Comparison

HIE Calculator vs PediaTools

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

Head to head
About

HIE Calculator

Features
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The purpose of this Application is to make cooling criteria more accessible and easy to use. It DOES NOT replace clinical judgement and assessment.

About

PediaTools

This medical app provides pediatric calculators for blood counts, fluid requirements, and nutrition. It also includes tools for GFR, hyponatremia correction, and IV drip rates, along with various pediatric scoring systems.

Highlights
  • Pediatric blood count values
  • Hydrocaloric and electrolyte calculations
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition calculations
  • Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) computation
  • Hyponatremia correction calculator
  • IV drip rate calculator
  • Pediatric scoring systems
Features
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This application offers a comprehensive set of clinical tools for pediatric and neonatal care: » Reference values for complete blood count in pediatric patients of all ages. » Calculates daily fluid and electrolyte requirements. » Age-based reference values for serum immunoglobulins, lymphocytes, and complement. » Reference values for laboratory tests such as TSH, FSH, LH, DHEA-S, T4, and other endocrinological parameters. » Calculates requirements for pediatric and neonatal parenteral nutrition. » Estimates the glomerular filtration rate and generates an age-based reference table. » Calculates the correction of hyponatremia and hypernatremia, as well as the free water deficit based on estimated total body water. » Allows calculation of medications used in common pediatric emergency conditions, such as croup, asthma, cardiorespiratory arrest, seizures, anaphylaxis, and hypoglycemia. » Calculates the intravenous infusion rate of drugs used in emergencies. » Includes pediatric and neonatal scales such as Silverman-Andersen, Apgar, Ballard, Pediatric Appendicitis Score, Alvarado, Westley, Pulmonary Score, Wood-Downes-Ferrés, among others. Please note that if you are not a healthcare professional, it is essential to consult a pediatrician before making any medical decision.

Screenshots

HIE Calculator2 screens
PediaTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HIE Calculator at Free against PediaTools's $3.99. HIE Calculator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, 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

HIE Calculator is free to download; PediaTools costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIE Calculator ships an update monthly, PediaTools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HIE Calculator versus PediaTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIE CalculatorPediaTools
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB140 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerkhorshid mohammadGerson Rodriguez

In-app purchases

None

HIE Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

PediaTools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIE Calculator free?
HIE Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PediaTools free?
PediaTools costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIE Calculator or PediaTools have ads?
Neither HIE Calculator nor PediaTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HIE Calculator or PediaTools?
HIE Calculator ships an update monthly, and PediaTools every 5 weeks. Most recently, HIE Calculator was updated on October 16, 2026 and PediaTools on October 15, 2026.

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