Comparison

MSK Physio vs Orthopedic Examination 2026

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

Orthopedic Examination 2026

This app provides a comprehensive guide to orthopedic special tests and examination techniques. It covers all major body regions and includes detailed information on test purpose, performance, positivity, sensitivity, specificity, and sources, with accompanying images and videos. Continuous updates ensure the inclusion of new tests and improvements.

Highlights
  • Covers all orthopedic special tests
  • Detailed test information (purpose, performance, positivity)
  • Sensitivity & specificity data
  • Images and YouTube videos for each test
  • Categorized by body region
  • Continuous updates with new tests
Currently charting
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Orthopedic Examination & Special Tests is an app that contains all Special Tests & Examination techniques in orthopedic surgery. It's designed for all orthopedic surgery residents and specialists who are interested in learning and memorizing the special tests in orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic Examination contains all special tests that an orthopedic surgeon needs for shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, foot and spine clinical examination. The app is categorized in multiple sections based on the region and type of examination. Orthopedic Examination contains the following: - Shoulder Examination - Elbow Examination - Wrist & and Examination - Hip Examination - Knee Examination - Ankle & Foot Examination - Spine Examination - Pediatric Examination Every test page contains these sections: - The purpose of the test - How the test performed - When it's considered positive. - The sensitivity & specificity - The source of the test - An Image of the test - A video for the test from YouTube Orthopedic Examination & Special Tests will be updated continuously by adding new special tests and improve the app. Pro Version Features: 1. Ads Free. 2. Multilingual: Spanish and Germany in addition to main English. 2. MCQs test for special tests: test your knowledge in orthopedic examination. 3. Videos: every special test has an embedded video for the special test (from YouTube). 4. Add to favorite feature. 5. Notes: add your own notes to the app.

Screenshots

MSK Physio4 screens
Orthopedic Examination 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orthopedic Examination 2026 at 50% against MSK Physio's 0%. Orthopedic Examination 2026 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 41 months) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). MSK Physio's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MSK Physio costs $7.99 and Orthopedic Examination 2026 $12.99 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, Orthopedic Examination 2026 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MSK Physio versus Orthopedic Examination 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSK PhysioOrthopedic Examination 2026
Price$7.99 — better$12.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#139 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEmma JohnsonAhmad Al Hariri

Customer experience

MSK Physio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Orthopedic Examination 2026

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

MSK Physio

No in-app purchases

None

Orthopedic Examination 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSK Physio free?
MSK Physio costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orthopedic Examination 2026 free?
Orthopedic Examination 2026 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSK Physio or Orthopedic Examination 2026 have ads?
Neither MSK Physio nor Orthopedic Examination 2026 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSK Physio or Orthopedic Examination 2026?
MSK Physio ships an update every 41 months, and Orthopedic Examination 2026 every 2 months. Most recently, MSK Physio was updated on October 9, 2026 and Orthopedic Examination 2026 on October 25, 2026.

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