Comparison

Scrub Tech Notes vs SMRTSCRUB

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

Head to head
About

Scrub Tech Notes

Features
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Never Forget the Details. Be Prepared for Every Case. Scrub Tech Notes is designed specifically for Surgical Technologists to organize supplies, instruments, doctor preferences, and all those small details that make the difference between a smooth procedure and a frustrating one. When you're prepared, doctors trust you, circulators appreciate you, and you become an invaluable team member. HOW IT WORKS Set up a surgeon profile with glove sizes, gown sizes, and assistant information. Add procedures for that surgeon with detailed notes about extra supplies, instrument preferences, medications, and setup specifics. Take photos of your backtable and mayo tray layouts to document exactly how each surgeon likes their instruments arranged. When it's time for a case you haven't done in a while, open the app and quickly review the details so you arrive confident and prepared. KEY FEATURES • Surgeon glove and gown sizes • Assistant/PA glove and gown sizes • Organize procedures by surgeon • Document extra instruments and supplies • Photo documentation of backtable and mayo setups • Notes for medications and surgeon preferences • Quick search and review before cases FOR STUDENT SURGICAL TECHS Document setups and take photos of backtable and mayo tray configurations to learn faster. Bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world OR experience. Organize procedure steps and build confidence before each clinical rotation. FOR TRAVELING SURGICAL TECHS Remember all the doctors you work with across different facilities. Working with many different surgeons makes it difficult to remember details, especially for complex procedures. Even draping an ortho case can be very specific. Keep portable checklists so you arrive organized at every assignment. CREATED BY A SURGICAL TECH "As a surgical tech working with many different doctors and facilities, I started manually keeping notes and photos on my phone. The process was cumbersome and time-consuming. That's why I created Scrub Tech Notes—to make it easy to document those little details that make a big difference in every case." PRIVACY FOCUSED Simple subscription model with no ads and no tracking of your personal information. Your notes stay private and secure on your device. Stop guessing what you need for a case. Start being the prepared team member everyone relies on. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SMRTSCRUB

Streamline operating room efficiency with a digital preference card manager and surgical case log. Organize surgical setups, instrument preferences, and schedules with an intuitive interface and hands-free dictation. It securely stores professional setups without patient data.

Highlights
  • Digital preference cards
  • Hands-free dictation
  • Surgical case scheduler
  • Team collaboration
  • Comprehensive libraries
  • Timeline & milestones
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SMRTSCRUB: Surgical Case Log & Preference Cards Elevate your Operating Room efficiency with SMRTSCRUB—the ultimate digital preference card manager and surgical case log designed specifically for surgeons, scrub nurses, and OR teams. Say goodbye to loose, disorganized paper notes and outdated printouts. SMRTSCRUB puts your surgical setups, instrument preferences, and case schedules right in your pocket with an intuitive, minimalist UI tailored for high-pressure medical environments. WHY SMRTSCRUB? * OR-Optimized UI: Designed with surgical workflows in mind. A minimalist interface that allows rapid navigation, even in fast-paced clinical environments. * Hands-Free Dictation: Add instrument preferences on the go. Dictate notes hands-free using our integrated voice-to-text feature—perfect when you're on the move or wearing gloves. * No Patient Data (HIPAA Safe): SMRTSCRUB is completely secure and HIPAA-compliant. We do not collect or store any patient information, keeping your professional surgical setups private and protected. KEY FEATURES: * Digital Preference Cards: Create and customize structured preference cards. Save surgeon details, hand preferences, music choices, positioning equipment, medications, and step-by-step operative workflows. * Comprehensive Libraries: Access a built-in library of medical supplies and sutures to add items to your cards with a single tap. * Surgical Case Scheduler: Organize your schedule with an interactive calendar. Set surgery dates, durations, specific operating rooms (ORs), and add surgical team members. * Timeline & Milestones: Log key moments in real-time, such as the "Time Out" safety checklist, to maintain an accurate case log. * Team Collaboration & Shared Library (Premium/Enterprise): Share preference cards with your team to ensure everyone is on the same page. Download public cards and upload your own templates to contribute to the scrub community. Whether you are a seasoned surgeon looking to standardize your workflows or a scrub technician managing complex instrument setups, SMRTSCRUB is your go-to digital assistant in the OR. Download SMRTSCRUB today and experience a smarter, paperless operating room! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scrub Tech Notes4 screens
SMRTSCRUB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scrub Tech Notes at 13.0 against SMRTSCRUB's 15.6. 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. Scrub Tech Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SMRTSCRUB sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scrub Tech Notes versus SMRTSCRUB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrub Tech NotesSMRTSCRUB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperScrubtech NotesSMRTSCRUB LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scrub Tech Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
4 purchases

SMRTSCRUB

Subscriptions4
  • Smrtscrub Premium$1.991 Month
  • Smrtscrub Premium$4.991 Month
  • Smrtscrub Premium$9.991 Year
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  • Smrtscrub Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scrub Tech Notes free?
Scrub Tech Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMRTSCRUB free?
SMRTSCRUB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrub Tech Notes or SMRTSCRUB have ads?
Neither Scrub Tech Notes nor SMRTSCRUB shows ads.

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