Heeadsss vs MedPod Learn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Heeadsss
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HEEADSSS is a psychosocial screening tool for young people (10-24 years old) that can be used by professionals involved in the care of young people. The HEEADSSS domains reflect the major domains of a young personβ life and the risks to their health and psychosocial wellness: Home Education/Employment, Eating, Activities, Drugs (inc alcohol and smoking), Sexual health, Suicide (mood) and Safety. It can be done quickly and efficiently, even in busy departments. About HEADSSS app HEEADSSS is an international screening tool that has been used successfully since the 1990s. The app aims to promote screening as a routine part of health, education or social care interventions as well as to provide direct links to national and local resources. The app has been developed by passionate child health professionals with the techy bit done by weareinnovative.co.uk. It was made possible by a grant from Health Education England.
MedPod Learn
Transform medical podcasts into structured learning with notes, exam-style questions, and reflection prompts. Track your progress and export logs for professional development.
- Structured learning notes from podcasts
- Exam-style SBA questions
- Role-specific reflection prompts
- Searchable podcast library
- Exportable CPD activity log
- Curated medical podcast library
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MedPod Learn turns the medical podcasts you already listen to into structured CPD. Built by clinicians for busy clinicians, it adds concise learning notes, 5 SBA questions, role-specific reflection prompts, and an exportable activity log for appraisal and portfolio use, subject to local rules. Why clinicians use MedPod Learn β’ Turn commuting and between-shift downtime into documented learning β’ Test understanding with exam-style SBA questions β’ Reflect quickly with prompts tailored to your role β’ Search by specialty, presenting complaint, or diagnosis β’ Export a clear record of listening, scores, and reflections Free β’ Browse, search, and listen to a curated library of medical podcasts Premium β’ Structured learning notes for every episode β’ Five SBA questions with concise teaching points β’ Role-specific reflection prompts plus personal notes β’ Exportable CPD activity log for appraisal and portfolio use β’ Free trial available; subscription details and pricing are shown in-app Built for doctors, ACPs, PAs, nurses, paramedics, and medical students. MedPod Learn supports professional learning. It does not provide medical advice and does not replace clinical judgement or local guidance. Subscription terms Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. A free trial begins at confirmation and renews automatically as a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel at any time in your App Store account settings. MedPod Learn is an education tool for healthcare professionals. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for clinical judgement or local guidelines. Terms of Use: Appleβs Standard End User License Agreement (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.medpodlearn.co.uk/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heeadsss at none against MedPod Learn's 2. MedPod Learn's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MedPod Learn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Heeadsss asks for nothing beyond the download.
Heeadsss ships an update every 13 months, MedPod Learn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heeadsss | MedPod Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | James Edelman | Med Pod |
In-app purchases
Heeadsss
No in-app purchases
MedPod Learn
- Monthly Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Year$39.991 Year









