Comparison

Surgical Suture Material vs CFR Obs Sim

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

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About

Surgical Suture Material

Features
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Surgical Suture Materials is a comprehensive visual guide to suture threads and surgical needles, structured by their type and practical use. Key features: 1) High-quality images of surgical needles and suture materials with clear, concise descriptions. 2) Interactive “Check Yourself” section to reinforce learning. 3) Clean, intuitive interface for quick reference and study on the go.

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CFR Obs Sim

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Description Patient Obs Simulator is a realistic patient observation training tool designed for tutors running CFR clinical simulation sessions. Select from 14 clinical scenarios and watch a patient's vital signs change in real time, from a stable starting presentation through to deterioration or improvement. The trainee CFR practises taking observations, identifies clinical concern using NEWS2 scoring, and develops the habit of systematic assessment under realistic time pressure. Designed for tutors The simulator runs in tutor view: patient history, clinical cues, and trend information are visible only to the person running the session. Reveal details only when the trainee asks, replicating real pre-hospital history-taking. A built-in help guide walks new tutors through every feature. 14 clinical scenarios Asthma · Sepsis · Hypoglycaemia · Hyperglycaemia · Overdose · COPD · Hyperventilation · Angina · Myocardial Infarction · Cardiac Arrest · Anaphylaxis · Stroke · Head Injury · Pulmonary Embolus Each scenario includes a unique patient: name, age, gender, past medical history, medications, last oral intake, and events leading up to the call and three vital sign snapshots: starting, deterioration, and improvement. Real-time NEWS2 scoring Vital signs are automatically scored using the national NEWS2 early warning system. The total score, RAG status, and per-parameter breakdown update in real time as the scenario progresses. COPD scenarios use NEWS2 SpO₂ Scale 2 automatically. Observation tracking Six vital parameters — heart rate, respiratory rate, SpO₂, blood pressure, ACVPU consciousness level, and blood glucose — each have a Take button the trainee activates when they assess that parameter. Once all six are taken, the set can be logged with a timestamp and NEWS2 score for post-session debrief. Controls built for teaching Deteriorate / Hold / Improve trend selector Speed control (×1 to ×5) Jump directly to deterioration or improvement endpoints Observation log with full vital set history Patient information sheet for reference during the session Suitable for: First responders · Clinical skills tutors · Simulation educators Designed for teaching simulation only. Not validated for use in real patient care or clinical decision-making.

Screenshots

Surgical Suture Material4 screens
CFR Obs Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CFR Obs Sim at none against Surgical Suture Material's shown. CFR Obs Sim also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months). Surgical Suture Material's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

Surgical Suture Material ships an update every 14 months, CFR Obs Sim every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Surgical Suture Material versus CFR Obs Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurgical Suture MaterialCFR Obs Sim
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRoman MoiseevMichael D. Thompson

In-app purchases

None

Surgical Suture Material

No in-app purchases

None

CFR Obs Sim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surgical Suture Material free?
Surgical Suture Material is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CFR Obs Sim free?
CFR Obs Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surgical Suture Material or CFR Obs Sim have ads?
Surgical Suture Material shows ads; CFR Obs Sim does not.
Which is updated more often, Surgical Suture Material or CFR Obs Sim?
Surgical Suture Material ships an update every 14 months, and CFR Obs Sim every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surgical Suture Material was updated on October 17, 2026 and CFR Obs Sim on October 25, 2026.

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