Comparison

CytoAtlas vs Surgical Neuropathology

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

Head to head
About

CytoAtlas

This medical reference app offers a comprehensive cytopathology guide with over 800 high-quality images and more than 120 diagnostic entities. It features an intuitive interface for quick access to diagnostic criteria, morphologic characteristics, and relevant studies, serving as a valuable learning aid and quick reference for professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Over 800 high-quality slide images
  • 120+ diagnostic entities
  • Key morphologic characteristics
  • Intuitive interface
  • Zoom and pan image function
  • Reference to journal articles
Features
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CytoAtlas provides a quick and handy cytopathology reference tool focusing on diagnostic criteria. Content: - Over 800 high-quality slide images from exfoliative and aspiration cytology - Over 120 diagnostic entities in Cytopathology categorized by different organ systems - Slide images, including direct smears, cell blocks, and liquid-based preparations - Key morphologic characteristics, including architecture, nuclear, and cytologic features - Reference to journal articles and ancillary studies, if relevant Features - Intuitive and distraction-free interface - Chapters can be navigated by scrolling up and down - Images can be opened by tapping and selecting a diagnostic entity - Multiple images can be navigated by swiping across - High-quality slide images with zoom and pan function - Key features can be accessed by tapping an icon at the bottom - CytoAtlas requires an active internet to view images CytoAtlas is a learning aid for physicians, medical students, and technologists interested in cytopathology. It also provides a quick reference resource for common cytologic diagnoses. Created by Cytopathologists, the current database has high-quality slide images with morphologic descriptions and highlighted key features in over 100 diagnostic entities. In this initial release, we have included the most common entities encountered in the practice of exfoliative and aspiration cytology, including normal and malignant.

About

Surgical Neuropathology

This medical reference app provides a comprehensive guide to surgical neuropathology. It features an interactive teaching algorithm, a searchable atlas with over 800 high-resolution images, a quiz, and flashcards for learning. It's designed for medical professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Interactive teaching algorithm
  • Searchable image atlas
  • Image-based quiz
  • Flashcard module
  • Over 800 high-resolution images
  • Covers 174 diagnostic entities
  • Incorporates molecular data in diagnosis
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Volume 3 in the Series: The Johns Hopkins Atlases of Pathology AUTHORS: Fausto J. Rodriguez and Charles G. Eberhart SERIES EDITORS: Toby C. Cornish, Norman J. Barker, and Ralph H. Hruban The Johns Hopkins Atlas of Surgical Neuropathology is the third teaching app in our series from the Johns Hopkins University Department of Pathology. This teaching tool was designed for medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing pathologists and is composed of several modules: an interactive teaching algorithm, a searchable image atlas, an image-based quiz and a flashcard module. The image atlas contains over 800 high resolution color images and MRIs with captions authored by a leading expert and covers 174 diagnostic entities. The teaching algorithm covers the diagnosis of diffuse gliomas and employs the updated 2016 WHO criteria for classification of tumors of the central nervous system. The role of molecular data in diagnosis is incorporated into the algorithm using a practical approach. We welcome your feedback, just e-mail Dr. Fausto Rodriguez (frodrig4@jhmi.edu) or Dr. Charles Eberhart (ceberha@jhmi.edu). If you find an error, please let us know so we can correct it.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CytoAtlas at Free against Surgical Neuropathology's $4.99. CytoAtlas also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 55 months). Surgical Neuropathology's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On 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

CytoAtlas is free to download; Surgical Neuropathology costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CytoAtlas ships an update monthly, Surgical Neuropathology every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CytoAtlas versus Surgical Neuropathology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCytoAtlasSurgical Neuropathology
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 55 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB319 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPROQMS LLCJohns Hopkins Technology Transfer

Customer experience

CytoAtlas

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Surgical Neuropathology

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CytoAtlas

No in-app purchases

None

Surgical Neuropathology

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CytoAtlas free?
CytoAtlas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surgical Neuropathology free?
Surgical Neuropathology costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CytoAtlas or Surgical Neuropathology have ads?
Neither CytoAtlas nor Surgical Neuropathology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CytoAtlas or Surgical Neuropathology?
CytoAtlas ships an update monthly, and Surgical Neuropathology every 55 months. Most recently, CytoAtlas was updated on September 15, 2026 and Surgical Neuropathology on June 5, 2026.

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