Lipid Manager vs LDL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lipid Manager
This app offers three clinical decision support tools for healthcare professionals to manage patient triglycerides and LDL-C. It assists in determining lipid-lowering therapies, evaluating statin intolerance, and providing recommendations for hypertriglyceridemia management.
- LDL-C Lowering Therapy tool
- Statin Intolerance evaluation
- Hypertriglyceridemia management recommendations
- Lifestyle intervention guidance
- Pharmacological management guidance
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The ACC Lipid Manager app provides two clinical decision support tools in one app to help clinicians manage a patient’s triglycerides and LDL-C from therapy initiation through treatment calibration with the goal of lowering ASCVD risk: • Lipid Lowering Therapy tool: Supports selection of lipid‑lowering therapies and individualized goals to reduce ASCVD risk through targeted management of LDL-C and triglycerides (previously known as LDL-C Lowering Therapy) • Statin Intolerance tool: Evaluate the patient for possible statin intolerance, and determine appropriate next steps The information and recommendations in this clinical decision support app are not meant to represent the only or best course of care nor replace clinical judgement. Therapeutic options should be determined after discussion between the patient and their care provider. Financial support for Lipid Manager was provided by Esperion. All content was independently developed with no sponsor involvement.
LDL
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The LDL-C Calculator is a comprehensive tool for healthcare professionals and patients to accurately calculate LDL cholesterol using multiple validated methods. Features: Calculate LDL-C using four different methods: Friedewald, Sampson-NIH, Yayla-TR, and Extended Martin formulas Automatic unit conversion between mg/dL and mmol/L Estimated ApoB calculation Non-HDL cholesterol calculation Dyslipidemia type classification based on lipid profile Detailed information on dyslipidemia types, including clinical findings, treatments, and referrals Simply enter your lipid panel values (Total Cholesterol, HDL, and Triglycerides), and get instant LDL calculations. Optional ApoB input for enhanced dyslipidemia classification. This app helps physicians and patients better understand lipid profiles and make informed decisions about cardiovascular health. For educational purposes only. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice and treatment decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lipid Manager at 13.0 against LDL's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lipid Manager ships an update every 5 months, LDL every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lipid Manager | LDL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | American College of Cardiology | Alper Yayla |
In-app purchases
Lipid Manager
No in-app purchases
LDL
No in-app purchases
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