AO/OTA Fracture Classification vs Fractures
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AO/OTA Fracture Classification
This medical reference tool helps physicians and surgeons classify fractures and dislocations using the 2018 AO/OTA system. It provides a streamlined, clinically relevant guide for coding skeletal trauma, aiding in research and outcome assessments.
- Classify fractures and dislocations
- Utilize common terminology
- Apply classification principles
- Provide standard codes for research
- Information on radiological investigations
- High-quality, enlargeable x-rays
- Search function for fracture codes
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Tool for classifying fractures The 2018 AO/OTA Fracture and Dislocation Classification is a streamlined, concise, and clinically relevant tool for coding fractures and dislocations. It is the standard classification used by trauma surgeons and physicians dealing with skeletal trauma worldwide. The Classification was revised in 2018 and the new app was updated to reflect these changes. The app provides beginners and experts with a reference tool to: • Learn how to apply the classification system • Utilize common terminology when classifying fractures • Apply the principles of fracture classification • Provide standard codes for research purposes The content and design of the app makes the Classification simpler to use. The AO/OTA Classification app makes injury descriptions more reliable, thus improving research and fracture outcomes assessments. Features: • Information regarding radiological investigations used for classifying a specific fracture • Common pitfalls with imaging are addressed • All new fracture illustrations • High-quality, enlargeable x-rays are included • Fracture codes can be added to "Favorites" for personalized reference • The new "Search" function allows users to quickly access any fracture code • Principles of fracture classification
Fractures
This free medical reference app provides emergency physicians and healthcare providers with easy-to-use guidance on managing fractures and bony injuries. It features a bone map, step-by-step splinting instructions, and offline access to expert-approved content.
- Bone map for injury selection
- Keyword search for fractures
- Step-by-step splinting instructions
- Offline access to information
- Expert-approved and curated content
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Say hello to Fractures.app - your new best friend when it comes to dealing with fractures and bony injuries! This awesome (and free) app is here to make life easier for emergency physicians and healthcare providers, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out. Key Features: - Easy-to-use interface: Use our bone map to select the injured region and get a selection of fractures. You can also search through a comprehensive list with just a keyword. - Step-by-step guidance: No more guesswork! Our app gives you straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions on splint application and managing all sorts of fractures. - Offline support: No internet? No problem: Get crucial fracture info even when you're offline, so you're always ready to roll. - Trustworthy content & expert-approved: Rest easy knowing that all information in Fractures.app is meticulously curated, reviewed, and updated by a team of medical experts, so you're always working with reliable and accurate knowledge. Fractures.app is changing the game for healthcare providers everywhere, putting top-notch fracture treatment info right at your fingertips. Disclaimer: This application is not intended to be used by non-clinicians. If you are not a clinician and have sustained a laceration - please seek professional medical attention.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fractures at 100% against AO/OTA Fracture Classification's 38%. Fractures also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). AO/OTA Fracture Classification's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fractures holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of AO/OTA Fracture Classification's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fractures's.
AO/OTA Fracture Classification ships an update every 5 months, Fractures every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AO/OTA Fracture Classification | Fractures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AO Foundation | Tom Fadial |
Customer experience
AO/OTA Fracture Classification
Fractures
In-app purchases
AO/OTA Fracture Classification
No in-app purchases
Fractures
No in-app purchases
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