Comparison

BoSTT vs BurnsPlastics

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

BurnsPlastics

A comprehensive medical reference and educational tool for plastic surgery professionals. It covers burns, trauma, skin conditions, and elective procedures with detailed information and practical skills guidance. Developed in partnership with leading surgical associations.

Highlights
  • Burns management and first aid
  • Detailed trauma information
  • Skin anatomy and lesion assessment
  • Elective surgery procedures
  • Practical surgical skills guides
  • Age calculator and abbreviations
Features
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BurnsPlastics is a responsive cross-platform application, aimed at assisting doctors and healthcare professionals working in plastic surgery and related fields. The application serves as an introduction into the field with educational pages, as a reference resource for the practising doctors, as well as a toolbox to the more experienced surgeon. This App was developed in partnership with PLASTA (the PLAstic Surgery Training Association for British trainees) and has been officially badged by BAPRAS (the British Association for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery). All pages are referenced and have been reviewed by experienced surgeons with specialist interests in the relevant area holding a full BAPRAS membership. This version includes: Burns: - First aid - Burns history taking - Burns physiology - Jacksons burn model - Acute management of severe burns - Burns wounds assessment - Common dressions - Acute management of severe burns - Escharotomies - Indications for burns service referral - Chemical burns - Electric burns - Cold injuries - Inhalation injuries - Toxic shock syndrome - Non-accidental injuries - Escharotomies - Comfort care in non-survivable burns - Consenting for burn surgeries Trauma: - 3D Hand anatomy - Hand trauma history - Hand examination - Hand infections and bites - Lower limb trauma history - Lower limb trauma examination - Replantation and revascularisation - Necrotising fasciitis - Tetanus prophylaxis guidelines - Consenting for trauma surgeries Skin: - Skin anatomy - Skin lesion history - Skin examination - Wound healing - Benign lesions - Basal cell carcinoma - Squamous cell carcinoma - Melanomas - Other skin cancers - Premalignant lesions - Benign skin lesions - Hydradenitis suppurativa - Acne - Hyperhidrosis - Sun safety - Local flaps - Consenting for skin surgeries Elective: - Breast history and examination - DIEP breast reconstruction - Nipple areolar complex reconstruction - Flap assessment - Breast reduction - Mastopexy - Carpal tunnel syndrome - Dupuytren's disease - Abdominoplasty - Liposuction - Lipofilling Skills: - Finger anaesthesia - WALANT - Wrist Block - Seroma drainage - Radioisotope injections - Skin biopsy Extras: - Age calculator - Common abbreviations This software is not a medical device, it contains general information tailored for UK practice of plastic surgery. This application does not replace formal medical education in medicine and a residency in plastic surgery. This application does not replace a physician's consultation.

Screenshots

BoSTT4 screens
BurnsPlastics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BurnsPlastics at every 2 weeks against BoSTT's every 7 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BoSTT against 5.0 for BurnsPlastics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoSTT ships an update every 7 months, BurnsPlastics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BoSTT versus BurnsPlastics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoSTTBurnsPlastics
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB23 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRoyal National Orthopaedic HospitalBurnsPlastics UK Limited

Customer experience

BoSTT

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

BurnsPlastics

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BoSTT

No in-app purchases

None

BurnsPlastics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoSTT free?
BoSTT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BurnsPlastics free?
BurnsPlastics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BoSTT or BurnsPlastics?
BoSTT and BurnsPlastics are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do BoSTT or BurnsPlastics have ads?
Neither BoSTT nor BurnsPlastics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoSTT or BurnsPlastics?
BoSTT ships an update every 7 months, and BurnsPlastics every 2 weeks. Most recently, BoSTT was updated on June 1, 2026 and BurnsPlastics on September 10, 2026.

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