MeLiSA vs LabRef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
LabRef
This medical reference app provides concise interpretations and reference ranges for common laboratory values across various disciplines. It's designed for quick access at the bedside, aiding in clinical decision-making. The app is for educational and informational purposes only.
- Interprets common laboratory values
- Covers hematology, nephrology, critical care, and perioperative medicine
- Provides concise interpretations
- Includes reference ranges
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Optimized for bedside use
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LabRef is a clinically focused reference for interpreting common laboratory values. Covering disciplines from hematology and nephrology to critical care and perioperative medicine, it delivers concise interpretations and reference ranges through a clean, intuitive interface optimized for rapid use at the bedside. This app is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and never disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of information provided by this app. About Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC ("RK.MD") I'm an adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist practicing in academic medicine. I'm passionate about teaching with free, open-access medical education. Learn more on my site: https://rk.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MeLiSA at every 2 weeks against LabRef's every 5 weeks. MeLiSA also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MeLiSA against 5.0 for LabRef. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 25 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
MeLiSA ships an update every 2 weeks, LabRef every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeLiSA | LabRef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Echo Healthcare Inc | Rishi Kumar |
Customer experience
MeLiSA
LabRef
In-app purchases
MeLiSA
No in-app purchases
LabRef
No in-app purchases
