Comparison

Addiction Rx vs STROMA App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Screening and assessment tools
  • Evidence-based treatment protocols
  • Motivational interviewing techniques
  • Pharmacotherapy guidelines
  • Long-term management strategies
  • Quick reference guides
Features
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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, Indiaβ€”a 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive Community Medicine library
  • Public health content access
  • Latest guidelines and news updates
  • Biostatistics calculation tools
  • Pocket companion for professionals
Features
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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/).

Screenshots

Addiction Rx4 screens
STROMA App4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Addiction Rx versus STROMA App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddiction RxSTROMA App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFree β€” betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size66 MB52 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNational Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesAnshuman Sinha

Customer experience

Addiction Rx

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

STROMA App

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Addiction Rx

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

STROMA App

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Access$2.991 Month
  • Discount Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Access$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$99.99

Questions

Is Addiction Rx free?
Addiction Rx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STROMA App free?
STROMA App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Addiction Rx or STROMA App have ads?
Neither Addiction Rx nor STROMA App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Addiction Rx or STROMA App?
Addiction Rx ships an update every 2 months, and STROMA App every 9 days. Most recently, Addiction Rx was updated on October 24, 2026 and STROMA App on October 14, 2026.

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