BYTM vs Port Placer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BYTM
This app offers advanced surgical training for healthcare professionals, featuring world-class educators, hands-on labs, and a comprehensive curriculum. Learn from master surgeons and stay updated on the latest advancements in the field.
- Learn from world-class surgeons
- Hands-on cadaver labs
- Comprehensive course library
- Live and on-demand webinars
- Global networking opportunities
- Flexible learning at your own pace
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Welcome to the future of surgical education. At Bringing You The Masters (BYTM), we are committed to providing healthcare professionals with unparalleled resources and training. Whether you're a seasoned surgeon looking to refine your skills or a medical student eager to learn from the best, BYTM has you covered. Why BYTM? World-Class Educators: Learn from renowned master surgeons from around the globe. Our faculty comprises the best in the field, ensuring you receive top-tier training. Hands-On Labs: Immerse yourself in our hands-on cadaver labs. Practice techniques on the freshest specimens available, guided by expert educators. Comprehensive Curriculum: Access a vast library of courses, webinars, workshops, and conferences. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and tools in the surgical world. Global Reach: Join live events simulcast in multiple languages, connecting with peers worldwide. Network, share knowledge, and grow together. Flexible Learning: Missed a live event? No worries. Our recorded content is accessible on-demand, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Innovation and Excellence: BYTM is dedicated to promoting excellence, innovation, and collaboration in the field of surgery. Our mission is to empower surgical professionals with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional patient care. Get Started Today! Whether you're looking to enhance your surgical skills, connect with experts, or explore the latest trends and tools, BYTM is your gateway to excellence. Join us in revolutionizing surgical education. Download the BYTM app now and embark on a journey toward surgical mastery. Elevate your career, improve patient outcomes, and become a true master in your field.
Port Placer
This app assists students and surgical residents in planning and documenting laparoscopic port placements according to specific surgeon preferences. It allows for precise port placement, automatic labeling, and high-resolution diagram export. Users can save and reference individual attending surgeon styles for consistent application.
- Plan laparoscopic port sites
- Record port placements
- Customize by surgeon preference
- Place ports of any size
- Automatic port labeling
- Export high-resolution diagrams
- Track attending surgeon styles
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Every attending places ports a little differently. Port Placer lets you record each setup in a few taps, instead of drawing it by hand. Tap the body to add a port, sized 1 to 12 mm Add a note like “camera” or “working” Hold a port to move it, tap it to change it Abdomen, plus left and right chest views KNOW THE SETUP BEFORE YOU SCRUB Save each case under the attending and procedure. Before your next case, look up exactly how that attending likes it. COMPARE ATTENDINGS See every attending’s setup for the same operation side by side. KEEP IT, SHARE IT Search any attending or procedure Edit a saved case at any time Share a diagram or save it to Photos PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your iPhone. Please leave out patient identifiers. For learning and notes. Not a medical device or a substitute for clinical judgment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Port Placer at every 2 months against BYTM's every 10 months. BYTM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BYTM against 5.0 for Port Placer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
BYTM ships an update every 10 months, Port Placer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BYTM | Port Placer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bringing You The Masters, Inc. | James Zamora |
Customer experience
BYTM
Port Placer
In-app purchases
BYTM
No in-app purchases
Port Placer
No in-app purchases
