Comparison

Embryology Lectures vs ALS Manager

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

Head to head
About

Embryology Lectures

Explore human anatomy through a comprehensive series of lectures on embryology. This app features 120 detailed diagrams with 90 minutes of audio narration, ideal for medical students and professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge.

Highlights
  • 120 detailed diagrams
  • 90 minutes of audio lectures
  • Zoomable diagrams
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Expert instruction from Dr. Robert Whitaker
Features
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Learn human anatomy with this app - our series of lectures on Embryology. The lectures are aimed at anyone who is studying human anatomy. They are ideal for medical or nursing students, biological studies students and physiotherapists or doctors looking to refresh their knowledge. The lectures are presented through a series of 120 diagrams with 90 minutes of accompanying audio. The diagrams can all be zoomed in using the pinch gesture and are presented in either portrait or landscape. The material is presented by Dr Robert Whitaker who spent his clinical career as a paediatric urological surgeon. Having retired from surgery, Dr Whitaker now teaches clinically applied topographical anatomy to first-year medical students at the University of Cambridge, in the UK. He also teaches clinically applied anatomy to surgical, radiological and other speciality trainees and is a former examiner for the MRCS at the English and Edinburgh Colleges of Surgeons. Dr Whitaker is also the co-author of the top selling book Instant Anatomy. See our website for more information - www.instantanatomy.net

About

ALS Manager

This app helps individuals manage daily symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It allows users to track pain, medications, moods, and other health data, presenting it in easy-to-understand charts. Users can also connect with care providers to share progress and access educational resources about ALS.

Highlights
  • Daily symptom and mood tracking
  • Medication and treatment management with reminders
  • Photo upload for visible symptom sharing
  • Care provider connection for progress monitoring
  • Educational resources on ALS
  • Data visualization with charts and graphs
  • Progress tracking and journaling
Features
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NOTE: This app integrates with the Health app so if you choose to also manage certain heart conditions and have an Apple Watch or other device that creates heart rate data, you can now send that data to your doctor through the app giving you full control over which data you send. No health data is collected or sent from device without you specifically doing it. Getting the Full Picture of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) When you are living with ALS, the ALS Manager can help you manage the symptoms that affect you every day. Studies show that people with chronic diseases can positively affect their lives by using @Point of Care apps to track pain, medications, and more—giving a sense of control over their conditions. For many, the best part of using ALS Manager, is seeing moods, pain, medications—even how often they journal—in colorful pie charts. When your health journey is presented this way, it is easier to spot trends, notice strengths, and identify areas of concern. When You Download ALS Manager and Register, You Can: • Track your progress and symptoms by filling in the daily journal with its sliders and buttons and watch your data transform into easy-to-read charts • Manage your medications and treatments, including reminders • Use the photo upload feature to share visible symptoms with care providers • Connect to care providers so they can monitor your progress between visits and better understand how your condition is affecting you • Stay up-to-date with the latest information on ALS when you access the “Learn More” section • In-app Help guides you through the features so you can get the most out of the app • Experience the new animated feature @Points Rewards and accumulate badges by using the app • Manage other health conditions with the same app A Wealth of Medical Expertise Going Back to 1980 Our @Point of Care platform is an award-winning digital technology. It provides mobile, desktop, digital clinical answers at the point of care through Projects In Knowledge™. To be able to connect with you and share your HIPAA-protected information, tell your care provider to download our @Point of Care Suite App or register online at www.atpointofcare.com.

Screenshots

Embryology Lectures4 screens
ALS Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ALS Manager at Free against Embryology Lectures's $3.99. ALS Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). Embryology Lectures's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ALS Manager is free to download; Embryology Lectures costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ALS Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Embryology Lectures ships an update every 10 months, ALS Manager every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Embryology Lectures versus ALS Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmbryology LecturesALS Manager
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB20 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrew Whitaker@Point of Care

Customer experience

Embryology Lectures

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ALS Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Embryology Lectures

No in-app purchases

None

ALS Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Embryology Lectures free?
Embryology Lectures costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALS Manager free?
ALS Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Embryology Lectures or ALS Manager?
ALS Manager is rated higher. Embryology Lectures averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ALS Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Embryology Lectures or ALS Manager have ads?
Neither Embryology Lectures nor ALS Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Embryology Lectures or ALS Manager?
Embryology Lectures ships an update every 10 months, and ALS Manager every 4 months. Most recently, Embryology Lectures was updated on October 26, 2026 and ALS Manager on October 8, 2026.

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