Addiction Rx vs STROMA App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Addiction Rx
This app offers evidence-based clinical guidance for healthcare professionals managing patients with substance use and behavioral addictions. It includes screening tools, treatment protocols, and pharmacotherapy guidelines, serving as a point-of-care decision support tool.
- Screening and assessment tools
- Evidence-based treatment protocols
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- Pharmacotherapy guidelines
- Long-term management strategies
- Quick reference guides
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About Addiction Rx The Addiction Rx app provides evidence-based clinical guidance for physicians, medical doctors, and specialists (MBBS or above) managing patients with substance use and behavioral addictions. Other healthcare professionals can also use this as a learning resource. Key Features: Comprehensive screening and assessment tools (ASSIST, AUDIT, CAGE, etc.) Evidence-based treatment protocols for tobacco, alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and other substances, including behavioral addictions Motivational interviewing techniques and counseling frameworks Pharmacotherapy guidelines and dosing calculators Long-term management strategies Quick reference guides for clinical decision-making Clinical Foundation: Based on the "Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions" of the TC & DDAP division of MOHFW, this app translates these management protocols into an easily accessible, point-of-care tool. Developed by NIMHANS: Created by the Centre for Addiction Medicine at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, Indiaβa premier institution for mental health and neurosciences. This app reflects our commitment to democratizing specialized knowledge in the field of addiction medicine. Important Note: While we have made every effort to provide accurate information based on reliable sources, medicine is an ever-evolving science. Physicians are advised to use their clinical judgment and apply their knowledge accordingly. This app is a clinical decision support tool and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment. We Value Your Feedback: Have suggestions or concerns? Please email us at chand@nimhans.ac.in
STROMA App
This app serves as a comprehensive pocket companion for medical students and professionals in Community Medicine. It offers a vast library of public health content, keeps users updated with the latest guidelines, and includes biostatistics tools for quick calculations.
- Comprehensive Community Medicine library
- Public health content access
- Latest guidelines and news updates
- Biostatistics calculation tools
- Pocket companion for professionals
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Welcome to STROMA, the ultimate pocket companion for medical students, public health experts, and Community Medicine professionals. Designed to make Community Medicine simple and accessible, STROMA provides the essential resources you need whether you are a resident, researcher, or practitioner. Key Features: β’ Comprehensive Library: Access a wide range of Community Medicine and public health content. β’ Updates: Stay current with the latest guidelines and news. β’ Biostats Tools: Perform quick and accurate biostatistics calculations on the go. Please note: STROMA is a dedicated reference and utility app. It is built strictly for reliable medical education and statistical calculation. The app uses Apple standard EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Addiction Rx at none against STROMA App's 4. STROMA App's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. STROMA App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Addiction Rx asks for nothing beyond the download.
Addiction Rx ships an update every 2 months, STROMA App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Addiction Rx | STROMA App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free β better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | Anshuman Sinha |
Customer experience
Addiction Rx
STROMA App
In-app purchases
Addiction Rx
No in-app purchases
STROMA App
- Monthly Pro Access$2.991 Month
- Discount Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
- Yearly Pro Access$17.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro Access$99.99
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