RescueNet® CodeWriter vs MedCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RescueNet® CodeWriter
This medical documentation tool simplifies code data capture for mobile devices. It integrates with a case review system to ensure accuracy, offering features like timers and vital sign buttons for efficient data entry.
- Code data documentation
- Integration with RescueNet CaseReview
- Timer functionality
- Vitals tracking
- Key event buttons
- Easy-to-use interface
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The ZOLL RescueNet CodeWriter documenter is an easy-to-use application for mobile phones or tablets that simplifies code data documentation. When used with RescueNet CaseReview, RescueNet CodeWriter not only captures essential code data, but also helps ensure documentation accuracy with options such as timer, vitals and key event buttons. Simply launch the app and tap the Start New Code button to get started.* *Requires paid subscription to RescueNet CaseReview.
MedCode
This medical app assists emergency providers in tracking critical resuscitation events like epinephrine intervals and compression cycles. It provides real-time data and maintains a record of interventions for documentation. Designed for high-pressure situations, it offers quick access and clear readability.
- Real-time resuscitation tracking
- Epinephrine interval logging
- Compression cycle monitoring
- Intervention documentation
- Lock screen widgets
- Fast launch design
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MedCode is a code blue resuscitation timer built for emergency providers in training — nurses, paramedics, and physicians managing high-acuity codes. Track epinephrine intervals, compression cycles, and elapsed resuscitation in real time. MedCode keeps accurate record of every intervention for documentation history . Designed for the pace of a real code — fast to launch, easy to read under pressure, and built to stay out of your way. With the MedCode app you can add widgets to your lock screen and control screens to quickly launch the app from anywhere on your phone. Try MedCode for free for 30 days or 5 codes. One time purchase after the trial ends. Privacy Policy: https://coastallabs.io/apps/medcode/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://coastallabs.io/apps/medcode/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RescueNet® CodeWriter at 5.0 against MedCode's 4.5. RescueNet® CodeWriter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). MedCode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. MedCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RescueNet® CodeWriter asks for nothing beyond the download.
RescueNet® CodeWriter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RescueNet® CodeWriter's written reviews are positive against 67% of MedCode's.
RescueNet® CodeWriter ships an update every 6 weeks, MedCode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RescueNet® CodeWriter | MedCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ZOLL Data Systems, Inc. | Coastal Labs Studio LLC |
Customer experience
RescueNet® CodeWriter
MedCode
In-app purchases
RescueNet® CodeWriter
No in-app purchases
MedCode
- MedCode - Full Access$4.99
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