Comparison

Device Guide vs BackTable

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

Head to head
About

Device Guide

This medical app offers a comprehensive directory of vascular and coronary interventional devices for US and CE Mark markets. Easily search product specifications, company details, and web resources in a centralized tool. Regular updates ensure access to the latest product information.

Highlights
  • Vascular and coronary interventional device listing
  • US and CE Mark market coverage
  • Searchable product sizes and configurations
  • Company information and web resources
  • Regular product updates
Features
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The Device Guide app, brought to you by Endovascular Today and Cardiac Interventions Today, provides a comprehensive listing of vascular and coronary interventional devices available in both the United States and CE Mark markets. This easy-to-use format places all four editions of our Guides (US and European) into one central tool, making it easier to search sizes, configurations, and unique characteristics of each product, along with company information, web resources, and product links for even more detailed information. With products updates and added regularly, this app delivers a hands-on tool that is a must-have for anyone in the vascular interventional fields.

About

BackTable

This platform offers on-demand, peer-to-peer clinical insights and expert interviews for healthcare providers. Access practical knowledge and technical tips across various medical specialties through curated podcasts.

Highlights
  • Podcast-based learning
  • Peer-to-peer clinical insights
  • Expert interviews
  • Case discussions
  • Personalized content recommendations
  • On-demand access
Features
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BackTable is a podcast-based learning platform built for healthcare providers, offering open access, on demand, peer-to-peer clinical insights, case discussions, and expert interviews across specialties like Oncology, Cardiology, Urology, Interventional Radiology, ENT, OB/GYN, and more. Curated by physician content creators, BackTable provides practical knowledge and technical tips that you can apply to your day-to-day practice. Follow shows, find episodes, and get personalized content recommendations based on your medical interests. Disclaimer: The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of BackTable belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

Screenshots

Device Guide4 screens
BackTable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BackTable at 100% against Device Guide's 57%. BackTable also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Device Guide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device Guide ships an update every 3 months, BackTable fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Device Guide versus BackTable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevice GuideBackTable
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB70 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFyra LLCBackTable Inc.

Customer experience

Device Guide

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

BackTable

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Device Guide

No in-app purchases

None

BackTable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device Guide free?
Device Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackTable free?
BackTable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Device Guide or BackTable have ads?
BackTable shows ads; Device Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, Device Guide or BackTable?
Device Guide ships an update every 3 months, and BackTable fortnightly. Most recently, Device Guide was updated on June 8, 2026 and BackTable on September 11, 2026.

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