# BiliBuddy

> Neonatal bilirubin threshold calculator for phototherapy and exchange therapy. (iPhone/iPad app by Mike Rizzo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilibuddy/id1173376805 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mike Rizzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/897695163)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 258 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilibuddy/id1173376805/reviews.md

## What is BiliBuddy?

Checking neonates' Bilirubin levels is a daily occurrence in the nursery in the days following birth with the incidence of neonatal jaundice in term infants being 50% and in preterm babies 80%.

This app calculates an infant's threshold for beginning phototherapy from his or her age, bilirubin level, and risk using the American Academy of Pediatrics 2022 “Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation”.  The results are displayed on the Phototherapy Threshold and Exchange Therapy nomograms.

App Feature Summary
-Calculates phototherapy threshold for newborns 35 weeks and older
-Displays values on phototherapy and exchange therapy nomograms
-Calculate infants' age based on dates and times
-View risk factors for the development of severe hyperbilirubinemia
-Supports US and SI units (mg/dL and µmol/L)
-Direct links to reference journal articles
-Track Infants' Bilirubin measures over time.

## Key features

- Calculates phototherapy threshold
- Displays on nomograms
- Calculates infant age
- Views risk factors
- Supports US and SI units
- Tracks bilirubin measures

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bilibuddy/id1173376805/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Poor app

*2022-11-25*

Useless app with annoying ads. If phototherapy level is even 0.1 mg above the lab result it shows that the level is low risk . There is no display of low intermediate and high intermediate risk zone.

### 4/5 — A+ app

*2022-10-03*

I absolutely love this app. It is spot on. I love how it figures out the babies age in hours for you. It graphs and trends the bili levels. The only reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars is because the app keeps crashing.

### 5/5 — Updates Bili guidelines

*2022-09-29*

Nice update to the latest 2022 AAP Bilirubin guidelines.

### 5/5 — Physician

*2022-07-13*

It is short and very applicable. It’s awesome. 
Easy to use

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-07-07*

Awesome app. Actually free to use, ads are not invasive, useful tracking feature. I’m glad I found it.

### 5/5 — Top notch!!!

*2020-11-01*

As a physician who had a Bili-baby and used this tool first hand, I highly recommend it! It is incredibly useful and adding new values is very easy to do.

The phototherapy/risk/exchange plots are high quality and accurate. I was able to send screenshots to family to help keep everyone in the loop for progress.

My one critique would be that transitioning between the risk level text and actual plots was not intuitive at all and I almost missed the functionality entirely. The user interface needs to be adjusted to make it more obvious that you can scroll through. Yes there is a dot, but there should be an additional 3 unfilled dots next to it to show there are a total of 4 options to scroll through.

### 5/5 — Help

*2020-09-14*

The app is great and has added much relief already, but is there anyway to add or manage the hours of phototherapy treatment?

### 5/5 — I like it

*2020-07-08*

I like it

### 5/5 — Pediatrician

*2020-04-08*

Must have been designed by someone who actually sees newborns. It’s intuitive, quick and practical. A+!!!

### 5/5 — Simplicity

*2019-09-13*

Simple. Effective.

## Frequently asked questions about BiliBuddy

### What does BiliBuddy do?

BiliBuddy is a medical application designed to calculate the phototherapy and exchange therapy thresholds for newborns. It uses an infant's age, bilirubin level, and risk factors to determine if treatment is necessary, following the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

### How does the app help manage neonatal jaundice?

The app assists in managing neonatal jaundice by providing clear, guideline-based recommendations for phototherapy and exchange therapy. It displays these recommendations on interactive nomograms and allows users to track an infant's bilirubin levels over time, aiding in informed clinical decisions.

### Is BiliBuddy free to use?

The application is available for free, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. Specific features or advanced functionalities may require an in-app purchase to unlock.

### What units does BiliBuddy support?

BiliBuddy supports both US and SI units for bilirubin measurements. This includes mg/dL and µmol/L, ensuring compatibility with different clinical settings and preferences.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is intended for healthcare professionals who regularly assess and manage neonatal jaundice. This includes pediatricians, neonatologists, nurses, and other medical staff working in nurseries and neonatal intensive care units.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.5 — 2022-12-28

Minor updates and bug fixes.

Added the ability to zoom the treatment algorithms.

### 4.0.4 — 2022-10-28

Fixed an issue where treatment algorithms would not display.

### 4.0.3 — 2022-10-04

Fixed a bug in the app which might cause the app to crash if previously tracked infants were still saved.

### 4.0.2 — 2022-10-01

Fixed a bug with the new 2022 guidelines that would cause an app crash if a decimal was entered for weeks gestation.

### 4.0.1 — 2022-09-30

We've updated the graphs to the new AAP 2022 clinical practice guidelines.

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