Comparison

MSK Physio vs Orthopedic Classification

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 Classification

This app provides a comprehensive offline reference for orthopedic fracture and disease classifications, organized by anatomical region. It includes visual aids and quizzes to aid learning for medical professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Fracture classification systems
  • Disease classification systems
  • Organized by anatomical region
  • MCQs quiz for review
  • Offline functionality
  • Search by classification name
  • Schematic and X-ray visuals
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Orthopedic Classification App for iOS is an 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 surgery classification pro app for iOS 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. Orthopedic Fractures Classification. 2. Orthopedic diseases classification. Each section was classified according to anatomical regions: 1. Shoulder 2. Elbow 3. Wrist and hand 4. Pelvis and hip 5. Knee 6. Ankle and foot. There is also MCQs quiz to review your knowledge in orthopedic classification system. The orthopedic classification was presented briefly by means of tables in an easy-to-understand manner and provided with schematic and x-ray. Orthopedic Classification App does not need an internet connection to work, it's totally offline. The application will be updated periodically, adding new and updated information and improving the performance of the application. You can also search the app by classification name or fracture type. Orthopedic Classification App pro version Features: 1. Totally Ads-Free 2. Add to favorite feature. 3. Search the whole app by classification name.

Screenshots

MSK Physio4 screens
Orthopedic Classification4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orthopedic Classification at 100% against MSK Physio's 0%. Orthopedic Classification also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 41 months) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 Classification $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 Classification every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MSK Physio versus Orthopedic Classification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSK PhysioOrthopedic Classification
Price$7.99 — better$12.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 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 Classification

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

In-app purchases

None

MSK Physio

No in-app purchases

None

Orthopedic Classification

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSK Physio free?
MSK Physio costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orthopedic Classification free?
Orthopedic Classification costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSK Physio or Orthopedic Classification have ads?
Neither MSK Physio nor Orthopedic Classification shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSK Physio or Orthopedic Classification?
MSK Physio ships an update every 41 months, and Orthopedic Classification every 4 months. Most recently, MSK Physio was updated on June 11, 2026 and Orthopedic Classification on October 1, 2026.

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