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Pocket ICU

Pocket ICU

Best-Selling Critical Care App

317 ratings
14 reviews
💪 Health & Fitness
🏥 Medical
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
July 8, 2015
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Developer

Unbound Medicine, Inc.
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About

This app offers concise critical care guidance written by attending physicians. It covers diagnosis, treatment, and management across various subspecialties, with detailed images and decision support algorithms. Advanced search and bookmarking features allow for quick information retrieval.

✓Concise guidance from attending physicians
✓Diagnosis, treatment, and management details
✓Subspecialty coverage
✓Detailed images and algorithms
✓Pharmacological data and formulas
✓Advanced full-text search
✓Bookmarking and note-taking
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What users say about Pocket ICU

Reviews of Pocket ICU are mostly negative: the Medical app is rated 4.6/5 from 317 App Store ratings. What users like most: quick reference material, well-laid out and written material. Top complaints: no access for duration paid, not user friendly/confusing. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Quick reference material
  • 👍Well-laid out and written material
  • 👍Useful for reviewing previous cases
  • 👍Resourceful and to the point
  • 👍Good preview/summary

Negative things

  • 😞No access for duration paid
  • 😞Not user friendly/confusing
  • 😞Disappointed content (nursing school without experience)
  • 😞Bait and switch (expensive, not well thought out)
  • 😞Content is limited
  • 😞Outdated algorithms
  • 😞High price for limited content
  • 😞Unable to get refund
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What's New in Pocket ICU

1.23

October 30, 2026

This update adds support for iPhone Duo and ensures full compatibility with the latest iOS 27 release, delivering a more reliable experience with improved performance and stability. We're always here to help—if you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support at support@unboundmedicine.com

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$69.99

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User reviews

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Sweet

Excellent quick reference!
AAlpinedream

Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about our Pocket ICU app, we are happy to hear you're finding it useful as a quick reference. Thanks again for the 5-star review!

Bought and never got access for duration paid for

Bad customer service
DDtownDoc

Response from developer

Thank you for reaching out to us. We are unable to locate your account with the information provided. Please contact our support team by phone (610-627-9090), email: support@unboundmedicine.com, or live chat so we can look into this matter further.

Received download finally

It appears that I’ve received my download after hours of downloading. It looks like a well laid out and well written material but of course I’ll have to work with it to see if it has what I need. Hoping for the best.
1110119grianne62

Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your review. The initial installation and updates will require a wifi connection and should only take a few minutes to download. If you experience any difficulty or have questions please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for assistance by phone, chat or email: support@unboundmedicine.com

Not user friendly

Help this app is so confusing.
JJB&Karla

Response from developer

Thank you for reaching out to us. We would love to help answer any questions or further guide you to eliminate any confusion you may have with Pocket ICU. Please contact our support team at your earliest convenience by phone: 610.627.9090 ext 1, email: support@unboundmedicine.com or live chat.

Terrible

Very disappointed content like nursing school without experience
Cca$/)(

Response from developer

The Pocket ICU app offers a preview where users can view the entire index of the app before deciding to purchase. We regret that you are disappointed with the content, and would be happy to contact the publisher regarding any content that you feel is missing. We encourage you to contact our support team at support@unboundmedicine.com with this information.

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

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FAQ

What is Pocket ICU?

Pocket ICU is a medical reference app designed for critical care professionals. It provides concise guidance on diagnosis, treatment, and management across various subspecialties, written by attending physicians.

Who is Pocket ICU for?

This app is intended for anyone in a critical care setting, including physicians, residents, fellows, and other healthcare providers who need quick access to essential information.

What kind of content does Pocket ICU offer?

Pocket ICU covers a wide range of critical care topics, including subspecialties like pediatric, neuro, cardiac, and transplant care. It features detailed images, decision support algorithms, pharmacological data, and formulas.

Can I search for specific topics in Pocket ICU?

Yes, Pocket ICU features an advanced full-text search function that allows users to quickly find specific topics. You can also bookmark important entries using the 'Favorites' feature.

What devices does Pocket ICU support?

Pocket ICU is available for download on smartphones and tablets, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is Pocket ICU updated?

The latest version of Pocket ICU is 1.23, and it was last updated on October 30, 2026. New topics are added to address current critical care challenges.

What is the age rating for Pocket ICU?

Pocket ICU has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to the nature of its medical content.

Does Pocket ICU have ads?

No, Pocket ICU does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for additional content or features.