EVM Assessor vs SAMF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EVM Assessor
This tool helps users collect and upload data for vaccine management assessments. It allows assigned users to download questionnaires, record responses at health facilities, and view scores before submission.
- Download assigned questionnaires
- Collect data at health facilities
- View questionnaire scores
- Upload completed questionnaires
- EVM account integration
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The data-collection tool for Effective Vaccine Management (EVM) assessments. EVM assessors can use this app to: - download questionnaires they have been assigned - collect questionnaire data at health facilities - view questionnaire scores - upload completed questionnaires To create an EVM assessment, you will need an EVM account. Once you have one, you can log in to the EVM website, complete the EVM setup and create assessments for your facilities. For instructions on how to create your EVM account, please visit the EVM website: https://extranet.who.int/evm2/web/Public For more guidance on how to use the EVM Assessor app to conduct health facility assessments: https://www.technet-21.org/en/hot-topics-items/380-supply-chain-and-logistics/evm2/15266-evm2
SAMF
This medical reference app provides up-to-date, reliable, and unbiased information on medicines and clinical management protocols. It serves as a trusted guide for healthcare practitioners, offering evaluated content independent of the pharmaceutical industry.
- Up-to-date medicines information
- Clinical management protocols
- Reliable and unbiased content
- Trusted reference guide
- Independent from pharmaceutical industry
- Mobile and web portal access
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Regarded as the gold standard of medicines information and clinical management protocols in South Africa, the South African Medicines Formulary (SAMF), first published in 1988, is a trusted source of information and provides up-to-date, reliable, unbiased and evaluated information on medicines. Currently on its 15th edition , it has become a standard health practitioner's medicine reference guide, respected for accuracy of content and independence from the pharmaceutical industry. It is now available on this mobile application and supported by a web portal (https://samf-app.com/) which subscribers will have access to. The SAMF application and Book is a joint initiative of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Cape Town and the South African Medical Association (SAMA). Liquid thought maintains the application and web portal. To find information on each of the entities : - Medicines Information Centre, Division of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Cape Town: http://www.mic.uct.ac.za - South African Medical Association: https://www.samedical.org - Liquid thought: https://www.liquidthought.co.za All content provided in the Platform is for informational, educational and assistive purposes only, and is not a substitute for the professional judgement of healthcare professionals diagnosing and treating patients. UCT and SAMA do not provide medical advice or medical or diagnostic services through the Platform. Any reliance on the content obtained on or through the Platform is at your own risk. SAMF Citation: - Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences. (2024). South African Medicines Formulary (SAMF). SAMF website. https://samf-app.com Get access to SAMF app content with an in-app purchase. There are 2 subscription options to choose from: - 1 month subscription costs R93.99 (Prices may vary slightly depending on location) - 1 year subscription costs R929.99 (Prices may vary slightly depending on location) Payment will be made at the time of purchase confirmation via your App Store account The subscription will be automatically extended if you do not switch off the automatic renewal at least 24 hours before the premium membership expires
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EVM Assessor at 100% against SAMF's 13%. EVM Assessor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 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. SAMF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EVM Assessor asks for nothing beyond the download.
EVM Assessor ships an update monthly, SAMF every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EVM Assessor | SAMF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | World Health Organization | THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION |
Customer experience
EVM Assessor
SAMF
In-app purchases
EVM Assessor
No in-app purchases
SAMF
- Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$49.991 Year







