Handbook vs PedMed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Handbook
This app serves as the official resource for emergency medical treatment guidelines and operational content. It provides clinically accepted best practice models for paramedics, ensuring access to up-to-date information for emergency health services.
- Official BCEHS Treatment Guidelines
- BCEHS-specific operational content
- Clinically accepted best practice models
- Resource for paramedics
- Up-to-date medical information
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The BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) Handbook is the official source for the BCEHS Treatment Guidelines. In addition, it contains BCEHS-specific operational content and various clinically accepted best practice models for Paramedics.
PedMed
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From the creators of PedMed.org, the website developed in 2013, comes the new PedMed app for iOS. The PedMed website was developed to provide a quick reference of pediatric and neonatal drug dosages for healthcare providers. The new iOS app provides offline access and a user-friendly interface, ensuring accurate information at your fingertips. Designed for both iOS and computers, PedMed offers seamless access to a comprehensive drug database for infants and children. The drug monographs and practice recommendations reflect the current practices at a tertiary childrenβs hospital. Drug information evolves constantly as a result of ongoing research and clinical experience. PedMed is updated as new treatments and information become available. It provides a quick reference for healthcare providers working with infants and children and includes citations and links to other resources. Download the PedMed iOS app now and experience the convenience of having up-to-date drug dosing information for neonates and children whenever and wherever you need it. Access 3 individual drugs per day or pay the cheap yearly subscription price for full access and to help fund development for the app and website. For more information, please see Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/] Medical Disclaimer: The PedMed app is a resource for healthcare professionals familiar with pediatric treatment and provides information on pediatric and neonatal drug dosages. Please remember that this app is designed for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare provider for any questions or concerns about a medical condition. Relying solely on information from this app without seeking professional medical advice is not advised. The drug monographs and practice recommendations contained in this reference reflect the current practices at BC Childrenβs Hospital, a tertiary care and teaching hospital and may not be suitable for all settings in which children may be treated. Medication information evolves constantly, and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but it is the responsibility of the prescriber to evaluate the recommendation in each situation. Other reverences should be consulted if there is uncertainty. The authors, editors, reviewers, contributors, and publishers cannot be responsible for the any errors, omissions or for how this information is applied to individual patients.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handbook at none against PedMed's 1. Handbook also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 17.6). PedMed's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. PedMed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.
Handbook ships an update every 14 months, PedMed every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Handbook | PedMed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BCEHS | James Greatorex |
In-app purchases
Handbook
No in-app purchases
PedMed
- Annual Premium Access$1.991 Year







