Comparison

SEPSIS 3 vs Quick Reference Critical Care

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

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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

Quick Reference Critical Care

This app provides immediate, on-the-job answers for critical care professionals. It offers updated, evidence-based procedures and stabilization practices in a quick-read outline format, covering a broad range of patient topics by body system.

Highlights
  • Updated critical care content
  • Full-color images
  • Extensive abbreviations list
  • Bulleted outline format
  • Over 350 illustrations
  • Body system chapters
  • SmartSearch technology
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content.   Need to brush up on your ICU skills? New to ICU, or a veteran? Get immediate on-the-job answers, with the popular and fully updated Quick Reference to Critical Care, 6th Edition. This indispensable pocket guide addresses a broad range of critical care patient topics, divided by body system and organized alphabetically within each chapter for quick access. Disease processes, disorders, medications, and titration, tests, lab results, formulas, ICU equipment and treatment strategies and goals are discussed. Each well-illustrated entry explains the latest evidence-based procedures and stabilization practices in a convenient, quick-read outline, making it the ideal quick reference for following proven protocols. Up-level your critical care expertise and confidence, with: * NEW and completely updated content that offers current information on cutting edge critical care topics * NEW full-color images throughout * NEW extensive abbreviations list that explains unfamiliar abbreviations found in progress notes, surgical reports and other medical documents * Ideal on-the-spot quick reference – Read-at-a-glance bulleted outline format that helps you grasp ideas quickly and take immediate action * More than 350 illustrations – figures, algorithms, photos, drawings and tables that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions of key terms * Chapters for each body system – expert nursing guidance on evaluating and treating the neurologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and urinary, renal, endocrine, hematologic and immune systems * Each chapter offers an alpha-organized list of disorders and injuries pertaining to that topic or body system * Vital direction for on-the-unit action – includes sections on labs, imaging and miscellaneous items not covered in other sections * Expert direction on areas such as body system structures and functions, anatomy, diagnostic tools, surgical methods, signs and symptoms, treatments, monitoring, drug administration, catheters and electrode procedures, waveforms and more The quick-reference format offers: * Extensive cross-referencing – leads to related information * Tables and charts – vital info on medication, dosing, conversions, compatibilities, and more * “Troubleshooting” feature – practical guidance for solving technical problems or complications   No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1975136837 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781975136833 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content.   Yearly auto-renewing payments - $59.99 Six-month subscription - $39.99   Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user & auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.   If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000   Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx   Editor(s): Nancy H. Diepenbrock Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Screenshots

SEPSIS 34 screens
Quick Reference Critical Care4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SEPSIS 3 at none against Quick Reference Critical Care's shown. Quick Reference Critical Care's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Quick Reference Critical Care sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SEPSIS 3 against 4.9 for Quick Reference Critical Care. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SEPSIS 3 ships an update every 10 months, Quick Reference Critical Care every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SEPSIS 3 versus Quick Reference Critical Care: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEPSIS 3Quick Reference Critical Care
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.9 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB46 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperScyMed, IncSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

SEPSIS 3

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

Quick Reference Critical Care

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SEPSIS 3

One-time1
  • Sepsis Master$1.99
2 purchases

Quick Reference Critical Care

Subscriptions2
  • Quick Ref-Critical Care 6M Sub$39.996 Months
  • Quick Ref-Critical Care 1Y Sub$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SEPSIS 3 free?
SEPSIS 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Reference Critical Care free?
Quick Reference Critical Care is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SEPSIS 3 or Quick Reference Critical Care?
SEPSIS 3 is rated higher. SEPSIS 3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Quick Reference Critical Care averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do SEPSIS 3 or Quick Reference Critical Care have ads?
Quick Reference Critical Care shows ads; SEPSIS 3 does not.
Which is updated more often, SEPSIS 3 or Quick Reference Critical Care?
SEPSIS 3 ships an update every 10 months, and Quick Reference Critical Care every 6 months. Most recently, SEPSIS 3 was updated on September 17, 2026 and Quick Reference Critical Care on September 10, 2026.

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