Surgical Instruments Catalog vs CSTSetup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surgical Instruments Catalog
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A visual reference resource designed to help learners and surgical staff accurately identify and understand surgical instruments. This resource presents commonly used surgical instruments with clear images, names, classifications, and typical clinical uses. Instruments are organized systematically to support fast recognition during exams and practical assessments. Emphasis is placed on exam relevance and real operating theater familiarity, helping users avoid common identification errors. The structured layout supports rapid revision before OSCEs, viva exams, and clinical postings. Suitable for medical students, surgical trainees, nurses, and operating theater staff preparing for practical examinations and improving confidence with surgical instruments. Key Features: - Visual catalog of common surgical instruments - Clear naming and classification by use - Exam-oriented identification support - Structured for rapid OSCE revision - Designed for theater and practical learning Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional surgical training or clinical judgment. Always follow institutional protocols and qualified supervision in clinical settings. Terms of Use – https://rermedapps.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy – https://rermedapps.com/privacy-policy
CSTSetup
This app provides surgical technologists, students, and educators with a comprehensive library of surgical setups, instrument details, and case log verification. Master hundreds of procedures, identify over 2,700 instruments, and ensure your clinical experience counts towards your logbook.
- Hundreds of surgical setups
- 2,700+ instrument library
- Instrument identification and details
- Surgical case log evaluator
- Procedural blueprints
- Instrument handling cautions
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Step into the operating room with confidence. CSTSetup is the clinical companion built for surgical technologists, students and OR educators — your setups, your instrument library, your exam prep and your case log, all in one place. SURGICAL SETUPS 250+ step-by-step setups across General, Cardiac, ENT, Neuro, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Plastics, Urology and Vascular, each with the exact instruments and supplies for the case. General Surgery is free; Pro unlocks every specialty. THE FULL INSTRUMENT LIBRARY Its own tab now: 2,800+ surgical instruments with real photographs, alternate names and handling notes. Pro members can turn, zoom and open real 3D models of hundreds of them. STUDY FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM A full exam-prep home on the Study tab for the CST (NBSTSA), TS-C (NCCT), CRCST (HSPA), CSPDT (CBSPD) and CSFA (NBSTSA) exams: practice by area, timed exams matched to the real pass mark, and a daily five questions to keep your streak going. CASE LOG EVALUATOR Choose AST, NCCT or CC4SA, check off what you did in the room, and get an instant First Scrub / Second Scrub / Observation answer before you submit it to your program director. CAN'T FIND A SETUP? Ask for it from the Help Desk, right in the app, and we'll notify you when it's built. ONE SUBSCRIPTION CSTSetup Pro unlocks every specialty, the full library, 3D models and every certification exam — in this app, in Instruments, and on cstsetup.com. Download CSTSetup and put the whole back table in your pocket.
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Verdict
Surgical Instruments Catalog and CSTSetup are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Surgical Instruments Catalog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CSTSetup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Surgical Instruments Catalog | CSTSetup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RER MedApps | CSTSetup |
In-app purchases
Surgical Instruments Catalog
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Access - 50% Off$24.99
- Lifetime Access$49.99
CSTSetup
- CSTSetup Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
- CSTSetup Yearly Pro$155.991 Year
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