Comparison

BoSTT vs Teach Me Surgery

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

Head to head
About

BoSTT

Access a comprehensive library of bone and soft tissue tumor case studies from leading experts. Explore clinical histories, radiology, pathology, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Ideal for healthcare professionals and medical students seeking to expand their knowledge in musculoskeletal oncology.

Highlights
  • Musculoskeletal tumor case studies
  • Clinical history details
  • High-resolution radiology and pathology images
  • Diagnosis and treatment information
  • Learning points for each case
  • Expert-provided content
Features
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Bone and soft tissue tumours - case studies (BoSTT) is a mobile source of musculoskeletal tumour cases provided by experts at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust, Stanmore, Greater London, UK. BoSTT brings the user a real experience of frequent and rare, typical and more unusual cases of bone and soft tissue tumours. Each case has a clinical history, high resolution radiology and pathology images, diagnosis, treatment and learning points. The app is designed for healthcare professional working in the field of musculoskeletal healthcare, including radiologists, pathologists, orthopaedic surgeons, oncologists, nurse specialists and physiotherapists. It can also be used by medical students, trainees, residents and specialist fellows for continuing medical education. The RNOH is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics and sarcoma care both in the UK and worldwide. This App was financed by RNOH's Innovation Fund with the support of the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

About

Teach Me Surgery

This app offers a comprehensive surgical encyclopedia with over 400 detailed articles and expert reviews. It includes a vast media gallery, practice quizzes, and examination guides to enhance surgical knowledge and patient care.

Highlights
  • Over 400 surgical articles
  • 1000+ surgical illustrations
  • 600+ multiple choice questions
  • Clinical examination guides
  • Article summary boxes
  • Offline access
Features
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Teach Me Surgery provides students, doctors, and health professionals with a comprehensive surgical learning platform. Includes an integrated surgical encyclopaedia, 3D models of surgical anatomy and procedures, and a bank of over 1,800 quiz questions – download to get started today! ABOUT TEACH ME SURGERY: Teach Me Surgery is a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference for surgery and perioperative care. Each topic provides clear, structured coverage of the key principles of surgery, helping you build the knowledge needed for exams and clinical practice. Created by a team of surgeons and doctors, Teach Me Surgery covers over 400 surgical topics across a wide range of specialties, with articles individually reviewed and revised by experts in their fields. Whether you're a medical student, surgical trainee, healthcare professional or simply looking to improve your understanding of surgery, Teach Me Surgery provides the tools you need to learn and consolidate your knowledge. FEATURES: SURGICAL ENCYCLOPAEDIA: Over 400 comprehensive articles covering a wide range of surgical topics and specialties. 3D SURGICAL MODELS: Interactive 3D models covering surgical anatomy and surgical procedures. HD ILLUSTRATIONS: Over 1,000 full-colour, high-definition surgical illustrations and clinical images. QUESTION BANK: Over 1,800 multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations to test and consolidate your surgical knowledge. CLINICAL EXAMINATION GUIDES: Easy-to-follow guides covering common clinical examinations and practical assessments. SUMMARY BOXES: Concise summaries at the end of each article to highlight key points and consolidate your learning. OFFLINE STORE: Offline access to articles, illustrations and quiz questions, allowing you to learn anytime, anywhere. PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: Teach Me Surgery offers premium membership via an in-app subscription. Premium membership grants cross-platform, advert-free access to bespoke 3D surgical anatomy models and the full surgical question bank. You can subscribe quarterly or annually and pay through your iTunes account. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings any time after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The subscription will renew at the same cost. See our terms of service here: https://teachmesurgery.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

BoSTT4 screens
Teach Me Surgery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoSTT at none against Teach Me Surgery's 7. BoSTT also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Teach Me Surgery's advantage is ratings volume (228 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, 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. Teach Me Surgery sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $26.00 per month. BoSTT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BoSTT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Teach Me Surgery has 228 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BoSTT's written reviews are positive against 88% of Teach Me Surgery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoSTT ships an update every 7 months, Teach Me Surgery every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BoSTT versus Teach Me Surgery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoSTTTeach Me Surgery
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (228 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3228 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB132 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRoyal National Orthopaedic HospitalTeachMeSeries Limited

Customer experience

BoSTT

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Teach Me Surgery

All ratings226 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

BoSTT

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Teach Me Surgery

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month of Premium$26.001 Month
  • Pro quarterly supporter$48.003 Months
  • Pro yearly supporter$120.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 Months of Premium$30.99
  • 1 Year of Premium$54.99
  • Lifetime Premium$149.99
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  • Pro lifetime supporter$214.99

Questions

Is BoSTT free?
BoSTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teach Me Surgery free?
Teach Me Surgery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BoSTT or Teach Me Surgery?
BoSTT is rated higher. BoSTT averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Teach Me Surgery averages 4.8 from 228 ratings.
Do BoSTT or Teach Me Surgery have ads?
Neither BoSTT nor Teach Me Surgery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoSTT or Teach Me Surgery?
BoSTT ships an update every 7 months, and Teach Me Surgery every 2 months. Most recently, BoSTT was updated on October 24, 2026 and Teach Me Surgery on October 24, 2026.

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