Mobile OMT Spine vs Micro Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile OMT Spine
A comprehensive clinical reference for manipulative therapy of the spine. It provides step-by-step instructions, high-quality video demonstrations, and summaries of current research for over 60 techniques.
- 60+ orthopaedic manipulative techniques for spine
- High-quality video demonstrations (two angles)
- Step-by-step written instructions
- Links to PubMed abstracts
- Summaries of current research
- Historical overview of manipulative therapy
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MOBILE OMT for the SPINE 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. A comprehensive mobile companion providing manipulative techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine presented in the context of best current evidence for use in treating spine disorders. Step by step written instructions, high-quality video demonstration with audio, indications for use, and evidence to support each technique. Summaries of the most recent clinical research involving manipulative therapy are provided for each spine region (cervical, lumbar, and thoracic) with links to PUBmed abstracts of relevant clinical studies. Each technique is linked to a disorder, and also linked to the empirical study that has used that technique. Additionally a brief summary of the history of manipulative therapy is presented, as well as definitions of terminology. OMT Spine Features: •Instructions for 60+ orthopaedic manipulative techniques for the spine and temporomandibular joint •High-quality video demonstration for each technique •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 is linked to a common diagnoses or disorder for which the technique is usually used to treat. •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 condition is present •Links to PUBmed abstracts of research on OMT for spine and TMJ 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 If you treat patients that have musculoskeletal disorders with 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 MOBILE OMT – LOWER EXTREMITY and MOBILE – OMT UPPER EXTREMITY 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. ** Note: the video files download to your device upon installation and therefore do not require an internet connection). Corresponding exercise and home program module to complement the OMT techniques coming soon!!
Micro Guide
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Stop drowning in drug lists and bug charts. Antibiotics & Microbiology turns the hardest high-yield topics into clear, beautiful guides and exam-style quizzes you can master in minutes a day. Built for medical, pharmacy, nursing and dental students preparing for exams like USMLE Step 1, and for anyone who wants antibiotics and microbiology to finally make sense. ANTIBIOTICS: 25 GUIDES From penicillins, cephalosporins and carbapenems to vancomycin, fluoroquinolones, TB drugs, antifungals, antivirals, HIV and hepatitis C therapy. Each guide covers the mechanism, spectrum, clinical uses, side effects, interactions and resistance. MICROBES: 34 ORGANISMS Staph, Strep, Clostridia, Listeria, TB, E. coli, Pseudomonas, Neisseria, H. pylori, syphilis, Lyme and more. For each one you get key features, virulence factors, the diseases it causes, diagnosis and treatment. LAB: 21 STAINS & AGARS Gram, Ziehl-Neelsen, India ink, silver, PAS and Congo red stains, plus chocolate, MacConkey, Thayer-Martin, EMB, Sabouraud and more. Learn what each one shows and when to use it. QUIZ: 247 EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS - 20 topics: mechanisms, drug of choice, side effects, clinical vignettes, toxins, resistance, zoonoses and more - Every answer has a clear explanation - 50/50 hints when you're stuck - Mixed Practice for quick random sets - Redo just your mistakes - Track your accuracy, progress and daily streak SMART STUDY TOOLS - Gram ID Flowchart: identify bacteria step by step - Spectrum Finder: see which drugs cover which bugs - Mechanism Map: where every antimicrobial hits - Empiric Therapy: typical first choices by syndrome - High-yield Mnemonics - Bacterial Toxins: mechanisms and classic diseases - Zoonoses & Vectors: from exposure to organism - Pregnancy: which antimicrobials are safe and which to avoid 9 LANGUAGES English, Arabic, French, Spanish, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese and Russian. The app follows your device language, and you can switch anytime. FREE TO START Lots of content is free. Unlock any locked item by watching a short video, or get Unlock Everything once to open all guides, quizzes and tools and remove ads forever. It's a one-time purchase, not a subscription. For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice, local guidelines or clinical judgment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Micro Guide at Free against Mobile OMT Spine's $19.99. Mobile OMT Spine's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On 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
Micro Guide is free to download; Mobile OMT Spine costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mobile OMT Spine ships an update every 6 months, Micro Guide every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile OMT Spine | Micro Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 863 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Clinically Relevant Technologies | Ahmed Alalem |
In-app purchases
Mobile OMT Spine
No in-app purchases
Micro Guide
No in-app purchases
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