Comparison

Hematox vs PalpationMapp

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

Head to head
About

Hematox

Features
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Hematox®, a bibliographical databank based on drug-induced blood disorders, was created in 1983 by Michel BIOUR (MD, PhD), and monthly updated in accordance with other bibliographical databases to the analysis of the references cited in the articles. All the published cases for selection and classification were re-evaluated in accordance with criterions usually validated in hematology. 1069 drugs are registered with 15126 corresponding and available references. Anticancer drugs and immunomodulators, well known for their intrinsic hematotoxicity, are not indexed in Hematox.

About

PalpationMapp

This app offers a visual guide to identifying and palpating 91 essential muscles. It provides clear instructions and overlay images to help users deepen their understanding of the musculoskeletal system and master palpation skills.

Highlights
  • 91 essential muscles in HD video
  • 200 overlay anatomy images
  • Muscle identification and engagement
  • Bony landmark identification
  • Differentiate muscles from adjacent structures
  • Menu-guided navigation
Features
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PalpationMapp is an easy-to-navigate visual guide to identifying and palpating 91 essential muscles. Acclaimed author of Trail Guide to the Body, Andrew Biel provides clear instructions that will build your confidence as you practice palpating with precision. With PalpationMapp, students and practitioners in the manual therapy professionals deepen their understanding of the musculoskeletal system and master their palpation skills. Features of this app include: • 91 essential muscles presented in a HD quality video format • 200 beautiful overlay images from the Trail Guide to the Body textbook depict underlying anatomy during palpation • Check-it box, for nearly every muscle, which helps the user confirm the location of the muscle being palpated This app teaches the user to: • Identify key bony landmarks • Identify and engage muscles • Palpate and get a sense of fiber direction • Differentiate muscles from adjacent structures • Shorten and lengthen muscles Menu-guided navigation to individual palpation clips within the app is a breeze. PalpationMapp is a convenient, at-your-fingertips educational tool that will take you further on the path to mastery of palpation.

Screenshots

Hematox4 screens
PalpationMapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hematox at $3.99 against PalpationMapp's $14.99. Hematox also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months). PalpationMapp's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hematox costs $3.99 and PalpationMapp $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hematox ships an update every 3 months, PalpationMapp every 17 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hematox versus PalpationMapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHematoxPalpationMapp
Price$3.99 — better$14.99
Rating—4.6 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—67.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—83 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB541 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPierre ChailletBooks of Discovery

Bugs and requests

Hematox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

PalpationMapp

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch or navigation
  • Videos do not play
  • Functionality broken after iOS updates (especially iOS 11, 13)
  • No sound in videos (historical issue)
  • App not available in Canadian App Store

Requested features

4 requests
  • Content for teaching trigger points
  • Update for current iOS versions
  • Add sound to videos (historical)
  • Make all book videos available in the app

In-app purchases

None

Hematox

No in-app purchases

None

PalpationMapp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hematox free?
Hematox costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PalpationMapp free?
PalpationMapp costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hematox or PalpationMapp have ads?
Neither Hematox nor PalpationMapp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hematox or PalpationMapp?
Hematox ships an update every 3 months, and PalpationMapp every 17 months. Most recently, Hematox was updated on September 22, 2026 and PalpationMapp on September 22, 2026.

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