# Davis's Drug Guide vs IV Push Timer

The clearest difference is price: Davis's Drug Guide at Free against IV Push Timer's $1.99. Davis's Drug Guide also leads on ratings volume (9.3K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). IV Push Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Davis's Drug Guide is free to download; IV Push Timer costs $1.99 up front. Davis's Drug Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. IV Push Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Davis's Drug Guide against 5.0 for IV Push Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Davis's Drug Guide has 9.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Davis's Drug Guide's written reviews are positive against 100% of IV Push Timer's.

Davis's Drug Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, IV Push Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Davis's Drug Guide | IV Push Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daviss-drug-guide-nurses/id301427093/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iv-push-timer/id6759823376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #43 |
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400) | [Michael Gibson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880931823) |

## What reviewers say

### Davis's Drug Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daviss-drug-guide-nurses/id301427093)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This comprehensive drug reference provides essential information for safe medication administration across all age groups. It includes detailed drug monographs, audio pronunciations, pill images, regular updates, and safety alerts. Access to an exclusive online portal offers additional features like dosing calculators and drug of the week notifications.

**Highlights:** 1,700+ drug monographs, Audio pronunciations, Pill images, Regular updates, Dosing calculators, Safety alerts, Canadian-specific content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drug Interactions | $34.99 | per year |
| Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses | $39.99 | per year |
| Davis's Drug Guide Subsription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient mobile access
- 🚀 Helpful for nursing students and professionals
- 🚀 Reliable and trusted resource
- 👍 Comprehensive drug information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Missing information on some drugs
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Not up-to-date with new drugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Login/access issues
- Compatibility problems with new devices/OS
- Incorrect or incomplete drug information

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to add custom drugs
- More calculators and tools
- Improved search functionality
- Better integration with other systems


### IV Push Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iv-push-timer/id6759823376)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This medical app assists healthcare professionals with precise timing for IV pushes using an Apple Watch. It offers haptic and audio intervals, auto-timeout features, and a companion iPhone app for settings and history. Setup guidance for Apple Watch Ultra Action Button, Shortcuts, and complications is also provided.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch stopwatch, Haptic and audio intervals, Auto Timeout feature, iPhone companion app, Shortcut and complication integration, History logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Davis's Drug Guide free?

Davis's Drug Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IV Push Timer free?

IV Push Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Davis's Drug Guide or IV Push Timer?

IV Push Timer is rated higher. Davis's Drug Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while IV Push Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Davis's Drug Guide or IV Push Timer have ads?

Neither Davis's Drug Guide nor IV Push Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Davis's Drug Guide or IV Push Timer?

Davis's Drug Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, and IV Push Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Davis's Drug Guide was updated on October 31, 2026 and IV Push Timer on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Davis's Drug Guide or IV Push Timer?

Davis's Drug Guide currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and IV Push Timer at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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