Comparison

AiRIC vs Mako Training

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

Head to head
About

AiRIC

Features
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Your Complete Orthopedic Surgical Reference AiRIC puts essential surgical information directly in your hands, helping surgeons and OR staff access critical procedure details when and where they need them. Key Features: Find Surgeons in Your Territory Quickly locate and connect with orthopedic surgeons by specialty and location. Build your professional network with an intuitive, searchable directory organized by practice area. Detailed Procedure Breakdowns Access step-by-step surgical procedure information including room setup requirements, implant specifications, and mayo stand configurations. Every detail you need for successful case preparation. Comprehensive Instrument Catalogs Browse complete instrument sets organized by procedure type. View detailed specifications including: Trays and backup trays Individual instrument details Soft goods and accessories Quick connect systems Implant Information Database Get instant access to implant specifications, sizing information, and key benefits. View detailed images and technical specifications for informed case planning. Popular Products Search Discover the most commonly used implants and systems across different procedures. Stay current with trending products in orthopedic surgery. Perfect For: Orthopedic surgeons Surgical sales representatives OR staff and surgical coordinators Hospital procurement teams Why AiRIC? AiRIC streamlines surgical preparation by consolidating critical information into one intuitive mobile platform. No more searching through multiple catalogs or manuals - everything you need is organized and accessible in seconds. Whether you're preparing for a total knee replacement, planning an orthopedic trauma case, or researching implant options, AiRIC delivers the information you need with exceptional clarity and ease of use.

About

Mako Training

An educational tool to practice Mako Total Knee balancing scenarios and visualize surgical plans. It reinforces key concepts of Mako workflows to build confidence for high-impact cases. This app is for training purposes only and not for clinical use.

Highlights
  • Practice Mako Total Knee balancing scenarios
  • Visualize surgical plans and outcomes
  • Reinforce Mako workflow concepts
  • Explore pre-set surgical cases
  • Build confidence in case preparation
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The Mako Training app is an educational tool designed to enhance your understanding of the Mako workflow beyond the operating room. Available as an additional Mako training tool, this app allows you to explore and interact with one of our ten pre-set cases and practice different balancing scenarios to strengthen your Mako Total Knee understanding. Strengthen your knowledge of the Mako surgical workflow and build confidence in evaluating different balancing scenarios to better prepare for high-impact cases. Key features: • Practice Mako Total Knee balancing scenarios • Visualize surgical plans and various planning outcomes • Reinforce key concepts of Mako workflows Note: This app is for training purposes only and is not for clinical use. The application is for informational purposes only, not for diagnostic use and not for treatment planning. The preoperative images on the Mako Training app have been formatted to fit this device and may appear different than similar images viewed on the Mako Total Knee application. All treatment planning must be conducted on the Mako Total Knee application. Not for intraoperative use. The information contained in this document is intended for healthcare professionals only. A surgeon must always rely on his or her own professional clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a particular product when treating a particular patient. Stryker does not dispense medical advice and recommends that surgeons be trained in the use of any particular product before using it in surgery. The information presented is intended to demonstrate the breadth of Stryker's product offerings. A surgeon must always refer to the package insert, product label and/or instructions for use before using any of Stryker's products. Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your sales representative if you have questions about the availability of products in your area. Stryker Corporation or its divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own, use or have applied for the following trademarks or service marks: Mako, Stryker. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners or holders. Copyright © 2026 Stryker JR-MAKDIG-OTHD-2092250_REV-1

Screenshots

AiRIC4 screens
Mako Training2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AiRIC at 15.1 against Mako Training's 18.0. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AiRIC versus Mako Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiRICMako Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB477 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAiric Technologies, IncStryker

In-app purchases

None

AiRIC

No in-app purchases

None

Mako Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AiRIC free?
AiRIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mako Training free?
Mako Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AiRIC or Mako Training have ads?
Neither AiRIC nor Mako Training shows ads.

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