pGALS vs Pediatric Simulation Games
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pGALS
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The pGALS app is a resource to demonstrate a basic musculoskeletal examination in children. The audience for the pGALS app is primarily medical students but is also relevant for nurses, allied health and any other health care professionals working with children. The pGALS app includes details of the pGALS step, what to look for and how to record findings. Multiple pGALS language translations are available.
Pediatric Simulation Games
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With this application, you can follow your team’s updates during the Pediatric Simulation Games and keep track of the matches. Judges can evaluate independently through the app, thanks to a convenient and intuitive page. The system will automatically record the entered information and generate the matches.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pediatric Simulation Games at every 5 days against pGALS's every 6 months. pGALS's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pGALS ships an update every 6 months, Pediatric Simulation Games every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on January 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pGALS | Pediatric Simulation Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PReS - Paediatric Rheumatology European Society | Edoardo Roberto Ginghina |
In-app purchases
pGALS
No in-app purchases
Pediatric Simulation Games
No in-app purchases
