Comparison

MSK Physio vs Neurological Differential Dx

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

Neurological Differential Dx

This app offers a prioritized approach to neurological differential diagnoses for healthcare professionals. It helps identify common and critical conditions quickly, aiding in confident decision-making at the point of care. An in-app purchase unlocks all content after a free trial with sample material.

Highlights
  • Prioritized differential diagnosis lists
  • Highlights common and critical conditions
  • Distinguishes specific diagnoses
  • Problem-based approach to neurological disease
  • SmartSearch technology for quick information retrieval
  • Offline content access
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content. Neurological Differential Diagnosis, 1st Ed. provides mobile healthcare practitioners with the latest in trusted clinical information for more accurate, confident and informed decision-making at point-of-care. "Neurological Differential Diagnosis: A Prioritized Approach" provides a practical, problem-based differential diagnosis for the entire spectrum of neurological disease. The unique aspect of this resource is that the differential diagnosis lists are prioritized by listing the most common possibilities first. Furthermore, less common diagnoses that are potentially fatal or disabling in the acute period (diagnoses that "you don't want to miss") are also highlighted. Moreover, each differential also contains characteristics that help distinguish the specific diagnoses. Key Features * Invaluable resource to practitioners and medical trainees with an interest in neurological diagnosis, including neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry residents, also internal medicine, primary care or family medicine residents, and, of course, medical students. * Contains concise information to assist the practitioner in prioritizing likely diagnoses when encountering a patient complaining of neurological problems or deficits. * A marvelous example of providing the practical and probabilistic approach to patients with disorders of the nervous system. * The most common and the most dangerous disorders are given greater weight than rare or slowly evolving conditions that are less urgent. * Each differential also contains characteristics that help distinguish the specific diagnoses.
  * Covers the general approach to particular clinical complex including descriptions of commonly confused entities, assistance in organizing the diagnostic work-up, and even clinical 'pearls' that are relevant to the entities being considered. No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1405120398 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781405120395   If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000   Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx   Author(s): Roongroj Bhidayasiri, MD, MRCP(UK), MRCPI, Michael F. Waters, MD, PhD and Christopher C. Giza, MD Publisher: John Wiley & Son Inc. and its affiliates

Screenshots

MSK Physio4 screens
Neurological Differential Dx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Neurological Differential Dx at Free against MSK Physio's $7.99. Neurological Differential Dx also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 41 months). MSK Physio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Neurological Differential Dx is free to download; MSK Physio costs $7.99 up front. Neurological Differential Dx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MSK Physio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neurological Differential Dx holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSK Physio ships an update every 41 months, Neurological Differential Dx every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MSK Physio versus Neurological Differential Dx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSK PhysioNeurological Differential Dx
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEmma JohnsonSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

MSK Physio

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

Neurological Differential Dx

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MSK Physio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Neurological Differential Dx

One-time1
  • Neurological Differential Dx$87.99

Questions

Is MSK Physio free?
MSK Physio costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neurological Differential Dx free?
Neurological Differential Dx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MSK Physio or Neurological Differential Dx?
Neurological Differential Dx is rated higher. MSK Physio averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Neurological Differential Dx averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MSK Physio or Neurological Differential Dx have ads?
Neurological Differential Dx shows ads; MSK Physio does not.
Which is updated more often, MSK Physio or Neurological Differential Dx?
MSK Physio ships an update every 41 months, and Neurological Differential Dx every 5 months. Most recently, MSK Physio was updated on October 9, 2026 and Neurological Differential Dx on October 6, 2026.

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