Comparison

Think Kidneys vs SHOT UK

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

Head to head
About

Think Kidneys

This app offers quick access to information on detecting, managing, and treating Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). It mirrors the content of its website, making it convenient for healthcare professionals to use on the go or in clinical settings.

Highlights
  • AKI detection information
  • AKI management guidance
  • AKI treatment protocols
  • Mobile access to resources
  • Designed for healthcare professionals
Features
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This app has been developed to provide at-a-glance information regarding the detection, management and treatment of AKI. The app provides the same information as appears on the website and is intended for use on the ward or on the go, when access by PC or laptop may not be possible. Think Kidneys resources have been created for use by all health care professionals.

About

SHOT UK

Features
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The mobile app for Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) Use the SHOT app to: β€’ Learn about the latest developments in haemovigilance β€’ Access all Annual SHOT Reports and SHOT resources β€’ Access information about the Annual SHOT Symposium via the events programme, speakers, posters and more *Please note – the SHOT app cannot be used to make SHOT reports on SABRE/Dendrite* SHOT is the UK’s independent, professionally-led haemovigilance scheme. Since 1996 SHOT has been collecting and analysing anonymised information on adverse events and reactions in blood transfusion from all healthcare organisations that are involved in the transfusion of blood and blood components in the UK. Where risks and problems are identified, SHOT produces recommendations to improve patient safety. The recommendations are put into the Annual SHOT Report, which is circulated to all relevant organisations including the four UK Blood Services, the Departments of Health in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; the relevant professional bodies and all reporting hospitals. The Annual SHOT Symposium brings together delegates from across the UK and beyond for the launch of the Annual SHOT Report and to share ideas, learn from peers and develop professional contacts. This one-day event includes presentations and debates on the hottest topics in transfusion safety, a poster competition, an abstract competition, and an opportunity for delegates to β€˜Meet the Experts’ who help to make SHOT one of the world’s leading haemovigilance schemes.

Screenshots

Think Kidneys4 screens
SHOT UK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Think Kidneys at 8.0 against SHOT UK's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Think Kidneys ships an update every 5 months, SHOT UK every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Think Kidneys versus SHOT UK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThink KidneysSHOT UK
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better15.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB115 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTHE RENAL ASSOCIATIONNHS

In-app purchases

None

Think Kidneys

No in-app purchases

None

SHOT UK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Think Kidneys free?
Think Kidneys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHOT UK free?
SHOT UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Think Kidneys or SHOT UK have ads?
Neither Think Kidneys nor SHOT UK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Think Kidneys or SHOT UK?
Think Kidneys ships an update every 5 months, and SHOT UK every 4 months. Most recently, Think Kidneys was updated on October 14, 2026 and SHOT UK on October 11, 2026.

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