Comparison

MeLiSA vs PED

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

Head to head
About

MeLiSA

This app connects users with simulation experts for immediate support, reducing operational downtime. It offers various communication methods, feedback options, and access to FAQs to ensure efficient problem resolution.

Highlights
  • On-demand support sessions
  • Connect with Emergency Simulator Responders
  • Chat, phone, and video communication
  • Rate and provide feedback on support
  • Access frequently asked questions
  • Schedule support sessions
Features
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MeLiSA is the leading simulator service and support provider. MeLiSA decreases your simulator downtime and improves operations, while connecting you to a network of simulation experts for all your simulation needs. With the MeLiSA app, you can initiate a support session anytime you need. Immediately connect with our skilled Emergency Simulator Responders (ESRs) in under 60 seconds. Key features you will find in the MeLiSA app: * Choose your preferred form of communication: chat, phone, or video! * Rate and provide feedback on every support call. * Stay in the know by accessing frequently asked questions at any time. Schedule support sessions by specifying a designated time, date, and other related details. When your simulators are down, support should be easy. Try MeLiSA today!

About

PED

This medical app provides critical pediatric dosing information for over 170 drugs and infusions, along with vital sign references and calculators. It's designed for emergency medical professionals to quickly access essential data for small patients.

Highlights
  • Pediatric drug dosing information
  • Over 170 common drugs and infusions
  • Weight-based vital sign ranges
  • Medication infusion calculations
  • Medical and trauma references
  • Clinical decision support calculators
Features
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When seconds matter, you need an app that shows you all the information you need without any extra clutter. PED-ER is designed for emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and paramedics and gives pediatric dosing information for over 170 different commonly-used drugs and infusions. - Access dose, concentration, volume, and amount per kg for a wide selection of emergency medications - Weight-based "normal" vital sign reference ranges and equipment sizes - Concentration, rate, amount per kg, and volumes of administration for common medication infusions - A huge range of pediatric medical+trauma references and calculators to help support your clinical decision making Try it today for free! This application is intended for medical professionals only. Always consult a physician in addition to using this application and before making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

MeLiSA4 screens
PED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeLiSA at none against PED's 3. MeLiSA also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). PED's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. PED sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. MeLiSA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MeLiSA against 4.9 for PED. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeLiSA ships an update every 2 weeks, PED every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MeLiSA versus PED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeLiSAPED
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEcho Healthcare IncTsai Newcomb Technology LLC

Customer experience

MeLiSA

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PED

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MeLiSA

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PED

Subscriptions3
  • 3 Month Subscription$5.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$10.996 Months
  • One Year Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MeLiSA free?
MeLiSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PED free?
PED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MeLiSA or PED?
MeLiSA and PED are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do MeLiSA or PED have ads?
Neither MeLiSA nor PED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeLiSA or PED?
MeLiSA ships an update every 2 weeks, and PED every 10 months. Most recently, MeLiSA was updated on October 15, 2026 and PED on October 8, 2026.

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