Comparison

Vetivex vs Veterinary Nerdbook

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

Head to head
About

Vetivex

This veterinary tool helps calculate IV fluid requirements and infusion rates for dogs, cats, and horses. It assists in creating fluid plans based on patient parameters and provides access to product support materials and contact information.

Highlights
  • IV fluid requirement calculation
  • Infusion rate calculation
  • Fluid plan generation
  • Hypovolemia assessment
  • Dehydration assessment
  • Physiologic fluid requirement assessment
  • Downloadable product support materials
Features
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The Dechra Veterinary Products  Vetivex® IV Fluid Calculator provides assistance in calculating IV fluid requirements and infusion rates for dogs, cats and horses for veterinary professionals.  This IV Fluid Flow Rate Calculator assists in generating a fluid plan by using parameters that assess hypovolemia, dehydration, ongoing losses and physiologic fluid requirements.  Also included are Dechra’s IV Fluids product support materials that can be downloaded or forwarded and veterinary technical support and sales contact information. Please note that these results are recommendations only.  Fluid therapy must be tailored to the individual patient’s needs.

About

Veterinary Nerdbook

A quick clinical reference for veterinary professionals and students, offering essential information in a fast-access format. This updated edition includes new chapters on behavior, diagnostics, and palliative care, making it a portable tool for practice and study.

Highlights
  • Quick clinical reference
  • Updated and expanded text
  • Five new chapters
  • Fast answer format
  • Portable mobile app
  • Essential clinical information
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Welcome to the 4th Edition of the VIN Foundation Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook® Since 1994, the Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook has proven to be a helpful quick reference for veterinary students, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians at every stage of their careers. Originally created by Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS, it provides essential clinical information into a format built for fast answers. The 4th edition includes updated and expanded text building on Dr. Yin's remarkable work. Alongside current diagnostic methods and treatment options throughout, it adds five new chapters: • Behavior • Communication & Wellness • Diagnostic Imaging • Palliative Care & Euthanasia • Primary Care Now the Nerdbook goes wherever you go. In collaboration with the VIN Foundation, Nerdbook is available both online and through a mobile app — ready in class, rounds, or the exam room. While no quick reference can cover every aspect of practice, procedure, or disease, this edition gives you what you need to head in the right direction. Interested in the Nerdbook app but not a VIN member? A subscription option for all is coming soon. Sign up through the VIN Foundation (https://vinfoundation.org/getupdates) for mobile app and Nerdbook updates. Interested in a printed book? The 3rd edition of the Nerdbook book is available for purchase through the Nerdbook website (https://nerdbook.com), with a 4th edition coming in 2027.

Screenshots

Vetivex3 screens
Veterinary Nerdbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Veterinary Nerdbook at 100% against Vetivex's 50%. Veterinary Nerdbook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Veterinary Nerdbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Vetivex's written reviews are positive against 100% of Veterinary Nerdbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vetivex ships an update every 5 months, Veterinary Nerdbook weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vetivex versus Veterinary Nerdbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVetivexVeterinary Nerdbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings815 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB41 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDechra Veterinary Products LLCVIN

Customer experience

Vetivex

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Veterinary Nerdbook

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vetivex

No in-app purchases

None

Veterinary Nerdbook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vetivex free?
Vetivex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Veterinary Nerdbook free?
Veterinary Nerdbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vetivex or Veterinary Nerdbook?
Veterinary Nerdbook is rated higher. Vetivex averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Veterinary Nerdbook averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Vetivex or Veterinary Nerdbook have ads?
Neither Vetivex nor Veterinary Nerdbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vetivex or Veterinary Nerdbook?
Vetivex ships an update every 5 months, and Veterinary Nerdbook weekly. Most recently, Vetivex was updated on October 30, 2026 and Veterinary Nerdbook on October 22, 2026.

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