Comparison

MIETHKE vs Spine

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

Head to head
About

MIETHKE

This application visually demonstrates how gravitational valves, used to treat hydrocephalus, function. It explains how body position affects valve opening pressure and includes an X-ray recognition tool for valve setting control. Various specific valve models are illustrated.

Highlights
  • Illustrates gravitational valve functionality
  • Explains body position impact on valve pressure
  • Includes X-ray recognition tool
  • Demonstrates multiple valve models
  • Visualizes hydrocephalus treatment principles
Features
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This app illustrates the functionality of all MIETHKE Gravitational Valves which are used for the treatment of hydrocephalus. These valves are developed and manufactured by MIETHKE. The app helps to better understand the basic principle of MIETHKE Gravitational Valves and illustrates the relationship and effect of the human body position (upright - oblique- supine) on the valve opening pressure. Furthermore, the control of valve settings can be undertaken by using the X-ray recognition tool. Valves which are demonstrated in this app are - M.blue, proSA, proGAV 2.0, proGAV, GAV 2.0, GAV, paediGAV, miniNAV, SHUNTASSISTANT 2.0, SHUNTASSISTANT and the DSV. Christoph Miethke GmbH & Co.KG develops, produces and sells neurosurgical implants for the treatment of hydrocephalus. Do you have any wishes or suggestions concerning the further development of this app? Contact us: info@miethke.com.

About

Spine

Access essential medical literature and randomized trials in an easy-to-read format. This subscription-based service provides immediate access to updated content, helping medical professionals and students quickly review key studies and enhance their knowledge.

Highlights
  • Review seminal studies quickly
  • Server-based platform for immediate updates
  • Annual subscription service
  • Covers surgical and non-surgical management
  • Citation information for further study
  • Updated every 1-3 months
Features
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Spine: What’s the data?, 3rd Edition This is the new and improved version of an app that puts the power of knowledge in the palm of your hand! Essential literature, including a voluminous body of randomized, controlled trials, is reviewed and presented in an easy-to-read format. The user can review seminal studies on a topic in seconds. The application uses a server-based platform, so that new entries are made immediately available to the user. It functions as an annual subscription-based service. Staff surgeons, review and update your knowledge quickly, between clinic patients, if necessary! Residents and medical students, get bulletproof protection from unpleasant pimp sessions! PAs and NPs, get the information you need, fast! Four hundred references are included, covering topics in the major areas of surgical and non-surgical management. Citation information is provided, permitting the user to pursue additional, in-depth study. No matter what your level of training or expertise, this app can make you better! Users should be aware that the content of this app overlaps with that of another app, entitled "Neurosurgery: What’s the data?", which covers the breadth of neurosurgery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The annual subscription fee is $1.99. This is an auto-subscription app - content is updated every 1-3 months Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Terms of Use: https://whatsthedata.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy:  https://whatsthedata.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

MIETHKE4 screens
Spine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MIETHKE at none against Spine's 1. MIETHKE also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 26 months). Spine's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 1). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spine sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. MIETHKE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MIETHKE against 4.9 for Spine. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spine has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of MIETHKE's written reviews are positive against 75% of Spine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIETHKE ships an update every 5 months, Spine every 26 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MIETHKE versus Spine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIETHKESpine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 26 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB20 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMiethke GmbH & Co. KGLimbix LLC

Customer experience

MIETHKE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Spine

All ratings59 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

MIETHKE

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Spine

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Year

Questions

Is MIETHKE free?
MIETHKE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spine free?
Spine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MIETHKE or Spine?
MIETHKE is rated higher. MIETHKE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Spine averages 4.9 from 59 ratings.
Do MIETHKE or Spine have ads?
Neither MIETHKE nor Spine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIETHKE or Spine?
MIETHKE ships an update every 5 months, and Spine every 26 months. Most recently, MIETHKE was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spine on November 1, 2026.

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