# Pocket ICU — Best-Selling Critical Care App

> Critical care medical reference for physicians and healthcare professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Unbound Medicine, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-icu/id999527431 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 316 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-icu/id999527431/reviews.md

## What is Pocket ICU?

New topics address bioweapons, disaster preparedness and critical care challenges of an air-transmissible, pandemic-causing pathogens like COVID-19.                      

POCKET ICU FEATURES
• Concise guidance written by attending physicians for everyone in critical care
• Entries with diagnosis, treatment, and management details
• Coverage of subspecialty areas including pediatric, neuro, cardiac, transplant, burn, and more
• Detailed images, figures, and decision support algorithms
• Overview of Statistics and Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
• Helpful appendices provide pharmacological data, respiratory formulas, and cardiopulmonary relationships 
• Advanced Full Text Search helps find topics quickly 
• “Favorites” for bookmarking important entries
• Highlighting and note-taking

MORE ABOUT POCKET ICU
With content from the highly regarded Pocket Notebook series, Pocket ICU provides users with an essential tool for quickly locating information from every subspecialty area of critical care.  Entries have been written by attending physicians and are presented in brief but broad format so anyone in an ICU setting can quickly find answers and save time.  This powerful resource can be downloaded to your smartphone and tablet and is great for preparing for rounds or consulting expert recommendations while on the ICU floor.

Editors: Gyorgy Frendl, MD, PhD; Avery Tung, MD
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer
Powered by: Unbound Medicine

## Key features

- Concise guidance by attending physicians
- Diagnosis, treatment, and management details
- Subspecialty coverage
- Detailed images and algorithms
- Statistics and EBM overview
- Pharmacological data and formulas
- Full text search and bookmarking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket ICU | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pocket ICU | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pocket ICU 2023 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-icu/id999527431/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sweet

*2024-12-21*

Excellent quick reference!

**Developer response:** 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!

### 1/5 — Bought and never got access for duration paid for

*2023-09-10*

Bad customer service

**Developer response:** 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.

### 4/5 — Received download finally

*2022-07-30*

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.

**Developer response:** 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

### 1/5 — Not user friendly

*2022-03-10*

Help this app is so confusing.

**Developer response:** 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.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2021-09-29*

Very disappointed content like nursing school without experience

**Developer response:** 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.

### 5/5 — CCT medic

*2021-06-23*

Hi.  Issues I mentioned earlier have been resolved.  Billing through Apple, loading with just more time.   Side point, I’ve had Pt’s very recently I needed to confer for guidance.  One was young female, on CXR, CT very large mass directly myocardium.  Was totally unaware asymptomatic. She sought attention for entirely unrelated issue.  Discovered entirely by chance. Another unfortunately more common, pregnant Pt with acute asthma.   They definitely didn’t know what they didn’t know. 
Covid has collected legions of very sick patients in outlying centers, overwhelmed and needing serious support.  Previous ED destinations that had pts waiting out their doors & down the street, are getting them seen earlier in satellite ERs while waiting for admit beds to come available.  The process is evolving.   I appreciate your app, to review previous cases and prepare for plenty that’s new to me.  Thanks.

**Developer response:** Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We'll need more information to find your account within our system. Please contact our Support department so we can help resolve the issue you're experiencing. You can contact us here via phone, email, or chat: Phone: 610-627-9090, M-F 9AM-5PM / Email: support@unboundmedicine.com

Update 7/1: Thank you very much for your updated comment and review. We appreciate it, and glad you are finding the app useful. Thanks again!

### 1/5 — Bait and switch

*2020-09-20*

Buyer beware. Why would they not list price prior to download. Very expensive and not a well though guide.
Not user friendly at all

**Developer response:** Our Pocket ICU mobile application is offered as a free download so that users may Preview the application prior to making the decision to purchase.  The Preview version of the application shows the entirety of the index with many entries unlocked so that users may see the interface and content type contained within the app.

### 5/5 — Go-to Reference : large amount if pertinent data

*2020-08-19*

ant

### 5/5 — My purchase

*2020-07-18*

I purchased this app and no information loads. I would deter anyone from buying this,

**Developer response:** We regret to hear that you are having a problem with the app.  Please contact our Support team so that we may help you access your content. You can call our free live support at 610-627-9090 (M-F, 9AM - 5PM).

### 5/5 — For the cost you should get much more

*2019-07-07*

The content is good but for the price I expected much more. Unfortunately I was unable to get my money back even after reviewing it for only less than an hour.

**Developer response:** Our records show your purchase was made via in-app purchase. Apple does not share financial information of its users. For this reason, any refund requests should be directed to Apple. Users wishing to see the type of content as well as the interface for the app are encouraged to view the free preview that shows the index list of topics covered.

## Frequently asked questions about Pocket ICU

### What is Pocket ICU?

Pocket ICU is a mobile application designed to provide concise critical care guidance for healthcare professionals. It offers information on diagnosis, treatment, and management across various subspecialties, drawing content from the respected Pocket Notebook series.

### What are the key features of Pocket ICU?

Key features include concise guidance written by attending physicians, detailed entries on diagnosis and treatment, coverage of subspecialty areas, decision support algorithms, and helpful appendices with pharmacological data. It also offers advanced search, bookmarking, and note-taking capabilities.

### How much does Pocket ICU cost?

The application is available for download and offers in-app purchases. Specific pricing for content or features would be detailed within the app's store listing or upon initial download.

### What devices is Pocket ICU compatible with?

This powerful resource can be downloaded and used on both smartphones and tablets, making it accessible for use on the ICU floor or during preparation for rounds.

### Who is the target audience for Pocket ICU?

The app is intended for anyone in an ICU setting, including physicians, residents, fellows, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who need quick access to critical care information and expert recommendations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.22 — 2026-05-19

We’ve upgraded our purchase process. We implemented Apple’s latest payment technology to make buying and restoring purchases smoother than ever.
   - Instant Access: Your premium features unlock immediately after purchase.
   - Better Reliability: No more "Restore Purchase" errors.
   - Seamless Management: Easier control over your subscription status directly within the app

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact Unbound Medicine Support.

### 1.20 — 2025-12-23

Updated the app information to be in compliance with the latest regulatory changes.

### 1.9 — 2024-09-05

* New Notes design with more highlighting colors.
* Improved performance for faster access to critical medical information. 

If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to the Unbound Medicine support team.

### 1.8 — 2024-04-09

This update introduces a refreshed Notes design, offering a wider selection of highlight colors and a modern look and feel.

Thank you for using the Pocket ICU app from Unbound Medicine. Please contact our support team if you have any questions for feedback.

### 1.7 — 2023-11-16

* Updated to include the latest 3rd edition including new content such as
  -- Bioweapons 
  -- Disaster preparedness 
  -- Critical care challenges of an air-transmissible, pandemic-causing pathogen like COVID-19
* New graphics and iconography
* Support for MacOS app

Please contact Unbound Medicine Support if you have any questions.

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