Comparison

MSD Manual Consumer vs CodeCalc

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

Head to head
About

MSD Manual Consumer

Access clear, practical explanations for thousands of medical disorders, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments in everyday language. This app provides expert-written health information, including photos, illustrations, and animations, for on-the-go reference.

Highlights
  • Medical information in everyday language
  • Explanations of disorders, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments
  • Photos and illustrations
  • Animations of diseases and treatments
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Medical news and commentary
Features
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT DOWNLOAD *** Downloading this app is a 2-step process: the first step is a download of the app template, and the second step is a full download of app content. This can take up to 5 to 10 minutes. Please do not navigate away from the app until both steps have been completed. *** App Permissions Install Settings Note: • We do not collect or use any personal information. There are, however, some permissions necessary for the app to function properly. 1. Photos/Media/Files – This allows the app to store the medical content and multimedia for offline use without requiring the user to reload all the large content when the app updates. 2. Device and App History – This is used only to keep the app and content up to date. Developed especially for patients, caregivers, and families, this version of the MSD Manual medical information app is created just for you. Now with many new features and enhancements, the MSD Manual Consumer app is written in everyday language. This Consumer Version provides clear, practical explanations for thousands of medical disorders, including symptoms and what doctors do to diagnose and treat medical conditions. The trusted MSD Manual Consumer medical information app for on-the-go reference offers: • Health and medical information written and updated regularly by more than 350 medical experts • Topics searchable by symptom, diagnosis or treatment, all written in easy-to-understand language • Photos and Illustrations on thousands of disorders and diseases • Animations that visually demonstrate diseases and treatments • Interactive Quizzes* to test knowledge on health topics • Medical News and Commentary* covering the most current and important health topics • Editorials* written by top medical experts • Self-assessments* to check your health and fitness levels *Internet access needed. About MSD Manuals Our mission is simple: We believe that health information is a universal right and that every person is entitled to accurate, accessible and usable medical information. We have a responsibility to protect, preserve and share the best current medical information to enable more informed decisions, enhance relationships between patients and professionals, and improve health care outcomes around the world. That’s why we are making the MSD Manuals available for free in digital form to professionals and patients around the world. No registration or subscription required, and no ads. NOND-1179303-0001 04/16 This mobile application is intended for use outside the United States, its territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada only. For more information please read the End User License Agreement at https://www.msd.com/policy/terms-of-use/home.html For more information about our privacy practices, please see our privacy commitment at https://www.msdprivacy.com Adverse Event Reporting: In a country outside the United States, there may be specific procedures in place to address reports of adverse events. Please contact your local MSD office or local health authority for more information. For questions or help with the app, please contact msdmanualsinfo@msd.com

About

CodeCalc

Features
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CodeCalc is a fast, offline medical calculator designed for physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals. 13 evidence-based calculators across 5 specialties: CARDIOLOGY • CHA₂DS₂-VASc — Stroke risk in atrial fibrillation • HAS-BLED — Bleeding risk on anticoagulation • ASCVD Risk — 10-year cardiovascular risk (Pooled Cohort Equations) RENAL • eGFR — CKD-EPI 2021 race-free equation • Cockcroft-Gault — Creatinine clearance for drug dosing LIVER • MELD-Na — Model for End-Stage Liver Disease • Child-Pugh — Chronic liver disease severity GENERAL • BMI, BSA, Corrected Calcium, Anion Gap CRITICAL CARE • qSOFA — Quick sepsis screening • SOFA — Sequential Organ Failure Assessment KEY FEATURES • View original formulas and scoring criteria • Unit conversion (lbs⇄kg, in⇄cm, mg/dL⇄mmol/L) • Color-coded risk interpretation • Copy results to clipboard • Recent calculators for quick access • Works completely offline — no account required BUILT FOR CLINICAL WORKFLOW CodeCalc focuses on the most commonly used medical calculators in everyday practice. Open the app, enter values, and get results in seconds. No clutter. No unnecessary features. Just fast clinical calculations. PRIVACY CodeCalc does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. DISCLAIMER: CodeCalc is intended as a reference tool only. It is not a substitute for professional medical judgment. Always verify calculations with current clinical guidelines. Lotena Medical Inc. assumes no liability for clinical decisions made using this application.

Screenshots

MSD Manual Consumer4 screens
CodeCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MSD Manual Consumer at 13.0 against CodeCalc's 15.1. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MSD Manual Consumer versus CodeCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSD Manual ConsumerCodeCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMerck Sharp & Dohme LLCLeo Luong

In-app purchases

None

MSD Manual Consumer

No in-app purchases

None

CodeCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSD Manual Consumer free?
MSD Manual Consumer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeCalc free?
CodeCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSD Manual Consumer or CodeCalc have ads?
Neither MSD Manual Consumer nor CodeCalc shows ads.

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