Comparison

HalesMeds vs TinyPalate

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

Head to head
About

HalesMeds

This app provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based information on medication safety for breastfeeding mothers. It covers over 1,300 drugs, diseases, and vaccines, including new medications for weight loss and heart failure, with lactation risk categories and suggested safer alternatives.

Highlights
  • Medication safety for breastfeeding
  • Lactation risk categories (LRC)
  • New drug information (Ozempic, Wegovy, Entresto)
  • Safer alternative suggestions
  • Adult and infant dose information
  • Key points and tips
Features
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HalesMeds helps over 100,000 health care professionals worldwide with evidence-based information on medication safety for breastfeeding mothers. Now including new drugs for weight loss like Ozempic and Wegovy, heart failure drugs such as Entresto, medications for anxiety, postpartum depression, and over 1,300 drugs, diseases, vaccines and syndromes with lactation risk category (LRC), you can quickly identify hazardous drugs for breastfeeding patients. Brought to you by Springer Publishing, this reference app is continuously revised with the most up-to-date research on the transmission of maternal drugs into human milk from world-renowned experts, Dr. Thomas W. Hale, and PharmD, Kaytlin Krutsch. Features: • Includes quick search and alphabetical lookup • Provides adult concerns, adult dose, pediatric concerns, & infant monitoring • Suggests safer alternatives for high-risk entries • Presents key points and savvy tips about breastfeeding and medications • Offers succinct information about evaluation of the infant Get access to all drug entries when you subscribe: • Hale's Medications & Mothers' Milk - 1 Month: one auto-renewing payment of $7.99 • Hale's Medications & Mothers' Milk - 12 Months: one auto-renewing payment of $84.99 Medications & Mothers' Milk offers two auto-renewing subscription options to help keep you up to date with medical standards. -Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase -Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. © Springer Publishing Our Customer Success Team is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday (except on major holidays). Call us at 319-246-5299 and email us at medical@hltcorp.com with any questions. Privacy Policy - http://builtbyhlt.com/privacy Terms of Conditions - http://builtbyhlt.com/EULA

About

TinyPalate

Features
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TinyPalate is your complete companion for baby-led weaning and allergen introduction. Designed for parents of babies 6-24 months, it transforms the overwhelming process of introducing solids into a simple, guided, and rewarding experience. TRACK EVERY BITE Log your baby's meals with our database of 100+ foods. See what they've tried, what's safe, and what to introduce next. Each food includes age-specific serving suggestions for 6-9, 9-12, and 12-24 months. INTRODUCE ALLERGENS WITH CONFIDENCE Follow evidence-based protocols for the Top 9 allergens: peanut, tree nuts, dairy, egg, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame. Track each exposure and know exactly when an allergen is safely introduced (3+ exposures). SAFETY FIRST Every food is labeled with choking hazard levels (low, moderate, high) and includes safe serving instructions for your baby's age. No more guessing how to prepare foods safely. MONITOR REACTIONS Log symptoms like hives, rash, vomiting, or swelling. Track severity levels and add notes for accurate medical records. Never forget an important detail. CELEBRATE MILESTONES Earn achievement badges as your little one explores new foods. From "First Bite" to "Centurion" (100 foods) and "Allergy Conqueror" — celebrate every win along the way. SHARE WITH YOUR PEDIATRICIAN Generate professional PDF reports showing feeding history, safe foods, reactions, and allergen progress. Perfect for well-child visits and allergy consultations. SMART DAILY TIPS Get contextual nutrition advice with our "Daily Bite" feature. Learn food pairings (like iron + Vitamin C) and evidence-based feeding guidance tailored to your journey. PREMIUM FEATURES • Full allergen tracking dashboard • PDF doctor's reports • Allergen protocol guides Download TinyPalate and give your baby the best start to a lifetime of healthy eating. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HalesMeds4 screens
TinyPalate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TinyPalate at none against HalesMeds's shown. HalesMeds's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. HalesMeds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TinyPalate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HalesMeds versus TinyPalate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalesMedsTinyPalate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (711 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings711 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSpringer Publishing CompanyPETER H LAM

Bugs and requests

HalesMeds

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes immediately upon opening
  • Frequent log-outs for paid users

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide more free content for users

TinyPalate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HalesMeds

Subscriptions2
  • Hale's - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Hale's - 12 Months$94.991 Year
2 purchases

TinyPalate

Subscriptions2
  • TinyPalate Premium$4.991 Month
  • TinyPalate Premium$49.991 Year

Questions

Is HalesMeds free?
HalesMeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyPalate free?
TinyPalate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HalesMeds or TinyPalate have ads?
HalesMeds shows ads; TinyPalate does not.

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