Bates' Pocket Guide

Name: Bates' Pocket Guide
Rating: 4.8 (297 reviews)
Author: Unbound Medicine, Inc.

By: Unbound Medicine, Inc.

Physical Exam & History Taking

Features & Capabilities

Bates' Pocket Guide is a portable reference for health history taking and physical examination. It reproduces the Bates' step-by-step format with a two-column layout optimized for smartphones and tablets, and includes 130+ topics, updated photographs and illustrations, and concise findings. Algorithms for common presenting symptoms, differential diagnoses, and the ability to highlight and take notes in any entry help you study and review efficiently. An advanced search and a favorites feature let you locate topics quickly.

Authors include Lynn S. Bickley, MD; Peter G. Szilagyi, MD, MPH; Richard M. Hoffman, MD, MPH, FACP; and Rainier P. Soriano, MD. Publisher Wolters Kluwer | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; powered by Unbound Medicine. Privacy Policy: www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy; Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement. This extension is designed for medical, PA, nursing, and pharmacy students as a fast, reliable quick-reference during patient encounters.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Content

By:

Unbound Medicine, Inc.

Rating:

4.80

(297) 2 new ratings

Version:

1.13 Last updated: 2026-05-13

Version code:

885341688

Creation date:

2013-05-30

Compatible devices:

Size:

9.77MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

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# 96,142 ▲ 129

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Developed by:

Unbound Medicine, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bates-pocket-guide/id650795652

Website:

https://www.unboundmedicine.com/products/iphone

User Reviews

Users praise Bates' Pocket Guide as a quick, visuals-supported reference useful for students and clinical work. However, many reviews criticize the price, ongoing payments, and lack of value for money, including separate app pricing not bundled with textbooks or videos. Some express frustration at limited content and no chance to preview before purchase. A few note content issues (mislabeled images) and questions about authenticity. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong usability and educational utility marred by pricing and content-access concerns.

Pros

Quick reference for medical topics, useful for study
Easy to maneuver with clear visuals, helpful for clinical use
Helpful for students and clinical settings

Cons

Very high price and perceived poor value; frequent additional payments
App purchase is separate from other materials and not discounted or counted toward existing purchases
Limited content relative to price and inability to preview before buying
Occasional content issues such as mislabeled imagery and copyright concerns

Recent reviews

For such a pricey app, would've hoped it could have a better design and content layout. So hard to navigate between topics.

by Ma*****, 2025-10-18

You have to keep paying again and again for this app.

by Ca*****, 2024-01-01

In the app, Algorithm 23-2 is titled Approach to Shoulder Pain — except the image shown is for Back Pain. Algorithm 23-3 is the reverse - it’s titled Approach to Back Pain — except the image shown is for Shoulder Pain. This is concerning…