Comparison

AcidBase Calc vs Code Blue Narrator

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

Head to head
About

AcidBase Calc

Features
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Computes patient pH based on PCO2 and Bicarbonate levels.

About

Code Blue Narrator

This app assists healthcare professionals in critical care settings by enabling hands-free voice logging of resuscitation events, tracking medications and interventions, and providing essential ICU calculators. It offers real-time timers and secure offline functionality for bedside reliability.

Highlights
  • Voice-guided code logging
  • Medication and intervention tracking
  • CPR and procedure timers
  • ICU drip and fluid balance calculators
  • Back-charting capability
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Code Blue Narrator with Critical Care RN is designed for healthcare providers working in high-stakes environments such as ICUs, EDs, and rapid response teams. Key Features: • Voice-Guided Code Logging – Document resuscitation events in real time with hands-free voice input. • Medication & Intervention Tracking – Record epinephrine, calcium chloride, amiodarone, and other critical medications with automated timestamps. • CPR & Procedure Timers – Built-in timers for compressions, pulse checks, and procedures to keep teams aligned. • Critical Care RN Tools – • Drip calculators for commonly used ICU infusions. • CRRT fluid balance and intake/output calculator. • Back-charting capability with chronological log preservation. • User-Friendly Interface – Optimized for speed, clarity, and real-time use in critical care. • Secure & Offline Ready – Functions without server connectivity for bedside reliability.

Screenshots

AcidBase Calc3 screens
Code Blue Narrator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AcidBase Calc at Free against Code Blue Narrator's $1.99. AcidBase Calc also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 18.5). Code Blue Narrator's advantage is chart position (#69 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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

AcidBase Calc is free to download; Code Blue Narrator costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AcidBase Calc versus Code Blue Narrator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcidBase CalcCode Blue Narrator
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#69 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry Ford Health SystemJoshua Prince

In-app purchases

None

AcidBase Calc

No in-app purchases

None

Code Blue Narrator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AcidBase Calc free?
AcidBase Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Code Blue Narrator free?
Code Blue Narrator costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AcidBase Calc or Code Blue Narrator have ads?
Neither AcidBase Calc nor Code Blue Narrator shows ads.

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