AGS GEMS vs GeriKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AGS GEMS
This app offers guidance for clinicians and trainees caring for older adults, covering over 20 clinical topics in a History & Physical format. Access initial templates for free and subscribe for full access to all content.
- Geriatric evaluation and management tools
- Covers over 20 clinical topics
- History & Physical (H&P) format
- Templates for Immunizations and Telehealth
- Quick consult for experienced clinicians
- Checklist for elder care
- Teaching tool
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AGS Geriatrics Evaluation & Management Tools (GEMS) App The AGS Geriatrics Evaluation & Management Tools (GEMS) App provides guidance to clinicians and trainees who are caring for older adults. Over 20 clinical topics are covered following a History & Physical (H&P) format. Download the AGS Geriatrics Evaluation & Management Tools App and access the templates on Immunizations and Telehealth for free and then subscribe to access all of clinical topics available in this convenient App. The AGS GEMS App is the perfect tool for: • Quick consult for those with experience and training in geriatrics • Checklist for clinicians who are caring for older adults • Teaching tool 1 year subscription for $9.99. Subscriptions will start from at the time of the date of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew via your iTunes account 24-hours prior to the end of your subscription at the rate of $9.99 for one year. You can turn off the auto-renew feature up to 24-hours before the end of your subscription by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy - http://www.americangeriatrics.org/legal/privacy_policy/ Terms of Use - http://geriatricscareonline.org/static/terms
GeriKit
This medical tool assists healthcare professionals in conducting geriatric assessments. It includes tests for eight key indicators of geriatric health, such as cognition, depression, and fall risk. The app is designed to aid discussions between patients and providers, not replace professional medical judgment.
- Geriatric health assessment
- Cognition testing
- Depression screening
- Function assessment
- Strength evaluation
- Fall risk assessment
- Nutrition evaluation
- Medication review
- Advanced care planning aid
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This application is a tool to help medical professionals facilitate a geriatric examination. The app includes tests for eight indicators to diagnose a patient's geriatric health - Cognition, Depression, Function, Strength, Fall Risk, Nutrition, Medications, and Advanced Care. Disclaimer: This application is intended to facilitate discussion between patients and healthcare professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used by patients without direct consultation with, and supervision by, their healthcare provider.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GeriKit at none against AGS GEMS's 1. GeriKit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. AGS GEMS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. GeriKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
GeriKit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 11 respectively.
AGS GEMS ships an update every 29 months, GeriKit every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AGS GEMS | GeriKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 20 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | American Geriatrics Society | John Dodson |
Customer experience
AGS GEMS
GeriKit
In-app purchases
AGS GEMS
- Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
GeriKit
No in-app purchases
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