each of the system and non-system areas. Our innovative design presents academic content in a user-friendly format that allows users to easily digest essential information. Users rate their competence in a variety of topics and create personalized Study Stacks. Study Stacks allow users to efficiently remediate identified academic deficiencies. Frequent review of essential academic content allows users to successfully convert the information to long-term memory. Physical Therapist Content Master includes an assessment mode that consists of 750 multiple-choice questions. Each multiple-choice question has four unique options and an explanation supporting the correct answer. The multiple-choice questions are designed to assess a user’s mastery of the information presented in the content review mode. The number of questions in each category varies from a minimum of 25 to a maximum of 175. Our Content Tag feature allows users to quickly review questions by topic area (i.e., special tests, cranial nerves, pulmonary function tests). A formal score report describes a physical therapist’s level of mastery cumulatively, by category, and by timeline. Each of the individual reports provides users with valuable performance data to assess their present level of academic mastery. Utilization of the app on a frequent basis considerably strengthens a physical therapist’s knowledge base and provides the necessary foundation to progress to higher level licensing-like questions. Company Information Scorebuilders is a physical therapist owned company whose sole focus is to prepare students for the National Physical Therapy Examinations. We sell more review products and offer more review courses than any other company. Scorebuilders has experienced three decades of continuous growth and is the recognized leader in physical therapy licensing preparation. Scorebuilders offers candidates the knowledge and insight necessary to achieve their goal of becoming a licensed physical therapist on the first attempt. Copyright © 2019 Scorebuilders Physical Therapist Content Master is the exclusive property of Scorebuilders. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, without the express written consent of Scorebuilders.

About

Orthopedics Physical Therapy

This app offers 33 clinical case studies in orthopedics physical therapy to sharpen critical thinking and prepare for real-world practice. It includes detailed discussions, evidence-based recommendations, and NPTE-style review questions for comprehensive learning and exam preparation.

Highlights
  • 33 clinical case studies
  • NPTE-style review questions
  • Evidence-based practice recommendations
  • Study, Exam, and Bookmark modes
  • Progress tracking
  • iCloud support
Features
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Master orthopedic physical therapy through realistic patient cases designed to strengthen clinical reasoning and prepare you for clinical practice and the NPTE. Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopedics presents 33 evidence-based patient cases covering a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. Each case guides you through the complete physical therapy management process, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, interventions, and evidence-based recommendations. Written by experienced clinicians, researchers, and educators, these cases help you apply classroom knowledge to real-world patient care while reinforcing concepts commonly tested on the NPTE, NPTAE, OCS certification exam, and FCCPT examinations. The free version includes 3 complete cases. A subscription or one-time lifetime purchase unlocks all 33 cases and the app's full set of study features. FEATURES • 33 realistic orthopedic physical therapy cases • NPTE-style review questions with detailed explanations • Evidence-based treatment recommendations and clinical decision-making • Coverage of musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic pain conditions, and more • Ideal for physical therapy students, PTA students, clinicians, and OCS candidates • Learn clinical reasoning in the context of real patient care POWERFUL STUDY TOOLS • Study, Exam, and Bookmark modes for review questions • Review answers immediately in Study Mode • Simulate testing conditions in Exam Mode • Focus on flagged questions in Bookmark Mode • Automatically remove mastered questions from future quizzes • Create quizzes with 25, 50, 75, 100, or all questions • Include questions from previous quizzes for cumulative review • Track quiz scores and monitor your progress DESIGNED FOR iPHONE AND iPAD • Highlight important concepts while studying • Create notes for individual cases • Search the entire content library • Organize content with tags • Sync data across devices with iCloud • Customize font sizes for comfortable reading • Study in portrait or landscape orientation APP CONTENTS Cases may be viewed by case number or health condition. Each case includes: • Case Description • Key Definitions • Understanding the Health Condition • Physical Therapy Patient/Client Management • Examination, Evaluation, and Diagnosis • Plan of Care and Interventions • Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations • Comprehension Questions and Answers Whether you're preparing for the NPTE, advancing your orthopedic knowledge, or enhancing your clinical skills, Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopedics provides a practical, case-based approach to learning that mirrors real-world patient care. Expanded Apps Terms of Service: https://expandedapps.com/terms-of-use/ Expanded Apps Privacy Policy: https://expandedapps.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

PT Content Master4 screens
Orthopedics Physical Therapy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Orthopedics Physical Therapy at Free against PT Content Master's $29.99. Orthopedics Physical Therapy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 49%). PT Content Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

Orthopedics Physical Therapy is free to download; PT Content Master costs $29.99 up front. Orthopedics Physical Therapy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PT Content Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PT Content Master ships an update every 4 months, Orthopedics Physical Therapy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PT Content Master versus Orthopedics Physical Therapy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPT Content MasterOrthopedics Physical Therapy
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (578 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings578 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB21 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperScorebuildersExpanded Apps

Customer experience

PT Content Master

All ratings567 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral29.3%
Negative22.0%

Orthopedics Physical Therapy

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

PT Content Master

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes during exams
  • App won't open after updates
  • Unresponsive after recent updates
  • Doesn't save work when switching apps
  • Lost practice exam scores after update
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  • Can't scroll to view recent test scores
  • App fails to boot up after updates

Requested features

11 requests
  • Search feature for content
  • Ability to bookmark or mark items for review
  • Highlight important terms functionality
  • Annotation and note-taking capabilities
  • Delete individual exams (not all at once)
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  • Page numbers in answer rationales
  • Flashcard feature
  • More images and illustrations (drainage positions, EKGs)
  • Multi-tasking support
  • Flag items for later review
  • Random question mode restoration

Orthopedics Physical Therapy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PT Content Master

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Orthopedics Physical Therapy

One-time1
  • PT Orthopedics Case Files: Licensure Exam Prep Sports Medicine$49.99

Questions

Is PT Content Master free?
PT Content Master costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orthopedics Physical Therapy free?
Orthopedics Physical Therapy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PT Content Master or Orthopedics Physical Therapy have ads?
PT Content Master shows ads; Orthopedics Physical Therapy does not.
Which is updated more often, PT Content Master or Orthopedics Physical Therapy?
PT Content Master ships an update every 4 months, and Orthopedics Physical Therapy every 6 months. Most recently, PT Content Master was updated on October 23, 2026 and Orthopedics Physical Therapy on October 2, 2026.

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