Comparison

MSK Physio vs Fractures Classification App

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

Head to head
About

MSK Physio

A comprehensive reference tool for physiotherapists, offering detailed information on musculoskeletal anatomy, joint mechanics, muscle actions, special tests, and neurological assessments. Designed as a handy revision aid for students and professionals.

Highlights
  • Joint information (type, range of motion, patterns)
  • Muscle details (origin, insertion, innervation, action)
  • Ligament attachments and function
  • Special tests for joints and conditions
  • Neurodynamic testing and assessments
  • Red/yellow flag screening
  • Anatomical planes and axes
Features
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MSK Physio App is a brand new innovative app for physiotherapists created by Johnson Physio. It is aimed at physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal outpatients and contains information about: General info: planes axis of movement terms of relation Joints - each joint has it's own page which contains information about: type of joint range of movement capsular pattern close and loose packed positions muscles that act on the joint convex/concave rule for the joint Muscles - split into upper limb, lower limb and spinal/trunk and contains information about: origin insertion innervation action Ligaments - split into each joint and contains information about: attachments function Special tests - describes what is being tested, how to perform the test and positive result for: each joint proprioception coordination balance thoracic outlet syndrome cervical artery dysfunction Neuro: dermatomes and peripheral nerve innervation myotomes reflexes special tests neurodynamic testing Red flags, yellow flags and special questions for general health Abbreviations References The app is not intended to replace text books but to be a handy revision aid. It has been designed for students, newly-qualified or rotational physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. It may also be useful for any healthcare professional who works in the musculoskeletal speciality.

About

Fractures Classification App

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Orthopedic & Fractures Classification App: It’s a new application designed for orthopedic residents, specialists and medical students interested in the study of orthopedic surgery and the classification of fractures and orthopedic diseases. Orthopedic & Fractures Classification contains all classification systems of bone fractures such as the classification of humeral head fractures (Neer classification) and the classification of orthopedic diseases such as the classification of femoral head osteonecrosis (Vicat classification). The application was divided into two main parts: 1. fractures Classification. 2. Classification of orthopedic diseases Each section was classified according to anatomical regions (shoulder - elbow - wrist and hand - pelvis and hip - knee - Ankle and foot). The classification was presented briefly by means of tables in an easy-to-understand manner, and provided with schematic and x-ray. The application does not need an internet connection to work. The application will be updated periodically, adding new and updated informations and improving the performance of the application. This a free version with ads and restricted access to all the sections of the app. If you want to get a full, ads-free version, you can download our Orthopedic Classification Pro version from app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orthopedic-classification-pro/id6444741886

Screenshots

MSK Physio4 screens
Fractures Classification App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fractures Classification App at Free against MSK Physio's $7.99. Fractures Classification App also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 41 months). MSK Physio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On 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

Fractures Classification App is free to download; MSK Physio costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSK Physio ships an update every 41 months, Fractures Classification App every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MSK Physio versus Fractures Classification App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSK PhysioFractures Classification App
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEmma JohnsonAhmad Al Hariri

In-app purchases

None

MSK Physio

No in-app purchases

None

Fractures Classification App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSK Physio free?
MSK Physio costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fractures Classification App free?
Fractures Classification App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSK Physio or Fractures Classification App have ads?
Fractures Classification App shows ads; MSK Physio does not.
Which is updated more often, MSK Physio or Fractures Classification App?
MSK Physio ships an update every 41 months, and Fractures Classification App every 6 months. Most recently, MSK Physio was updated on October 9, 2026 and Fractures Classification App on October 1, 2026.

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