Comparison

AnthroCalc vs PedMed

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

Head to head
About

AnthroCalc

This app calculates various growth percentiles and Z-scores for children, including those with specific syndromes and preterm infants. It also performs specialized calculations for blood pressure, obesity measures, and predicted adult height using established references.

Highlights
  • Growth percentile and Z-score calculation
  • Syndrome-specific growth references
  • Preterm infant growth references
  • Blood pressure calculation
  • Obesity and circumference measures
  • Predicted adult height calculation
Features
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The AnthroCalc app calculates percentiles and Z-scores for length/height, weight, weight-for-length/height, body-mass index, and head circumference for typically growing children (using WHO or CDC references); for children with a number of syndromes (Turner, Down, Prader–Willi, Russell–Silver, Noonan and Klinefelter); and for preterm infants (using Fenton 2013 and 2025, INTERGROWTH-21st, or Olsen references). The app also performs specialized calculations of blood pressure (using NIH 2004 or AAP 2017 references), extended obesity measures, waist circumference, arm circumference, triceps and subscapular skinfolds, mid-parental/target height, predicted adult height, and height velocity for healthy children. Citations are provided for each reference range used for the calculations.

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

AnthroCalc4 screens
PedMed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnthroCalc at none against PedMed's 1. AnthroCalc also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AnthroCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnthroCalc ships an update weekly, PedMed every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AnthroCalc versus PedMed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnthroCalcPedMed
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBC Children's HospitalJames Greatorex

In-app purchases

None

AnthroCalc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PedMed

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Premium Access$1.991 Year

Questions

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

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