Comparison

Pediatric Nutrition Guide vs Formulate App

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

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About

Pediatric Nutrition Guide

This app provides the latest evidence-based guidance on pediatric nutrition from birth through adolescence. It covers nutritional needs, common illnesses, and public health issues, updated by over 100 experts.

Highlights
  • Latest evidence-based pediatric nutrition guidance
  • Covers birth through adolescence
  • Expert contributions from over 100 specialists
  • Updated recommendations on obesity, sustainability, and GMOs
  • Guidance for feeding infants, children, and teens
  • Addresses nutrition in acute and chronic illnesses
  • Examines public health issues like food insecurity and safety
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. This fully revised ninth edition offers the most current, evidence-based guidance on pediatric nutrition from the American Academy of Pediatrics. With contributions from over 100 experts, it covers nutritional needs from birth through adolescence, including micronutrients, macronutrients, and nutrient delivery systems. The edition features updated recommendations on obesity, sustainability, organic foods, and GMOs, along with practical guidance for feeding infants, children, and teens. It also addresses nutrition in acute and chronic illnesses and examines public health issues such as food insecurity, regulation, and food safety—making it an essential resource for clinicians and healthcare professionals. Significantly revised and updated by more than 100 contributors, the ninth edition provides the latest evidence-based guidance on the full spectrum of nutrition issues for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. Constituting the authoritative AAP policy on pediatric nutrition, topics covered include nutritional guidance for all pediatric age groups; micronutrients and macronutrients; nutrient delivery systems; nutrition issues relating to a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses; and public health issues such as food insecurity, federal regulation, and food safety. New in the 9th Edition: Sustainability Organic Foods GMOs Revamped guidance on obesity, reflecting the latest AAP policy statement Topics include: Nutrient-Gene Interactions Feeding the Infant Feeding the Child and Adolescent Micronutrients and Macronutrients Nutrient Delivery Systems Nutrition in Acute and Chronic Illness Nutrition and Public Health Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1610027698 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 978-9781610027694 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $99.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Editor(s): Ronald E. Kleinman, MD, FAAP and Frank R. Greer, MD, FAAP Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

About

Formulate App

Features
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The essential clinical calculator and digital formulary designed exclusively for Registered Dietitians. Formulate streamlines infant, pediatric and adult nutritional care by putting your hospital's exact inventory right at your fingertips. Built for the fast-paced hospital environment, Formulate helps registered dietitians make accurate, data-driven decisions in seconds. Infant: Master complex recipes. Instantly calculate exact nutrition for varying volumes and determine caloric concentrations based on reported parental mixing instructions (displacement) Pediatric: Seamlessly manage nutritional requirements for growing patients with precise, age-appropriate data. Adult: Quickly evaluate standard, elemental, and specialized adult formulas for critical and acute care. KEY FEATURES: Custom Digital Formulary: Select the specific formulas your hospital or healthcare system carries. Precision Volumetric Calculations: Input any volume to view the exact macronutrient and micronutrient breakdown instantly. Side-by-Side Formula Comparison: Compare two formulas simultaneously to determine the most clinically appropriate option for your patient. Match them by volume, or by total calories to weigh formulas of differing caloric density. Error-Reduction Tools: Standardize mixing calculations to ensure patient safety and optimal caloric delivery. Works Offline: All data is stored on device. No account, no sign-in, and no tracking. Created to support evidence-based practice, Formulate reduces cognitive load, saves time during rounds, and ensures accuracy when every milliliter counts. Note: This app is intended for use by Registered Dietitians and qualified healthcare professionals. It is a reference and calculation aid, not a medical device, and does not provide medical advice. Always verify values against the manufacturer's current product label.

Screenshots

Pediatric Nutrition Guide4 screens
Formulate App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Formulate App at none against Pediatric Nutrition Guide's 6. Formulate App also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pediatric Nutrition Guide's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. Pediatric Nutrition Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $74.99 per year. Formulate App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Pediatric Nutrition Guide versus Formulate App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPediatric Nutrition GuideFormulate App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncCARLYN ALEXIS SHEAR

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pediatric Nutrition Guide

Subscriptions5
  • 25% Off - Limited Period Offer$74.991 Year
  • Pediatric Nutrition 1YSuboffer$79.991 Year
  • 20% Off - Limited Period Offer$79.991 Year
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  • 15% Off - Limited Period Offer$84.991 Year
  • Pediatric Nutrition 1/Y Sub14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pediatric Nutrition$99.99
None

Formulate App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pediatric Nutrition Guide free?
Pediatric Nutrition Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Formulate App free?
Formulate App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pediatric Nutrition Guide or Formulate App have ads?
Pediatric Nutrition Guide shows ads; Formulate App does not.

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