Comparison

The Calgary Guide vs PedMed

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

Head to head
About

The Calgary Guide

This medical learning tool from the University of Calgary allows offline access to educational content. A built-in search function helps users quickly find specific slides for convenient study anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline content access
  • Search function
  • Medical learning tool
  • University of Calgary developed
Features
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The Calgary Guide is an internationally-respected medical learning tool created at the University of Calgary. The mobile application lets you download the content to your device and use it anywhere, offline. A search function makes it easier to find the slide that you're looking for.

About

PedMed

Features
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From the creators of PedMed.org, the website developed in 2013, comes the new PedMed app for iOS. The PedMed website was developed to provide a quick reference of pediatric and neonatal drug dosages for healthcare providers. The new iOS app provides offline access and a user-friendly interface, ensuring accurate information at your fingertips. Designed for both iOS and computers, PedMed offers seamless access to a comprehensive drug database for infants and children. The drug monographs and practice recommendations reflect the current practices at a tertiary children’s hospital. Drug information evolves constantly as a result of ongoing research and clinical experience. PedMed is updated as new treatments and information become available. It provides a quick reference for healthcare providers working with infants and children and includes citations and links to other resources. Download the PedMed iOS app now and experience the convenience of having up-to-date drug dosing information for neonates and children whenever and wherever you need it. Access 3 individual drugs per day or pay the cheap yearly subscription price for full access and to help fund development for the app and website. For more information, please see Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/] Medical Disclaimer: The PedMed app is a resource for healthcare professionals familiar with pediatric treatment and provides information on pediatric and neonatal drug dosages. Please remember that this app is designed for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare provider for any questions or concerns about a medical condition. Relying solely on information from this app without seeking professional medical advice is not advised. The drug monographs and practice recommendations contained in this reference reflect the current practices at BC Children’s Hospital, a tertiary care and teaching hospital and may not be suitable for all settings in which children may be treated. Medication information evolves constantly, and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but it is the responsibility of the prescriber to evaluate the recommendation in each situation. Other reverences should be consulted if there is uncertainty. The authors, editors, reviewers, contributors, and publishers cannot be responsible for the any errors, omissions or for how this information is applied to individual patients.

Screenshots

The Calgary Guide4 screens
PedMed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Calgary Guide at none against PedMed's 1. The Calgary Guide also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). PedMed's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PedMed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. The Calgary Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Calgary Guide ships an update every 4 months, PedMed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Calgary Guide versus PedMed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Calgary GuidePedMed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDavid OlmsteadJames Greatorex

In-app purchases

None

The Calgary Guide

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PedMed

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Premium Access$1.991 Year

Questions

Is The Calgary Guide free?
The Calgary Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PedMed free?
PedMed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Calgary Guide or PedMed have ads?
Neither The Calgary Guide nor PedMed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Calgary Guide or PedMed?
The Calgary Guide ships an update every 4 months, and PedMed every 2 months. Most recently, The Calgary Guide was updated on October 22, 2026 and PedMed on October 27, 2026.

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