Port Placer vs HARGiS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
HARGiS
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Overview Robotic GI Surgery is an educational mobile application designed for students, medical professionals, researchers, and learners who want to explore the principles, techniques, and innovations in robotic gastrointestinal surgery. This app provides academic and informational content only and serves as a learning resource, not a medical or patient-care application. Key Features Educational articles and academic content on robotic GI surgery Step-by-step explanations of surgical concepts and procedures Image galleries and visual learning resources Downloadable educational PDFs and reference materials Content curated for students, educators, and professionals Easy access to updates and innovations in robotic surgery
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HARGiS at 15.0 against Port Placer's 18.5. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Port Placer | HARGiS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | James Zamora | Sanjiv Haribhakt |
In-app purchases
Port Placer
No in-app purchases
HARGiS
No in-app purchases








