Comparison

Surgical Instruments Catalog vs CSTSetup

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

Head to head
About

Surgical Instruments Catalog

Features
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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

About

CSTSetup

This medical app provides surgical technologists, students, and nurses with detailed surgical setups, an instrument library, a medical dictionary, and exam preparation tools. It allows users to build custom setups and log clinical cases for their programs.

Highlights
  • 280+ surgical setups
  • 3,100+ surgical instruments with 3D models
  • 3,700+ medical terms explained
  • Certification exam practice (CST, TS-C, CRCST, etc.)
  • Custom setup creation
  • Clinical case logging for programs
  • Built-in medical dictionary
Features
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Know the case before you scrub in. CSTSetup is the clinical companion built for surgical technologists, students, OR nurses and educators: your setups, your instrument library, a built-in medical dictionary, your exam prep and your case log, all in one place. SURGICAL SETUPS 280+ setups across General, Cardiac, ENT, Neuro, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Plastics, Urology and Vascular. Each one shows the tray grouped by what every instrument does, the room (equipment, prep and drape, suture and medicines), a 30-second summary and the case step by step, with the circulator's side for Pro. General Surgery is free; Pro unlocks every specialty. THE FULL INSTRUMENT LIBRARY 3,100+ surgical instruments with real photographs, every name techs use and handling notes, sorted by class, standard tray and maker. Study them as flashcards. Pro members can turn, zoom and open real 3D models of hundreds of them. A BUILT-IN MEDICAL DICTIONARY 3,700+ terms explained in plain words. Tap an underlined word in any setup, instrument or exam question to see what it means, how it's said and the word parts that build it. STUDY FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION EXAM Practice for the CST (NBSTSA), TS-C (NCCT), CRCST (HSPA), CSPDT (CBSPD) and CSFA (NBSTSA) exams: practice by area with the why behind every answer, timed exams matched to the real pass mark, and a daily five questions to keep your streak going. Your progress shows your practice score, your weakest area, your streak and your whole year of study. BUILD YOUR OWN SETUPS Save your surgeon's way as a setup of your own, right on your phone. No account needed to start; sign in and it syncs to the web. BUILT FOR SURGICAL TECH PROGRAMS Log every case for your program: choose AST, NCCT or CC4SA, check off what you did in the room, and get an instant First Scrub, Second Scrub or Observation answer before it goes to your instructor. Clock your clinical hours from the clinical site. CAN'T FIND A SETUP? Ask for it 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, in every CSTSetup exam app and on cstsetup.com. Download CSTSetup and put the whole back table in your pocket.

Screenshots

Surgical Instruments Catalog4 screens
CSTSetup4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Surgical Instruments Catalog versus CSTSetup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurgical Instruments CatalogCSTSetup
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRER MedAppsCSTSetup

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Surgical Instruments Catalog

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access - 50% Off$24.99
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
2 purchases

CSTSetup

Subscriptions2
  • CSTSetup Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
  • CSTSetup Yearly Pro$155.991 Year

Questions

Is Surgical Instruments Catalog free?
Surgical Instruments Catalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CSTSetup free?
CSTSetup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Surgical Instruments Catalog or CSTSetup have ads?
Neither Surgical Instruments Catalog nor CSTSetup shows ads.

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