Hematox vs PalpationMapp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hematox
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Hematox costs $3.99 and PalpationMapp $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hematox ships an update every 3 months, PalpationMapp every 17 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Hematox | PalpationMapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (83 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 83 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #68 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 541 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pierre Chaillet | Books 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
Hematox
No in-app purchases
PalpationMapp
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hematox free?
Is PalpationMapp free?
Do Hematox or PalpationMapp have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hematox or PalpationMapp?
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