Comparison

PeriopSim vs Surgical Instruments Catalog

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

Head to head
About

PeriopSim

This tool allows operating room educators to train nurses and surgical technologists on surgical procedures. It offers safe practice, instrument recognition, and step-by-step preparation for unfamiliar surgeries through interactive video and timed challenges.

Highlights
  • Safe surgical skills practice
  • Instrument recognition training
  • Interactive real surgery videos
  • Step-by-step procedure preparation
  • Timed skill challenges
  • Leaderboard scoring
Features
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PeriopSim is a simulation learning tool for Operating Room Educators to incorporate into their curriculums for new and continuing education of nurses and surgical technologists. Confidence is the top educator and learner value of using PeriopSim. With PeriopSim you can: - Practice surgical skills safely, before surgery - Anticipate the surgeon for many procedures - Learn to recognize and select surgical instruments - Interact with video of real surgeries - Prepare for unfamiliar surgical procedures step-by-step - Reduce stress by rehearsing surgeries - Test and hone your skills with scoring and timed challenges - Check your score on the leaderboard PeriopSim takes a 1 hour long surgical procedure and delivers a 10-minute simulation. Get 6 experiences in 1 hour.

About

Surgical Instruments Catalog

Features
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A visual reference resource designed to help learners and surgical staff accurately identify and understand surgical instruments. This resource presents commonly used surgical instruments with clear images, names, classifications, and typical clinical uses. Instruments are organized systematically to support fast recognition during exams and practical assessments. Emphasis is placed on exam relevance and real operating theater familiarity, helping users avoid common identification errors. The structured layout supports rapid revision before OSCEs, viva exams, and clinical postings. Suitable for medical students, surgical trainees, nurses, and operating theater staff preparing for practical examinations and improving confidence with surgical instruments. Key Features: - Visual catalog of common surgical instruments - Clear naming and classification by use - Exam-oriented identification support - Structured for rapid OSCE revision - Designed for theater and practical learning Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional surgical training or clinical judgment. Always follow institutional protocols and qualified supervision in clinical settings. Terms of Use – https://rermedapps.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy – https://rermedapps.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Surgical Instruments Catalog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeriopSim at none against Surgical Instruments Catalog's 4. PeriopSim also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Surgical Instruments Catalog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PeriopSim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PeriopSim versus Surgical Instruments Catalog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriopSimSurgical Instruments Catalog
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB86 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperConquer Experience IncRER MedApps

In-app purchases

None

PeriopSim

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Surgical Instruments Catalog

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access - 50% Off$24.99
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is PeriopSim free?
PeriopSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surgical Instruments Catalog free?
Surgical Instruments Catalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PeriopSim or Surgical Instruments Catalog have ads?
Neither PeriopSim nor Surgical Instruments Catalog shows ads.

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