Comparison

NMV/r vs AGS Beers Criteria®

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

Head to head
About

NMV/r

Features
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Easily check for possible interactions of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir with different drugs. You can simultaneously search for multiple drugs to see if they can be co-administered, if they should be avoided, or if any additional adjustments are required.

About

AGS Beers Criteria®

This app provides clinicians with up-to-date recommendations on potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults. It offers quick search functionality, detailed medication categories, and alternative treatment options to help improve patient care and safety.

Highlights
  • 2023 Updated AGS Beers Criteria®
  • Alternative treatments to selected medications
  • Quick search by drug name, organ system, or disease
  • Browse medications by category
  • Drug-drug interaction information
  • Patient and caregiver resources
  • Bookmarking and note-taking
Features
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Based on the 2023 Updated AGS Beers Criteria ® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, The AGS Beers Criteria ® mobile app helps clinicians implement prescribing recommendations based on a compendium of medications potentially to avoid or consider with caution because they often present an unfavorable balance of benefits and harms for older adults. Key Features: • New in 2025!  Alternative Treatments to Selected Medications in the 2023 AGS Beers Criteria® including both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic alternatives across medications. • Quick search by generic drug name, organ system, disease or syndrome of concern. • Browse medications by category: 1) Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIMS) for Older Adults; 2) PIMS for Older Adults with a Specific Disease or Syndrome; 3) Drugs to Use with Caution in Older Adults; 4) Drug – Drug Interactions; 5) PIMS Due to Reduced Kidney Function; 6) Drugs with Strong Anticholinergic Properties; 7) Criteria Removed. • Ability to add bookmarks and take notes within content. • View and share patient resources on medications and older adults designed specifically for older adults and caregivers. The AGS Beers Criteria ® aim to guide older people and health professionals away from potentially harmful medications while also helping health systems recognize such decisions when assessing care quality.  Though not an exhaustive catalog of inappropriate treatments, the five lists included in the AGS Beers Criteria ® describe particular medications with evidence suggesting they should be: • Avoided by most older people (outside of hospice and palliative care settings); • Avoided by older people with specific health conditions; • Avoided in combination with other treatments because of the of the risk for harmful “drug-drug” interactions; • Used with caution because of the potential for harmful side effects; or • Dosed differently or avoided among people with reduced kidney function, which impacts how the body processes medicine. The new Alternative Treatments section includes evidence-based treatment options for some of the medications flagged in the AGS Beers Criteria®.  The list includes both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic alternatives, offering clinicians flexibility in choosing the best approach for each patient.  Clinician, patient and caregiver resources are also provided to support the implementation of alternative treatment strategies in clinical practice. The AGS Beers Criteria ® are meant to be used as a resource for healthcare providers, not a replacement for their experience and knowledge.  The AGS Beers Criteria ® should never solely dictate how medications are prescribed, nor should they serve as a justification for restricting health coverage.  Older adults and caregivers can learn more about medications and older adults at https://www.healthinaging.org/medications-older-adults. EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NMV/r4 screens
AGS Beers Criteria®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NMV/r at none against AGS Beers Criteria®'s 1. NMV/r also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). AGS Beers Criteria®'s advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. AGS Beers Criteria® sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. NMV/r asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NMV/r ships an update every 2 months, AGS Beers Criteria® every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
NMV/r versus AGS Beers Criteria®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNMV/rAGS Beers Criteria®
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGARMENMED, SCPAmerican Geriatrics Society

In-app purchases

None

NMV/r

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AGS Beers Criteria®

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is NMV/r free?
NMV/r is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AGS Beers Criteria® free?
AGS Beers Criteria® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NMV/r or AGS Beers Criteria® have ads?
Neither NMV/r nor AGS Beers Criteria® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NMV/r or AGS Beers Criteria®?
NMV/r ships an update every 2 months, and AGS Beers Criteria® every 13 months. Most recently, NMV/r was updated on November 3, 2026 and AGS Beers Criteria® on November 5, 2026.

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