Comparison

ECVSI vs Gilead ME Database (GMED)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ECVSI

Features
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ECVSI is a mobile application of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions Journal which is published by Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. All have abstracts in English, users can read full text of articles inside the app.

About

Gilead ME Database (GMED)

Features
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GMED is an online scientific portal designed for Health Care Providers (HCPs) in the Middle East region. GMED provides HCPs with high-quality scientific content created by renowned experts from the region and from around the globe. GMED provides scientific content based on HCP's interests in different therapeutic areas, including (but not limited to): •Cell therapy •Invasive Fungal Infections •HIV •Liver diseases Each HCP is required to submit a new account application using his personal & professional details. His application is submitted to the review team, who make sure that the user is a practicing HCP within the Middle East region based on supporting documents. Once the application is reviewed and approved, the account becomes activated, and the HCP receives access to all resources based on his specialty and interests. GMED provides HCPs with Webinars and podcasts, a large library of previously recorded scientific lectures. In addition to that, HCPs can register and attend future scientific events, either virtual or classroom events sponsored by Gilead Sciences. Enjoy a large set of updated downloadable materials and sessions in all Gilead’s therapeutic areas & more to come. Please note that GMED is targeting HCPs practicing in the Middle East only; users are required to provide a CV and a Medical license proof to get access to GMED; otherwise, the application will be refused.

Screenshots

ECVSI4 screens
Gilead ME Database (GMED)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gilead ME Database (GMED) at every 6 months against ECVSI's every 32 months. ECVSI's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ECVSI ships an update every 32 months, Gilead ME Database (GMED) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ECVSI versus Gilead ME Database (GMED): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterECVSIGilead ME Database (GMED)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB25 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPleksus Bilişim Teknolojileri Danışmanlık Temsilcilik A.Ş.GILEAD SCIENCES IRELAND UC

In-app purchases

None

ECVSI

No in-app purchases

None

Gilead ME Database (GMED)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ECVSI free?
ECVSI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gilead ME Database (GMED) free?
Gilead ME Database (GMED) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ECVSI or Gilead ME Database (GMED) have ads?
Neither ECVSI nor Gilead ME Database (GMED) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ECVSI or Gilead ME Database (GMED)?
ECVSI ships an update every 32 months, and Gilead ME Database (GMED) every 6 months. Most recently, ECVSI was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gilead ME Database (GMED) on November 3, 2026.

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