Comparison

Otoscope 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

Otoscope

This medical app connects to a specific otoscope device for self-inspection of the ear canal, nasal cavity, oral cavity, and scalp. It allows users to view, capture, and share images and videos for preliminary disease assessment.

Highlights
  • Connects to LINKTOP Otoscope
  • Real-time viewing
  • Photo and video capture
  • Playback functionality
  • Save to iPhone photos
  • Share with contacts and doctors
Features
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Otoscope App is a free app that connects to LINKTOP Otoscope through Lightning to magnetic suction. It is suitable for self-inspection of ordinary ear canal, nasal cavity, oral cavity, scalp, etc., allowing users to make preliminary judgments and routine inspections of the disease. Otoscope App supports real-time viewing, taking photos, videos, and playback. Users can save photos or videos to iPhone photos and share them with family, friends or family doctors through Whatsapp, Slack, Message, Skype or Teams. Disclaimer The LINKTOP Otoscope is designed by Xiamen Linktop Technology Co.,LTD. It can be used to examine the common ear canal, nasal cavity, oral cavity, scalp and other parts. When using LINKTOP Otoscope equipment, users must follow proper inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure the accuracy of product inspections. Users must consult a physician before making any medical decisions or taking any medications. Statement of Limitation of Jurisdiction The LINKTOP Otoscope device used with this app is only licensed in the EU, US, the device is not allowed to be used outside the EU, US.

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
Currently charting
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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

Otoscope4 screens
STAT EM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STAT EM at 4.1 against Otoscope's 1.0. STAT EM also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months). Otoscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STAT EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Otoscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STAT EM holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Otoscope's written reviews are positive against 33% of STAT EM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Otoscope ships an update every 22 months, STAT EM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Otoscope versus STAT EM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtoscopeSTAT EM
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.1 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#167 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXiamen Linktop Technology Co.,LTDJames M Kempema MD PA

Customer experience

Otoscope

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

STAT EM

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

In-app purchases

None

Otoscope

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

STAT EM

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

Questions

Is Otoscope free?
Otoscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STAT EM free?
STAT EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Otoscope or STAT EM?
STAT EM is rated higher. Otoscope averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while STAT EM averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do Otoscope or STAT EM have ads?
Neither Otoscope nor STAT EM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Otoscope or STAT EM?
Otoscope ships an update every 22 months, and STAT EM every 6 weeks. Most recently, Otoscope was updated on November 3, 2026 and STAT EM on November 4, 2026.

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