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 (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
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 weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | miniMAGIC | Nicutools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Weekly — 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









