BCRM Ref vs NRKW ID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BCRM Ref
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BCRM Ref is an app intended for use by professional British Columbia midwives registered with the College of Midwives of British Columbia that offers easy access to select basic information (pharmacology and action, uses, contraindications and cautions) of drugs commonly used by midwives in British Columbia, with a special focus on the designated drugs, along with common treatment algorithms and best practices for optimal medication prescribing. By sourcing information from organizations and professional bodies, such as the College of Midwives of British Columbia, the Canadian Pharmacists Association, the Society of Obstetricians Gynecologists of Canada, Health Canada, and more, this app compiles recommendations and requirements from select professional organizations to provide drug information as one of the aids to assist in decision-making in a professional midwifery practice. This pharmacology app is intended as a reference tool for clinicians and is not intended to be the sole source of drug and health information. Proper use of this tool requires awareness of your client’s clinical circumstances and needs and values, as well as familiarity with your local circumstances and standards of practice. Use of this app is subject to the terms of use that appear on the “Terms of Use” page of the app.
NRKW ID
This app provides up-to-date identification images and detailed information for individuals in the Northern Resident killer whale population. Navigate by clan, pod, matriline, sex, or age class to learn about each whale's name, sex, birth year, and mother.
- Killer whale identification images
- Detailed individual information
- Navigation by clan, pod, and matriline
- Filtering by sex and age class
- Full-screen image viewing
- News on population status
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This application provides up to date identification images of all live individuals belonging to the Northern Resident killer whale population. Annual updates will include the addition of images for new calves, revised images for individuals whose appearance has significantly changed and relevant notes. You can navigate by Clan, Pod and Matriline, or by sex and age class. In the ALL section, "Mature females" include all females 15 years of age or older, individuals over 14 who have not sprouted and any younger individuals who have given birth. "Mature males" include all individuals who have started sprouting, males with a dorsal fin that has reached its maximum height after sprouting, and all known males over 14 who have not started sprouting yet. "Juveniles" include all individuals aged between 4 and 14 years old and "Calves" include all individuals aged 3 or less. Individuals in the ALL section are arranged alphanumerically by name, whereas in the Matriline view, they are first laid out by generation, each of which is indented, and secondly by birth year. Identification images of each killer whale include information about the individual (name, sex, birth year, mother) and information about the image (photographer and year taken). Each image can be visualized in full screen by clicking on it. The News section provides information on the status of individuals in the Northern Resident killer whale population. **TERMS & CONDITIONS** These terms and conditions of service are a legal binding agreement between you and Bay Cetology governing your use of the NRKW ID Application. By using the app, you agree to be bound by the following Terms: The NRKW ID App and all the trademarks, copyrights, database rights and other intellectual property rights related to it, belong to the owner of the app, Bay Cetology. The NRKW ID App and all of its content, including, but not limited to, images, text, graphic designs such as logos and icons must not be copied, modified or republished in any way without permission from Bay Cetology. Any attempt to extract the source code of the NRKW ID App, translate the app into other languages, or make derivative versions is not permitted. The NRKW ID App stores and processes your name, email address and password, as stated in our Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to keep your phone and access to the app secure. If we terminate the NRKW ID app, (a) the rights and licenses granted to you in these terms will end; (b) you must stop using the app, and (if needed) delete it from your device. Bay Cetology reserves the right to change the Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued access and use of the app after such changes indicates your acceptance of the Terms as modified. This NRKW ID App was made possible with data and support from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. App design by Elysanne Durand and Jared Towers. App icon and calf identification image placeholder designed by Tasli Shaw. **CONTACT US** If you have any questions or suggestions, or wish to report copyright infringements, contact us at info@baycetology.org.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BCRM Ref at 12.0 against NRKW ID's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BCRM Ref ships an update every 3 weeks, NRKW ID every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCRM Ref | NRKW ID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 476 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Midwives' Association of British Columbia | Alert Bay Cetological Society |
In-app purchases
BCRM Ref
No in-app purchases
NRKW ID
No in-app purchases
Questions
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