# MedCalX vs Doc Trivia

The clearest difference is rating: Doc Trivia at 5.0 against MedCalX's 3.8. Doc Trivia also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MedCalX's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MedCalX sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Doc Trivia asks for nothing beyond the download.

Doc Trivia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MedCalX has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MedCalX | Doc Trivia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcalx/id1041464932/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-trivia/id6781284558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ossus GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/286022405) | [Angel Cadena Altamirano](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781284560) |

## What reviewers say

### MedCalX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcalx/id1041464932)

This medical calculator app provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive tool for complex medical formulas, scores, and classifications. It offers an extensive library of over 300 medical calculations, patient management features, and sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Extensive medical formula library (300+), Patient management and data saving, Customizable workflows, Multiple result sharing options, Detailed information and references, US and SI unit support, iCloud synchronization for favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MedCalc 3 Upgrade | Free | one-time |
| Doximity Registration | Free | one-time |
| MedCalX Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📱 Comprehensive collection of medical formulas and scores
- 🚀 Fast calculations and quick access
- 📚 Includes PubMed links and background information
- 🌍 Multi-language support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywalls for previously free calculators
- 🔄 Forced paid upgrades for existing users
- ❌ Missing many important medical scores
- ⏱️ Infrequent updates and maintenance
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when taking patient photos
- App fails to open or becomes unresponsive
- Unable to restore previous purchases
- Doximity unlock feature not working

**Requested features**

- SCORE2 and other modern cardiovascular risk scores
- TRiP(cast) score
- Valve disease calculations
- Pediatric medication dosing calculators
- Electrolyte and fluid replacement calculations


### Doc Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doc-trivia/id6781284558)

This app offers a fast-paced trivia game designed to enhance clinical knowledge for medical professionals and students. It features a wide range of medical categories, a career progression system, and instant educational feedback with source references. The app supports both English and Spanish and can be played offline.

**Highlights:** 16 medical categories, 80 progression levels, Global ranking system, Instant educational feedback, Bilingual content (English/Spanish), Offline-first design, Quick 20-question sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MedCalX free?

MedCalX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doc Trivia free?

Doc Trivia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MedCalX or Doc Trivia?

Doc Trivia is rated higher. MedCalX averages 3.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Doc Trivia averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MedCalX or Doc Trivia have ads?

Neither MedCalX nor Doc Trivia shows ads.

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