Comparison

Quick PEDS EMS Guide vs STAT EM

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

Head to head
About

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with quick access to pediatric care guidelines, including medication calculations, burn care, and airway management. It features color-coded, weight-based information for rapid treatment decisions and is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Pediatric EMS quick reference
  • Color-coded weight-based information
  • Medication administration guidance
  • Airway management adjunct sizing
  • Age-dependent burn care
  • Weight conversion calculator
Features
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Includes General info Resp care Weight conversion with calculator Color category ( use with length based or age or weight ) Formula Burn Care Medication calculation Overview: Are you an EMS professional looking for a reliable and comprehensive resource to assist you in the care of pediatric patients? Look no further! Our Pediatric EMS Quick Reference app is designed specifically for EMS professionals like you, providing quick and easy access to essential information right at your fingertips. -Quick Reference for Pediatric Care: This app is tailor-made for the EMS setting, offering concise and relevant information for the care of pediatric patients. -Color-Coded Weight-Based Information: We understand that every second counts in emergency situations. Our app utilizes color-coded weight-based information, making it easy for you to determine appropriate treatments and interventions quickly. -Length-Based Tapes Compatibility: Whether you use weight-based or length-based measurement tools, our color coding system remains consistent for ease of use and accuracy. -Medication Administration Guidance: Access a quick reference guide for medication administration specific to pediatric patients, ensuring you provide the right doses at the right time. -Airway Management Adjunct Sizing: Never struggle with airway management decisions again. Find information on endotracheal tube (ET) sizes and other rescue airway devices with ease. -Age-Dependent Burn Care: Get guidance on age-dependent burn care and the appropriate medications by weight, ensuring optimal care for pediatric burn patients. No Subscriptions Required: Unlike many other apps, we don't ask for recurring subscriptions. Purchase once, and the app is yours to use indefinitely. Share with Your Colleagues: Spread the word and share this app with fellow EMS providers who can benefit from having this valuable resource. Remember, while our app is a powerful tool, it's essential to consult with medical direction for specific cases. Pediatric care can be complex, and our app is here to assist, not replace, your professional judgment. For EMS by EMS, our Pediatric EMS Quick Reference app is designed to make your job easier, more efficient, and ultimately help you provide the best care for pediatric patients in critical moments. Don't waste time doing calculations on your fingers; have the information you need when it matters most. Download the app today and be better prepared to

About

STAT EM

This medical app provides medication calculations for patients from neonates to adults, featuring updated evidence-based algorithms and emergency medication dosing. It includes pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, neonatal resuscitation management, and an augmented reality feature for weight estimation. Future updates will allow users to save favorite content.

Highlights
  • Medication calculations (neonates to adults)
  • Pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines
  • Updated evidence-based algorithms
  • Neonatal resuscitation management
  • Adult emergency medication calculations
  • AR weight estimation feature
Features
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We’re excited to offer STAT EM, an enhanced version of Pedi STAT, providing medication calculations for neonates to adults. To keep giving you the most up to date content, we’ve moved to a subscription model to keep our app free of advertising. This new version contains pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines and dosing, updated evidence-based algorithms, and neonatal resuscitation management. It also includes adult emergency medication calculations including both weight-based and fixed dosing volumes. We’ve added an AR feature allowing you to use your device to measure the length of child to assist in weight estimations. Finally, you will soon have the ability to save favorites to assist you in finding the content you use most frequently. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Quick PEDS EMS Guide3 screens
STAT EM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quick PEDS EMS Guide at 100% against STAT EM's 33%. Quick PEDS EMS Guide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). STAT EM's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

STAT EM is free to download; Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99 up front. STAT EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Quick PEDS EMS Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick PEDS EMS Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's written reviews are positive against 33% of STAT EM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick PEDS EMS Guide ships an update every 2 months, STAT EM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Quick PEDS EMS Guide versus STAT EM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick PEDS EMS GuideSTAT EM
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#170 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNational Emergency Resource GroupJames M Kempema MD PA

Customer experience

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

STAT EM

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Quick PEDS EMS Guide

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

STAT EM

Subscriptions2
  • STAT EM Monthly$0.991 Month
  • STAT EM Annual$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Quick PEDS EMS Guide free?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is STAT EM free?
STAT EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quick PEDS EMS Guide or STAT EM?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide is rated higher. Quick PEDS EMS Guide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while STAT EM averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Quick PEDS EMS Guide or STAT EM have ads?
Neither Quick PEDS EMS Guide nor STAT EM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick PEDS EMS Guide or STAT EM?
Quick PEDS EMS Guide ships an update every 2 months, and STAT EM every 6 weeks. Most recently, Quick PEDS EMS Guide was updated on September 17, 2026 and STAT EM on October 8, 2026.

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