epocrates vs Quick Lab Values Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
epocrates
This clinical reference app provides U.S. physicians, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, and medical students with essential tools for making safer, faster clinical decisions. It offers comprehensive drug information, interaction checking, pill identification, lab values, and dosing calculators, all accessible offline.
- Comprehensive drug reference
- Drug interaction checker
- Pill identifier
- Lab reference values
- Dosing calculators
- Offline access
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Make safer, faster clinical decisions – anywhere you practice. epocrates is the trusted clinical reference app for U.S. physicians (MDs/DOs), nurse practitioners (NPs), physician associates (PAs), pharmacists, and medical students – helping you confidently prescribe, stay up to date, calculate dosages, and save time. Top tools for busy clinicians: • Comprehensive Drug Reference – 6,000+ Rx and OTC monographs for brand and generic drugs, including adult and pediatric dosing, contraindications, black box warnings, and pharmacology. • Drug Interaction Checker – Quickly identify interactions among up to 30 medications at once to ensure safer prescribing and reduce medication errors. • Pill Identifier – Instantly identify pills using imprint, shape, color, or image – one of the most trusted pill finder tools for clinicians. • Lab Reference Values – Access normal lab ranges, interpretations, and clinical guidance to support diagnostic decisions. • Dosing Calculators – Weight- and age-based calculators for precise prescription guidance at the point of care. • Symptom Checker & Disease Reference – Evaluate symptoms and conditions efficiently with evidence-based guidelines. • Herbs & Supplements Database – Search herbal, supplement, and alternative medicine information, including known interactions. • Offline Access – Use the full app without internet —perfect for rural, remote or on-the-go care. Whether you’re searching by pill identifier, entering ICD-10 codes, or looking up a prescription, epocrates delivers fast, reliable results. It’s more than a drug reference—it’s your trusted clinical assistant. Why Clinicians Choose epocrates: • #1-Rated Clinical App – trusted by U.S. physicians, NPs, and PAs for fast, reliable drug reference and clinical decision support. • Used Millions of Times Monthly – Tools like the pill identifier, drug interaction checker, and dosing calculators improve workflow efficiency. • Enhances Patient Safety – Helps reduce medication errors with evidence-based guidance and interaction alerts. • Continuously Updated – Medical Editors and healthcare experts ensure current, accurate drug and clinical information. • Saves Hours Each Week – Streamline prescribing, lab lookups, and clinical reference tasks with integrated tools. • Supports Medication Delivery & Fulfillment – Optimized for use in prescribing, pharmacy, and point-of-care environments. Download now to support safer, faster prescribing with the leading decision support app trusted by over 2M prescribers. Subscription & Payment Info: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of premium upgrade purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Introductory pricing or discounts, if available, apply only to the first subscription period. Learn more: • Terms of Service: https://www.epocrates.com/termsOfUse.do • Privacy Policy: http://www.epocrates.com/privacy
Quick Lab Values Reference
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A practical clinical reference designed to help learners and clinicians interpret laboratory results with confidence. This resource presents commonly used laboratory investigations with clearly defined normal ranges, abnormal values, and clinical significance. Emphasis is placed on understanding patterns, correlating results with clinical presentations, and recognizing critical abnormalities. Content is structured for rapid access and efficient revision, making it ideal for exam preparation, OSCEs, ward rounds, and everyday clinical decision-making. Clear explanations help reduce errors and improve confidence when reviewing medical reports. Suitable for medical students, junior doctors, nurses, and clinicians who need quick and reliable laboratory value interpretation. Key Features: - Common laboratory tests with normal ranges - Abnormal values and clinical significance - Clear interpretation for medical reports - Exam-oriented summaries for rapid revision - Designed for OSCEs and clinical practice Terms of Use – https://rermedapps.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy – https://rermedapps.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Quick Lab Values Reference at none against epocrates's shown. epocrates's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. epocrates sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $21.99 per month and Quick Lab Values Reference sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | epocrates | Quick Lab Values Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #2 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Epocrates | RER MedApps |
Bugs and requests
epocrates
Reported bugs
5 issues- Search function malfunction
- Frequent freezing and crashes
- Inability to access app on older devices
- Medication interactions not always accurately displayed
- Drug lists not saving properly
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to save and manage multiple drug lists
- Option to disable news and notifications
- More comprehensive information on medication overdoses
- Inclusion of vitamins and herbal supplements
- Improved IV drug dosing guidance
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- Differential diagnosis feature
- Ability to customize app interface and content
Quick Lab Values Reference
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
epocrates
- Epocrates Plus Monthly$21.991 Month
- Epocrates Plus14 Days trial$21.991 Month
- epocrates Plus$24.991 Month
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- epocrates+ Monthly$24.991 Month
- Essentials$179.991 Year
- Epocrates Plus Annual1 Year trial$179.991 Year
- Epocrates Plus14 Days trial$179.991 Year
- epocrates+ Annual$179.991 Year
- epocrates+14 Days trial$179.991 Year
- epocrates Plus14 Days trial$224.991 Year
Quick Lab Values Reference
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Access - 50% Off$24.99
- Lifetime Access$49.99
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