miniMAGIC vs Nicutools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
miniMAGIC
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The majority of all hospitalized children require placement of a vascular access device to receive medications, for life-saving therapies and blood tests. The miniMAGIC app is a summary of the recommendations within the "The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters in Pediatrics: miniMAGIC", published in Pediatrics. https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/145/Supplement_3/S269 into a step-wise process.
Nicutools
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Twenty-five evidence-based clinical calculators for neonatal intensive care, designed for the bedside. Built by an Australian neonatal clinician for fellow NICU professionals. CALCULATORS INCLUDED Respiratory & Physiology • Alveolar-arterial O₂ gradient • Altitude physiology • Base excess • Low-flow O₂ delivery • Mean airway pressure • Nitric oxide delivery • Oxygenation index (with ECMO threshold alert) Fluids & Nutrition • Dextrose infusion preparation • Glucose infusion rate (GIR) • Fluid & feeds rate Survival & Outcomes • Extreme preterm outcomes • Diaphragmatic hernia survival probability • ECMO risk in diaphragmatic hernia Resuscitation & Procedures • Apgar clock & CPR metronome • ET tubes & umbilical catheters • Partial exchange transfusion (polycythaemia) • Percutaneous long lines Gestation Calculators • Corrected gestational age • Gestational age at birth Converters & Measurements • Weight converter • Bilirubin units (μmol/L ↔ mg/dL) • Glucose units (mmol/L ↔ mg/dL) • Pressure units (kPa ↔ mmHg) • Body surface area • Percentage weight loss DESIGNED FOR THE BEDSIDE • Works offline — no data leaves your device, ever • iPad-adaptive layout shows sidebar + calculator side by side • System-wide search via Spotlight • Haptic feedback on clinical warnings • Dark mode and pressure-unit preferences sync across all calculators • In-app Algorithm and References dialogs explain the maths and cite primary sources where applicable CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT ONLY Nicutools is a reference tool for qualified healthcare professionals. All calculations must be independently verified against your local protocols and your patient's circumstances. Not a substitute for clinical judgement. The free web version is at nicutools.org. This iOS app adds native iOS conveniences — Spotlight search, iPad split-view, haptics, true offline support, and no analytics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: miniMAGIC at Free against Nicutools's $4.99. miniMAGIC also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). Nicutools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 48 months). 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
miniMAGIC is free to download; Nicutools costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
miniMAGIC ships an update every 48 months, Nicutools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | miniMAGIC | Nicutools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Griffith University | Michael Hewson |
In-app purchases
miniMAGIC
No in-app purchases
Nicutools
No in-app purchases









