SBAapp vs Guide Dose
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SBAapp
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SBA information: Similar to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) is a civil association, with no economic purpose, founded on February 25, 1948, for an indefinite period, constituting a Federation of Regional Associations, with headquarters and forum in the City of Rio de Janeiro. To fulfill its Institutional Mission SBA: brings together physicians interested in advancing, improving and disseminating Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Pain Management and Resuscitation and sets standards for training in the specialty; Enforces the Code of Medical Ethics, the SBA Professional and Economic Code and defends the professional interests of its members; Sponsors Congresses of Specialty, national and international; It gives the Superior Degree in Anesthesiology (TSA); It confers the Title of Specialist in Anesthesiology (TEA) and the Certificate of Area of Acting in Pain; Publishes the Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Intended users of the APP and objectives: Brazilian anesthesiologists, members of the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA - Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia) are the intended users of the service provided. This app is sponsored by Aspen Pharma and has the following objectives: Provide qualified medical information and tools to improve patient care, keep the users updated with the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) news and event calendar, give access to institutional training videos and books produced by the Scientific Comittee of SBA and Aspen Pharma. Only way to access the app is being a brazilian anesthesiologist member of the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology. The users of the app being members of the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology (SBA) just validate their society ID in the app and create a password for login. Non-members of SBA cannot use the app or obtain an account through it. Features: As explicited in the bottom of each tool the results provided cannot replace the clinical judgement of the physician. All the sources are cited on the "info" button (i) on top bar of the app features. It includes scientific papers from recent reviewed literature selected by the Scientific Comittee of the Brazilian Society of Anesthesiology, except for the CBHPM feature which is the standard table of medical procedures published by the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) annually. Only in "Pediatria session" there is drug dosage calculation, mostly speed of infusion of standard drugs dilution based on national ressuscitation protocols. - Stop Bang: Calculates the STOP Bang score of sleep apnea. - DHEAB: Calculates fluid necessity based on the weight of the patient and traditional Adrogué fluid equations. - Ventilação Mecânica: Calculates the partial pressure of blood gases based on clinical data and traditional medical equations. - Nefro: Calculates creatinine clearance through the classical Cockcroft-Gault Equation - Pediatria: Calculates tube size, intraoperative fluid necessity and drug dosage based on the age and weight of pediatric patient and national ressuscitation protocols. - Coagulação: List of medications and the time of its suspension before the execution of regional anesthesia. Data based on the most recent guidelines of the area, as cited in the "info" button (i) on the top bar of the session. - Delta PP: Calculates pulse-pressure variation based on the pulse pressure variation standard equation. - CBHPM 5 edição: List of medical procedures published by the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) annually. - Infusão: Calculates the speed of infusion of a dilution after the input of its concentration and the dosage requirements. Our institutional site for further information: https://www.sbahq.org/ Sponsor site for further information: https://aspenpharma.com.br/site/conteudo/
Guide Dose
This app provides healthcare professionals and students with quick access to clinical information, drug doses, and decision-support tools. It features a structured experience for study, reference, and organizing medical data, including AI-powered informational support.
- Search by medication or indication
- Patient profile for contextualized readings
- Organized clinical references and labeling
- Modules on physiology, medications, and CPR
- Clinical AI for informational support
- Protocols and consultation flows
- Auxiliary clinical tools
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Guide Dose brings together clinical information, educational references, and clinical decision-support tools in a fast, clear, organized experience for iPhone and iPad. Developed by MedCalc LTDA, a Brazilian medical research and technology company, Guide Dose was created to support study, reference consultation, and the organization of clinical information. The app uses structured content, responsible language, and fluid navigation to help healthcare professionals and advanced students access medical information more clearly. Guide Dose does not replace clinical judgment, individualized prescribing, institutional protocols, official labeling, or government sources. Its purpose is to provide informational and educational support for review, consultation, and clinical workflow organization. FEATURES • Search by medication or indication. • Patient profile with age, weight, height, sex, and age range to contextualize readings and auxiliary tools. • Clinical references and official labeling organized in one environment. • Modules on physiology, medications, intubation pathways, and CPR support. • Clinical AI for informational support, with answers in an educational format. • Protocols and consultation flows for reviewing relevant topics. • Auxiliary tools grouped in a dedicated section, intended for reference use only. • Multilingual support for consultation in different languages. • Dark interface, readable typography, and fluid navigation within the Apple ecosystem. WHO IT IS FOR Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and advanced students seeking a tool for study, reference consultation, and organization of clinical information. THE DIFFERENCE Guide Dose organizes clinical information, medical references, and support tools into a structured experience. The focus is clarity, review, medical education, and organization of health information. ABOUT MEDCALC LTDA MedCalc LTDA is a Brazilian company dedicated to research and innovation in medical technology. We develop digital tools that connect scientific evidence, medical education, and clinical information organization. CLINICAL CONTENT Guide Dose content is organized using medical literature, guidelines, official labeling, and recognized protocols. Critical information should always be confirmed with official sources, local guidelines, and institutional protocols. SUBSCRIPTIONS Guide Dose offers auto-renewable plans for full access: • Monthly Plan • Annual Plan Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. PRIVACY Your data is treated seriously. Use fictitious data in demonstrations. In clinical settings, follow your institution’s protocols, applicable law, and best practices for data protection. Privacy Policy: https://guidedose.com.br/privacidade Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ UPDATES We continuously improve content, languages, performance, and stability. Download Guide Dose and get an organized tool for study, reference consultation, and clinical workflow support on iPhone and iPad. LEGAL NOTICE Guide Dose is a clinical support, study, and reference tool developed by MedCalc LTDA. It does not replace medical evaluation, prescribing, professional judgment, institutional protocols, official labeling, or official sources. Confirm doses, allergies, interactions, and clinical actions with your team, current guidelines, and primary sources. AI content is informational and educational and may contain inaccuracies. Use implies acceptance of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SBAapp at none against Guide Dose's 2. SBAapp also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). Guide Dose's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Guide Dose sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SBAapp asks for nothing beyond the download.
SBAapp ships an update every 2 months, Guide Dose every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SBAapp | Guide Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia | MedCalc |
In-app purchases
SBAapp
No in-app purchases
Guide Dose
- Guide Dose Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Guide Dose Pro (annual)7 Days trial$69.991 Year








