Comparison

SEPSIS 3 vs SOFA ⊗

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

Head to head
About

SEPSIS 3

This medical app provides up-to-date sepsis calculators and data based on the Sepsis-3 consensus. It includes tools for assessing sepsis severity, such as SOFA, qSOFA, and NEWS scores, along with master calculator panels for efficient patient data processing.

Highlights
  • Sepsis-3 consensus calculators
  • SOFA, qSOFA, and NEWS scores
  • mCalx™ master calculator
  • Automatic unit conversion
  • Color-coded normal/abnormal outputs
  • Patient data processing
Features
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"Sepsis Calculators & Data" ***From the Sepsis-3 International Consensus*** The Sepsis 3 App includes the most practical and up-to-date Sepsis Calculators & Data (from the ESICM and the SCCM 3rd International Consensus (Sepsis-3, 2016)). Just added the mCalx™ (master calculator), NEWS & NEWS 2 (2019) Scores. SOFA, qSOFA, LODS, Sepsis Ward, Sepsis ICU, Sepsis Master, Septic Shock (with integrated Calculator panels & Dynamic Tables for visual efficiency). Sepsis 3 is part of MediCalc®, "The standard for clinical calculations and analytics in Medicine™". MediCalc® is the best and most comprehensive "Medical Calculator System™" in the world. It performs automatic computation of more than 450 clinical formulas, equations & scores "commonly used" in medical practice. MediCalc® features the innovative mCalx™ Master Calculator panel for combined calculations, they assure convenience and accuracy. It also includes valuable "point of care information". MediCalc® facilitates the organization and processing of Patient's data. It is a physician-friendly™ app, intuitive and very easy to use. Available ONLINE (abridged version, free access & Print options). +Unique reference, productivity and decision support tool. +Trusted resource with proven and reliable data processing. +For physicians, residents, med students, PAs and NPs... +Developed by Board-certified physicians in the US. +Highly acclaimed, reviewed and tested (since 1996). -------------------------------------------------- The SEPSIS 3 App (MediCalc®) FEATURES: (the best and proven clinical data processing) * mCalx™ master calculator (inApp purchase) * arithmetical processing * automatic unit conversion * MultiCalx™ Panels * multiple-unit entries * color-coded normal-abnormal outputs * normal values (ranges & limits) * automatic range-checks (limits) * intuitive user interface * easy navigation and info access * Search bar with filters * smart decimal rounding * Système International notation * tables of parameters * mobile & online (free access) * dynamic tables, synchronized with calculators * fully referenced * highly organized and standardized -------------------------------------------------- MediCalc® is part of the ScyMed® Network of MedicalApps, and the first and most comprehensive Medical Calculator System™ in the world, online since 1996... (>500,000 users & free online access). Available in spanish. Other Medical Apps developed by ScyMed include eH&P™, NephroCalc™, LiverCalc™, iDox™, Synt™ (Medical Intelligence Augmentation), etc. (mobile, online, EMR). -------------------------------------------------- SEPSIS 3 CONTENTS: Sepsis: Assessment, Calculators & Data™ mCalx™ master calculator (patient-specific) MultiCalx Panels SEPSIS Ward (qSOFA + GFR_EPI + BMI) SEPSIS ICU (Intensive Care Unit) (SOFA + qSOFA + GFR_EPI + BMI) SEPSIS MASTER (SOFA + LODS + qSOFA + SIRS + GFR_EPI + BMI) Septic Shock (definition) Individual Algorithms & equations: NEWS & NEWS 2 Scores quickSOFA (quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score) SOFA (Sequential (Sepsis-related) Organ Failure Assessment Score) LODS (Logistic Organ Dysfunction System Score) SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) APACHE II Score Glasgow Coma Scale MAP (mean Arterial Pressure) PaO2/FiO2 (arterial O2 tension/Fraction of inspired O2 Ratio) GFR_EPI (Glomerular Filtration Rate-EPI) GFR_cg (Glomerular Filtration Rate Cockcroft-Gault) GFR_mdrd4 (Glomerular Filtration Rate (MDRD-4)) GFR_mdrd6 (Glomerular Filtration Rate (MDRD-6)) GFR_Sch (Glomerular Filtration Rate Schwartz) Chronic Kidney Disease Classification BMI (Body Mass Index) Overweight & Obesity Classification Body Surface Area Conversion (temp, mass, length) Copyright ScyMed Inc.

About

SOFA ⊗

This medical app calculates the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score. It assesses organ system performance and assigns a score to determine the risk of mortality for ICU patients. A higher SOFA score indicates a greater likelihood of mortality.

Highlights
  • SOFA score calculation
  • Organ system assessment
  • Mortality risk determination
  • ICU patient data analysis
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The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score is the interactive scoring system that assesses the performance of several organ systems in the body & assigns a score based on the data obtained in each category. After sofa score calculation process, it generates the risk of mortality for ICU patients. The higher the SOFA score, the higher the likely mortality.

Screenshots

SEPSIS 34 screens
SOFA ⊗4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOFA ⊗ at none against SEPSIS 3's 1. SOFA ⊗ also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). SEPSIS 3's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SEPSIS 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SOFA ⊗ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SEPSIS 3 against 5.0 for SOFA ⊗. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEPSIS 3 ships an update every 10 months, SOFA ⊗ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SEPSIS 3 versus SOFA ⊗: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEPSIS 3SOFA ⊗
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperScyMed, IncMd. Mamun-Ur-Rashid

Customer experience

SEPSIS 3

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SOFA ⊗

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SEPSIS 3

One-time1
  • Sepsis Master$1.99
None

SOFA ⊗

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEPSIS 3 free?
SEPSIS 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SOFA ⊗ free?
SOFA ⊗ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SEPSIS 3 or SOFA ⊗?
SEPSIS 3 and SOFA ⊗ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SEPSIS 3 or SOFA ⊗ have ads?
Neither SEPSIS 3 nor SOFA ⊗ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEPSIS 3 or SOFA ⊗?
SEPSIS 3 ships an update every 10 months, and SOFA ⊗ every 4 months. Most recently, SEPSIS 3 was updated on September 17, 2026 and SOFA ⊗ on June 25, 2026.

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