Comparison

CSTSetup vs Tray Pilot

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of surgical setups
  • 2,700+ instrument library
  • Instrument identification and details
  • Surgical case log evaluator
  • Procedural blueprints
  • Instrument handling cautions
Features
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Step into the operating room with absolute confidence. CSTSetup is the ultimate clinical companion designed exclusively for surgical technologists, students, and OR educators. Whether you are navigating your first clinical rotations, prepping for the CST exam, or preparing for an unfamiliar specialty, CSTSetup puts the entire back table right in your pocket. Key Features: 1. Master Hundreds of Surgical Setups Never walk into a case blind. Access step-by-step procedural blueprints and instrument lists for hundreds of surgical procedures. Explore our free General Surgery setups, or upgrade to Pro for Cardiac, ENT, Neurology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, and more. Each setup provides a detailed breakdown of the exact instruments and supplies you need so you can stay steps ahead of the surgeon. 2. The Ultimate 2,700+ Instrument Library Ditch the heavy textbooks. Utilize our smart global search to instantly identify over 2,700 surgical instruments featuring high-fidelity images, alternate names, and handling cautions. The database is intuitively organized by functional categories—such as Grasping & Holding, Retracting & Exposing, and Cutting & Dissecting—allowing you to quickly build visual recall and muscle memory. 3. Surgical Case Log Evaluator Stop second-guessing your clinical requirements. Use our free, built-in evaluator to instantly verify if a procedure will count toward your final logbook. Simply select your accreditation type (AST, NCCT, or CC4SA), input the procedure, and check off the specific tasks you performed in the OR. The app immediately evaluates your input and calculates whether your participation qualifies for a First Scrub, Second Scrub, or Observation role. It is the perfect, quick-reference verification tool to ensure you know exactly how a case counts before you submit it to your program director. Take control of your clinicals and your career. Download CSTSetup today and transform your device into the most powerful tool in your operating room.

About

Tray Pilot

Features
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TrayPilot is the modern solution for hospital Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) to track surgical instrument trays from vendor drop-off through sterilization and into the operating room. Designed for SPD technicians, OR nurses, surgical vendors, and supervisors, TrayPilot replaces paper logs and spreadsheets with a streamlined digital workflow that keeps everyone on the same page. KEY FEATURES: Dashboard — See today's cases, pending approvals, and vendor drop-offs at a glance. Quick-action buttons get you where you need to go instantly. Case Management — Create and manage surgical cases with full tray lists, surgeon preference cards, and real-time status tracking. Edit case dates, flag issues, request approvals, and mark trays as ready. Tray Tracking Pipeline — Follow every tray through the complete sterilization workflow: Vendor Drop Off, Decontamination, Wrapped, and Sterilized. Color-coded status badges make it easy to see where everything stands. QR Code Scanning — Generate and print QR tags for every tray showing case details, doctor, date, company, and tray name. Scan trays at each processing step for instant check-in. Surgeon Preference Cards — Store and auto-populate instrument preferences by doctor and procedure, ensuring the right trays are pulled every time. SPD Overview — A dedicated backend hub for supervisors with employee tracking per sterilization step and QR check-in scanning. Approvals Workflow — Review, approve, or reject case setups and tray requests with a complete audit trail. Shelf Stock Management — Track backup inventory and ensure critical instruments are always available. Push Notifications — Stay informed with real-time alerts for case updates, approval requests, and status changes. Vendor-Specific Access — Vendor representatives see only their own company's trays and cases, maintaining data separation and security. Built for HIPAA-aware environments with secure data handling, encryption, and role-based access control. TrayPilot is the surgical tray management platform hospitals have been waiting for.

Screenshots

CSTSetup4 screens
Tray Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tray Pilot at none against CSTSetup's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CSTSetup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Tray Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CSTSetup versus Tray Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSTSetupTray Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCSTSetupMatt Rodriguez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CSTSetup

Subscriptions2
  • CSTSetup Monthly Pro$12.991 Month
  • CSTSetup Yearly Pro$155.991 Year
None

Tray Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CSTSetup free?
CSTSetup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tray Pilot free?
Tray Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CSTSetup or Tray Pilot have ads?
Neither CSTSetup nor Tray Pilot shows ads.

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