Comparison

Mobile OMT Upper Extremity vs Concise Infectious Diseases

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

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About

Mobile OMT Upper Extremity

This app provides detailed instructions and video demonstrations for over 50 orthopaedic manipulative techniques for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. It includes summaries of current research and links to PubMed abstracts, serving as a clinical reference and teaching tool for musculoskeletal disorders.

Highlights
  • 50+ orthopaedic manipulative techniques
  • High-quality video demonstrations
  • Step-by-step written instructions
  • Summaries of current clinical research
  • Links to PubMed abstracts
  • Historical overview of manipulative therapy
Features
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Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) for the Upper Extremity is a powerful clinical reference and teaching tool for any student, clinician or educator involved in the practice or the teaching of manipulative/manual therapy for musculoskeletal disorders. This essential and comprehensive mobile companion provides manipulative techniques for the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand presented in the context of best current evidence for use in treating upper extremity disorders. Each technique has detailed, step by step written instructions as well as corresponding high-quality video demonstration that includes audio instruction (note: the video files download to your device upon installation and therefore do not require an internet connection). *** This is a large app (due to high quality videos). It may be best to use a wi-fi connection. Or, download on iTunes on your computer and then sync. If there is a problem with the download (app appears to have bugs, doesn't open, etc) then delete and re-download (you won't get charged again). Summaries of the most recent clinical research involving manipulative therapy are provided for each region (shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand) with links to PUBmed abstracts of relevant clinical studies. Additionally a brief summary of the history of manipulative therapy is presented, as well as definitions of terminology. OMT UE Features: •Instructions for 50+ orthopaedic manipulative techniques for the upper extremity •High-quality video demonstration for each technique performed by fellowship trained orthopaedic manual therapists •Each video includes two angles of the technique being performed. Therefore, there’s no guessing the important or even subtle details of the techniques performance (pause, rewind, forward within the video) •Each video includes corresponding audio instructions that describe the technique as it’s being performed •Each technique includes common diagnoses or “indications” for which the technique is typically performed •Techniques include high-velocity thrust joint manipulations, non-thrust joint mobilizations, muscle stretching and “contract-relax” stretching techniques •Summaries of the current state of the research on OMT for each upper extremity region (shoulder, elbow and wrist/hand) •Links to PUBmed abstracts of research on OMT for upper extremity disorders (internet connection required) •Easily email PUBmed abstracts of the pertinent studies to yourself or colleagues from within the app •Historical overview of manipulative therapy •The ability to show video out from the app and display the videos on a larger screens or overhead projector (with the appropriate video out cable from Apple) If you treat patients with musculoskeletal disorders with conservative manual therapy management strategies, then this app is the perfect companion for you and your practice! TARGET: -Osteopathic physicians -Physical Therapists (Physiotherapists) -Chiropractors -Clinicians managing patients with musculoskeletal conditions -Medical students, interns, residents, fellows in any of these disciplines -Educators/Academicians in any of these disciplines -Anyone interested in manipulative/manual therapy Complete the series with the SPINE and LOWER EXTREMITY OMT apps! * Note: Need internet connection to access PUBMed links from within the app. Additionally, as mentioned earlier, the size of the app is significant due to the large number and quality of videos embedded native in this app.

About

Concise Infectious Diseases

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A concise and exam-focused learning resource designed to simplify infectious diseases for fast understanding and revision. This resource covers common and important infections across major organ systems, integrating microbiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management principles. Emphasis is placed on applied and clinical relevance rather than excessive theoretical detail. Content is structured to support rapid revision and efficient exam preparation, helping learners identify key diagnostic clues, differentiate infections, and recall core treatment concepts. Clear summaries make it suitable for OSCEs, written exams, and early clinical practice. Suitable for medical students, junior doctors, and healthcare learners preparing for infectious diseases examinations and clinical assessments. Key Features: - Concise infectious diseases topic summaries - Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections - Clinical presentation and management focus - Exam-oriented structure for rapid revision - Designed for OSCEs and university exams Terms of Use – https://rermedapps.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy – https://rermedapps.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Mobile OMT Upper Extremity4 screens
Concise Infectious Diseases4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Concise Infectious Diseases at Free against Mobile OMT Upper Extremity's $19.99. Mobile OMT Upper Extremity's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On 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

Concise Infectious Diseases is free to download; Mobile OMT Upper Extremity costs $19.99 up front. Concise Infectious Diseases sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mobile OMT Upper Extremity asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mobile OMT Upper Extremity versus Concise Infectious Diseases: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile OMT Upper ExtremityConcise Infectious Diseases
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size823 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperClinically Relevant TechnologiesRER MedApps

In-app purchases

None

Mobile OMT Upper Extremity

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Concise Infectious Diseases

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access - 50% Off$24.99
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Mobile OMT Upper Extremity free?
Mobile OMT Upper Extremity costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Concise Infectious Diseases free?
Concise Infectious Diseases is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mobile OMT Upper Extremity or Concise Infectious Diseases have ads?
Neither Mobile OMT Upper Extremity nor Concise Infectious Diseases shows ads.

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