Sketchy vs Osmosis (2025): Memory Palace vs Concept Map

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

Sketchy:USMLE Prep

Osmosis:Med Students

Why choose Sketchy?

  • **Recall**: Designed for instant fact retrieval in exams.
  • **Symbols**: Recurring symbols (e.g. green sweets = pseudomonas).
  • **Micro**: The undisputed king of Microbiology.

Why choose Osmosis?

  • **Logic**: Explains the pathophysiology step-by-step.
  • **Style**: Clean, whiteboard animation.
  • **Pathology**: Stronger on general medicine.

Feature Comparison

CapabilitySketchyOsmosis
GoalMemorisationComprehension
ArtDense ScenesClean Drawings

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Use Sketchy for things that have no logic (like which bug is Gram Positive). Use Osmosis for things that have logic (like how the kidney filters blood).

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Use-Cases

Staph Aureus

When to choose Sketchy

  • **Winner.** The 'Golden Staff of Moses' sketch is legendary.

When to choose Osmosis

  • Good, but less sticky.

Heart Failure

When to choose Sketchy

  • A bit forced.

When to choose Osmosis

  • **Winner.** Beautiful logic flow.