# Vetcalculators — user reviews > 42 indexed App Store user reviews of Vetcalculators by LifeLearn USA, rated 4.70/5 from 606 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetcalculators/id1403466061/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetcalculators/id1403466061.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 534 · 4★ 35 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 23 ## What do users think of Vetcalculators? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Saves significant time on drug calculations - ✅ Accurate dosage calculations reduce errors - 📚 Comprehensive reference library with multiple resources - 💊 Useful for emergency cases and anesthesia management - 🔧 Highly customizable with favorites and personal dosages - 👥 Improves team communication and verification - ⚡ Fast and efficient workflow enhancement - 🎯 Covers multiple calculation types (fluids, toxicity, glucose) - 📱 Portable digital reference replacing physical formularies - 💬 Responsive and helpful customer support **Cons** - 💰 Switched from one-time purchase to monthly subscription - 🔐 No grandfathering for previous paid users - 🐛 App frequently freezes or crashes on opening - 🐛 Unresponsive UI elements that require repeated tapping - 🌐 Requires internet connection to function - ❌ Limited to dogs and cats only - ⚠️ Unreliable after recent updates - 🔄 Data not syncing across multiple devices - 💳 Unexpected recurring charges after app updates - 🚫 Completely locked behind paywall with minimal trial access **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes or closes immediately upon opening - UI elements unresponsive to clicks and taps - Drug database fails to load after updates - Data not persisting when app order is changed - New drugs and concentrations not saving properly - Subscription charges reappearing after app reinstallation - Recurring charges despite cancellation - Inconsistent functionality across different sessions **Most requested features** - Support for additional animal species beyond dogs and cats - Gram weight unit option in addition to lbs and kgs - Cross-device data synchronization - Offline functionality without internet requirement - Student pricing or free tier option - Ability to highlight/select individual drug line items - Improved drug order saving functionality - Free or freemium version with basic features ## Newest reviews (11 of 42) ### 2/5 — pago *2025-03-25, version 3.1.7* había cancelado la suscripción y se me volvió a cobrar :( ### 2/5 — Sometimes works *2024-11-25, version 3.1.5* This app is genuinely good when it actually works . Half of the time it closes right as I’m opening it. ### 2/5 — Not helpful for my field *2024-09-26, version 3.1.4* Figures they just have dogs and cats as species here, because that's the only kind of animals that ever need medications, right? You can choose from the patient weight being in lbs or kgs. What about grams?? I know it can be figured out but then I'm not going to waste my money on a subscription for a calculator that is supposed to be saving me time. Worthless for my field. ### 1/5 — Never works *2024-09-06* Anytime I open the app I am unable to click on anything no matter how many times I restart the app **Developer response:** Hello, we apologize for the inconvenience caused to you. Please reach out to our support team at support@lifelearn.com, and we will assist you in providing access to the App. Thank you for your understanding. ### 2/5 — Works periodically *2024-09-04* Love this app however the last month or two it’s very hit and miss with it opening and actually being functional I’ve updated, reloaded it to make sure I have the most recent version but hasn’t made a difference **Developer response:** Hello, we apologize for the inconvenience caused to you. Please reach out to our support team at support@lifelearn.com, and we will assist you in providing access to the App. Thank you for your understanding. ### 1/5 — Freezes, poor technical support *2024-08-28, version 3.1.4* Occasionally it works, but often it freezes and turns off. Technical support was zero help. ### 4/5 — Workhorse *2024-03-08, version 3.1.3* This app is my bible for drug calculations daily at work. Also the references all pulled together make this like a pocket held digital version of what we all used way back in veterinary careers like Merck and Plumbs but better. The only downside is if internet fails you won't be able to access making you "dumb". ### 1/5 — SUBSCRIPTION? *2023-10-26, version 3.0.1* Paid $12 for this app about a year ago, been using everyday for work but had to upgrade my phone and reinstall the app and now it is unusable and asking for subscription. ### 1/5 — Me cobraron de nuevo *2023-10-14, version 3.0.1* Tenía ya comprada la app y cuando se actualizó volvió a aparecer precio por mes… WTF ### 1/5 — Subscription fees ?? *2023-08-20, version 3.0.1* Bought this app years ago; I think I paid 12 bucks for it. Now I have to pay subscription fees for the same functionality ? I can’t even refresh my purchase. Extemely disappointment ### 1/5 — Not a serious calculator… *2023-08-03* A veterinary calculator? With a pet age calculator? **Developer response:** Hello, we apologize for the inconvenience caused to you. Please reach out to our support team at support@lifelearn.com. Thank you for your understanding. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t use it unless you pay $4 a month *2026-03-12, version 3.1.12* Ended up deleting this app because what do you mean you placed it behind a pay wall now?! This app was so helpful and now completely useless. ### 1/5 — Asking for money now *2026-02-02, version 3.1.11* This was a great app for years until they started wanting to charge for it. Delete. ### 1/5 — Suddenly charging monthly *2026-02-01, version 3.1.11* Bought this app a while ago, now it is charging a monthly fee… ### 1/5 — Обман *2026-02-01* Купил постоянную подписку несколько лет назад, а теперь с меня требуют ежемесячную оплату. ### 1/5 — WISH I COUDO GIVE ZERO STARS - NO SUBSCRIPTION *2026-01-24, version 3.1.9* This is such a terrible idea. I use this at daily in the clinic now all of a sudden it’s completely blocked me out. Would’ve been at least OK if people who bought it for $15 several years ago were grandfathered in but no now we have to pay this stupid subscription. GET RID OF THE SUBSCRIPTION MODEL or I will never use this app again nor will I recommend to my colleagues ### 1/5 — So disappointed *2026-01-21, version 3.1.8* I bought this app many years ago for about $15 and I’ve used it DAILY. Now all of a sudden I have to pay $4 a month to use the same app I’ve already paid for?!?!?! Terrible change. Lost my business! ### 1/5 — Just another payment plan *2025-10-15, version 3.1.7* Used to be around 11$ but now we get a monthly subscription yay ### 1/5 — Nothing Works Unless You Pay *2025-08-29* Why would I pay a monthly subscription fee when I can access this information free on the web. Love the idea of an app but should be a one time fee and whatever is free on the web should also be free in the app. **Developer response:** Hello, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the transition to a subscription-based model. Please reach out to our support team at support@lifelearn.com with your purchase details, and we will assist you in providing access to the App. Thank you for your understanding. ### 1/5 — Not Working *2025-06-27, version 3.1.7* This app doesn’t work at all. I open it and I can’t even click on the options. Kinda lame that you have to pay to use it, not everyone wants to add an additional $4/mo. The whole 1 month free trial thing is unnecessary. Like stop being greedy and let people use it for free. But yeah I guess I downloaded this before and it wouldn’t let me do anything without paying and I’m not surprised it’s like this again. Not worth it if you don’t have the money. ### 1/5 — App completely locked down UNLESS you subscribe *2024-09-15, version 3.1.4* Wish I had the option to use literally anything in the app to try it but I can’t unless I subscribe and pay the monthly fee. As a student, this is not something I can afford. Really frustrating as this looks like a great resource! Maybe one day I’ll be able to be able to pay the fee to try this. I know there’s a “one month free trial” but there should be a student option for those of us that can’t afford this monthly expense! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Valuable recommended *2026-02-18* The app saves significant time, reduces calculation errors, and improves workflow in a busy clinic setting. It also enhances communication within the team because everyone can quickly verify doses and calculations accurately. Overall, this is a reliable, practical, and highly recommended app for veterinarians and veterinary nurses. It is a powerful support tool for emergency cases, anesthesia management, and daily clinical use ### 5/5 — Amazing App! *2025-02-28, version 3.1.5* Saved a lot of time for me, amazing app 😇 ### 5/5 — Get this app *2023-09-28, version 3.0.1* I love this app. It helps me with emergency drugs and calculations ### 5/5 — I recommend this to every vet!! *2023-05-30, version 2.9.99* Pm so impressed by and thankful for this app and creator. I use it most for anesthetic and CRI planning and random drug doses. It’s really comprehensive and when I have emailed the creator with questions or about glitches, I get a quick and helpful reply! ### 5/5 — Doctor or technician: You need this app *2023-05-25, version 2.9.99* I’ve had this app for over 3 years. I use it countless times a week while working. I’ve helped my doctors dose medications, articulated test protocol with resources available through the app; I’ve calculated fluid rates for surgery, shock and dehydration; I’ve created glucose curve charts, reviewed caloric needs with clients; toxicity reference; preventative references; it is invaluable!!! I cannot recommend this app enough! ### 5/5 — 4th Year *2023-04-15, version 2.9.99* If you are a fourth year vet student, this app is what you need! It will save you a lot of time and a lot of frustration! I can not begin to describe how helpful this app is. It is worth every penny! Do yourself a favor and download this prior to fourth year! ### 5/5 — Very Helpful *2023-01-23, version 2.9.98* This app is very helpful in Veterinary Medicine. This has helped me and other techs and DVMs in the Emergency and Urgent Care field!!! ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2023-01-03, version 2.9.98* I’m transitioning from large to small animal, and this app has been a godsend in smoothing my transition! So many useful sections beyond just drug doses. ### 5/5 — Very responsive support! *2022-09-06, version 2.9.98* Recently I had 2 issues which affected my ability to use this app-both issues were resolved ASAP. I discovered the customer support email for the 2nd issue, and within the hour I had already received a reply back! A temporary fix was discovered to get the app working again within another hour. And they fixed the main error by the next day. Overall, very pleased!!! Well worth the $$ ### 5/5 — Great tool *2022-01-14, version 2.9.93* I use this app daily. Becoming more and more indispensable. Thanks for creating this! I could repeat this statement daily as I literally use it multiple times daily. Especially in anesthesia it is spot on. Love the references! Keep up the good work. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*