Medtimer vs Coma scales
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Medtimer
This app provides a fast and accurate way for medical professionals to measure heart and respiratory rates. It features a simple tap interface, instant calculations, and reference charts for all age groups. Designed for efficiency in clinical settings, it keeps users focused on their patients.
- Tap-anywhere interface for recording
- Intuitive HR and RR recording
- Instant automatic rate calculations
- Flexible measurement periods
- Reference charts for all ages
- iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support
- Lock screen widgets
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The essential heart and respiratory rate tool for clinicians. Medtimer is built for health professionals who need fast vital sign counts. Extremely simple to use, it frees you from watching the clock or performing mental calculations. Count heart rates (HR) and respiratory rates (RR) with a few simple taps, and instantly see reference range charts for adults and children of all ages. IDEAL FOR: * Nurses & Respiratory Therapists * Doctors, EMTs & Paramedics * Medical Assistants & CNAs * Caregivers & Home Health Aides * First Aid Providers * Athletic Trainers & Sports Scientists * Veterinarians & Pet Owners Developed in collaboration with physicians, Medtimer is designed for efficiency and simplicity in even the busiest clinical environments. Tap to record — everything else is done for you. Our app is trusted by medical professionals worldwide. "Simple but brilliant! Very simple, clear and uncluttered app to help quickly assess HR and respiratory rate." — x2scoops "Best app ever! Every health care professional should have this! It's brilliant. It's on my Apple Watch. I use it with every patient. So simple but so effective." — AG03 OLD KEY FEATURES: * Simple tap-anywhere interface to record heartbeats and breaths * Intuitively record both heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) * Instant automatic rate calculations (BPM) * Flexible measurement periods from 6 to 60 seconds * Reference charts for all age ranges * Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch * Lock Screen widgets for iPhone and Apple Watch faces — start a timer instantly with a single tap * No accounts, no advertising, and no patient data stored Medtimer keeps you focused on your patient. Measurements are taken discreetly, with no need for anyone else to touch your device. There are no pop-ups or distractions — just the information you need, when you need it. You can also contact us directly via the app with any feedback. All of this is available for free. Medtimer Pro adds history, custom charts, and a CPR metronome. Medtimer is a counting timer and reference tool for trained users. It does not diagnose, monitor, or treat any condition. Download now and experience the simplest way to count heart and respiratory rates.
Coma scales
This medical app offers essential tools for assessing patient consciousness. It includes the Glasgow Coma Scale for head injuries, the FOUR Score for intubated patients, and the Disability Rating Scale for predicting recovery.
- Glasgow Coma Scale (Adult & Pediatric)
- FOUR Score
- Disability Rating Scale
- Apple Watch companion app
- Fast consciousness assessment
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This application provides several commonly used scales for assessment of patients with consciousness troubles: - Adult & Pediatric Glasgow Coma Scale, which is the most frequently used score to evaluate the conscious state, particularly after a traumatic brain injury - FOUR Score which can be used for intubated patients - Disability Rating Scale which is used to predict the degree of disability depending on clinical recovery *** Apple Watch app included *** The included Apple Watch app allows a very easy & very fast determination of the Glasgow Coma Scale and FOUR Score!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Medtimer at Free against Coma scales's $0.99. Medtimer also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Coma scales's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Medtimer is free to download; Coma scales costs $0.99 up front. Medtimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Coma scales asks for nothing beyond the download.
Medtimer ships an update every 3 months, Coma scales every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Medtimer | Coma scales |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (579 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 579 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tigerpixel | Mikael Cohen |
Customer experience
Medtimer
Coma scales
Bugs and requests
Medtimer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Not downloading on Apple Watch
- Crashes on Apple Watch
- Stops working after OS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for new Apple Watch models
- Integrate with Apple Health app
- Add option to manually enter counts
- Add complication for Apple Watch
- Add option to disable sounds
Coma scales
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Medtimer
- Medtimer Pro$3.99
Coma scales
No in-app purchases
Questions
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