Comparison

Medscrab vs Slide 'n Solve

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

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About

Medscrab

This app uses a word-based game to educate patients about medication information. It covers indications, warnings, side effects, interactions, and counseling through engaging levels. Learn vital drug details and test your knowledge.

Highlights
  • Word scrabble game format
  • Covers indications, warnings, side effects
  • Includes drug interactions and counseling
  • Validated medication information
  • Knowledge check quizzes
  • Points system for learning
Features
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Medication non-adherence costs more than 30 billion in a year in the USA. Lack of medication related knowledge is one of the main reasons for patients to be non adherent to medication. Currently, medication related information is mostly communicated to patients using Patient Package Inserts (PPI) and printed label provided by the pharmacy. however, such information is either ignored or thrown away by patients. MedScrab is a word-based game that is designed to educate patients about medication information through gamification. Currently, the MedScrab focuses on drugs related to cardiovascular and mental health diseases. The medication information used in the game is extracted from Lexicomp, Drug information from USFDA website and Patient Package Insert (PPI) by the manufacturer. Two practicing clinical pharmacist who has clinical experiences validated the medication information used in the MedScrab. It will expand to include other categories of drugs soon. The game starts with a login page where the user needs to registered first with a valid email address and date of birth. After the registration, the user can login using the email address and the year of birth. MedScrab presents medication information through five levels of word scrabble games. Even game level includes a unique type of medication information, including indication (the uses of medication), warning (when and why the medication can’t be taken), adverse effect (what are the undesired harmful consequences of the use of the medication)), interaction (what are the reactions between the medication and a food or beverage or other medications), and counseling (the basic advices such as what to avoid, when and how to take the medication). Every level of a medication game includes a black box warning of the medication, the most vital information of a medication a user should know. After playing each of the five levels of scrabble words, there is a short question to check the user’s knowledge with respect to the specific type of the medication information. Once all five levels are finished, the user can check the overall knowledge about the specific medication that is played. The user can gain 10 points for correctly playing a scrabble word or answering a question.

About

Slide 'n Solve

This logic game challenges your speed and problem-solving skills by sliding tiles into their correct positions. Enjoy endless puzzles on various board sizes with customizable themes. Track your best times and instantly reset challenges.

Highlights
  • Endless solvable puzzles
  • Multiple board sizes (3x3 to 8x8)
  • Best time tracking
  • Instant puzzle resets
  • 12 unique themes
  • Single banner ad
Features
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Slide ‘n Solve is a fun and addictive sliding puzzle game that tests your logic and speed! Slide the tiles into the correct order and solve the puzzle as fast as possible. FEATURES: Endless Puzzles – Generate unlimited solvable games Multiple Board Sizes – Play on grids from 3x3 to 8x8 Track Your Best Time – Compare your fastest solve with your current attempt Instant Resets – Restart any puzzle with a tap Customize Your Look – Choose from 12 unique themes No Annoying Ads – Just a single banner, no popups! Perfect for puzzle lovers of all ages! Can you slide your way to victory? Download now and start solving!

Screenshots

Medscrab4 screens
Slide 'n Solve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Medscrab at none against Slide 'n Solve's shown. Medscrab also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Medscrab against 5.0 for Slide 'n Solve. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medscrab has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Medscrab versus Slide 'n Solve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedscrabSlide 'n Solve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (104 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 16 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWestern University of Health SciencesLee Clayberg

Customer experience

Medscrab

All ratings104 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Slide 'n Solve

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Medscrab

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Lag time during gameplay

Requested features

3 requests
  • Summary provided at end of sessions
  • Explanations for 'why' behind certain interactions and DDI/food interactions
  • Deeper reasoning behind medication interactions

Slide 'n Solve

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Medscrab

No in-app purchases

None

Slide 'n Solve

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medscrab free?
Medscrab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slide 'n Solve free?
Slide 'n Solve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Medscrab or Slide 'n Solve?
Slide 'n Solve is rated higher. Medscrab averages 4.9 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Slide 'n Solve averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Medscrab or Slide 'n Solve have ads?
Slide 'n Solve shows ads; Medscrab does not.

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