Comparison

CSFA Surgical First Assistant vs Surgical Instrument Learning

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

Head to head
About

CSFA Surgical First Assistant

Features
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Certified Surgical First Assistant Exam Prep 2026 helps you pass with 1211+ realistic practice questions, each with a clear explanation. FEATURES - 1211+ practice questions with detailed answer explanations - Study modes: quick 10, mock exam, timed, missed questions, and study by topic - Progress tracking with subject accuracy and a learning curve - Works offline so you can study anywhere - Clean, distraction-free design built for focused study Whether you are just starting or doing a final review before test day, Certified Surgical First Assistant Exam Prep gives you the questions and explanations you need to build confidence and pass. SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all questions and features with an auto-renewable subscription: Weekly ($4.99), Monthly ($12.99), or Yearly ($39.99). A one-time Lifetime unlock ($39.99) is also available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flysky-privacy.pages.dev This is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official testing organization.

About

Surgical Instrument Learning

Master surgical instruments with flashcards and exams based on real photographs. Practice identifying instruments for specific surgeries and trays, track your progress, and even add custom instruments. Pro members get access to interactive 3D models.

Highlights
  • 3,300+ instruments with photos
  • Flashcards, practice tests, timed exams
  • 3D instrument models (Pro)
  • Tray and surgery practice
  • Progress tracking
  • Custom instrument addition
  • Instrument of the Day
Features
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Learn every surgical instrument by sight, then prove it under exam conditions. Built for surgical technologists, scrub techs and students who have to name an instrument the moment it's asked for. Every question comes from a real photograph, so you study the way you're tested in the field. WHAT'S INSIDE: 3,300+ instruments with photographs, uses and the details that matter at the back table. Flashcards, practice tests and timed exams by class or specialty. Pro members can turn, zoom and open real 3D models, and every instrument page now shows sizes, care and reprocessing, and the trays or sets it belongs to. Look-alike drills for the pairs that actually cost people points. An Instrument of the Day to keep your eye sharp. Read aloud on any name. EVERY TRAY AND SURGERY: Practice all 31 standard trays and build each one from memory by spotting which instruments are missing. The instruments for 280+ surgeries are here too, ready to practice. KNOW WHERE YOU STAND: Progress tracks every instrument you've met, solid, still learning, or never seen. BUILD YOUR OWN: Add your own instruments and setup lists for what your facility actually runs. ONE SUBSCRIPTION: CSTSetup Pro works here, in CSTSetup, and on cstsetup.com.

Screenshots

CSFA Surgical First Assistant4 screens
Surgical Instrument Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CSFA Surgical First Assistant at 13.0 against Surgical Instrument Learning's 16.4. 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. CSFA Surgical First Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Surgical Instrument Learning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CSFA Surgical First Assistant versus Surgical Instrument Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCSFA Surgical First AssistantSurgical Instrument Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfly sky pty ltdCSTSetup

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CSFA Surgical First Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • Certified Surgical First Assis$4.997 Days
  • Certified Surgical First Assis$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • Certified Surgical First Assis$39.99
2 purchases

Surgical Instrument Learning

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

Questions

Is CSFA Surgical First Assistant free?
CSFA Surgical First Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surgical Instrument Learning free?
Surgical Instrument Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CSFA Surgical First Assistant or Surgical Instrument Learning have ads?
Neither CSFA Surgical First Assistant nor Surgical Instrument Learning shows ads.

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