Comparison

miniMAGIC vs Nicutools

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

Head to head
About

miniMAGIC

Features
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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.

About

Nicutools

Features
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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.

Screenshots

miniMAGIC4 screens
Nicutools4 screens

Verdict

The call

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 (weekly 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

miniMAGIC is free to download; Nicutools costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

miniMAGIC ships an update every 48 months, Nicutools weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
miniMAGIC versus Nicutools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterminiMAGICNicutools
PriceFree — better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGriffith UniversityMichael Hewson

In-app purchases

None

miniMAGIC

No in-app purchases

None

Nicutools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is miniMAGIC free?
miniMAGIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nicutools free?
Nicutools costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do miniMAGIC or Nicutools have ads?
Neither miniMAGIC nor Nicutools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, miniMAGIC or Nicutools?
miniMAGIC ships an update every 48 months, and Nicutools weekly. Most recently, miniMAGIC was updated on August 28, 2026 and Nicutools on September 22, 2026.

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