Medical Lab Tests vs Mini LAB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Medical Lab Tests
This app provides instant access to reference ranges, clinical significance, and interpretations for a wide array of laboratory tests. Designed for healthcare professionals and students, it offers detailed information on over 17 categories of lab tests, working offline for convenient use in clinical settings.
- Instant lab test lookup
- 17+ lab test categories
- Reference ranges (SI & US units)
- Interpretation of abnormal values
- Offline functionality
- Powerful search
- Favorites list
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The go-to lab reference for healthcare professionals, medical students, and nurses — trusted on hospital wards, in classrooms, and during clinical rotations. INSTANT LAB TEST LOOKUP Search or browse 17 categories of laboratory tests and get immediate access to reference ranges, clinical significance, and differential interpretations for both high and low values. Categories include: Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Coagulation, Electrolytes & Metabolites, Arterial Blood Gas, Enzymes & Proteins, Ions & Trace Metals, Cardiac Tests, Liver & Pancreas, Lipids, Hormones, Immunology, Cancer Markers, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Drugs, Toxicology, and Urine. BUILT FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Each lab test entry includes: — A concise description of the test and its clinical relevance — Reference ranges in both SI and US (conventional) units — Detailed interpretation of abnormal values — Differentials for elevated and decreased results DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW — Powerful search to find any test in seconds — Favorites for the values you check most often — Works fully offline — no Wi-Fi needed on the ward — Clean, intuitive interface optimized for iPhone and iPad — No account creation required — your privacy is respected — Automatically updated content library WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're a resident reviewing morning labs, a nursing student preparing for NCLEX, a medical student studying for USMLE Step 2, or an attending refreshing a rare test — Medical Lab Tests puts reliable reference data at your fingertips. Rated #1 Lab Values Application by iMedicalApps.com. DISCLAIMER All information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare providers for clinical decisions. Questions or suggestions? Contact us at mail@mediconapps.com — we read every message. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mini LAB
This medical reference app provides essential lab value information for CBC, CMP, and UA panels. It features a premium interface, fast navigation, and offline capabilities, accessible on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
- Normal value references for CBC, CMP, UA panels
- Premium, intuitive interface
- Fast navigation
- Offline access
- Apple Watch app integration
- Smart search and filtering
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Mini LAB is a mini and free version of Project LAB – The #1 Medical Lab Reference (since 2014). We've rebuilt Mini LAB from the ground up. With a stunning new premium interface, lightning-fast navigation, and powerful enhancements across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Whether you are decoding your own health, studying for boards, or treating patients, Mini LAB and Project LAB deliver high-yield information where every single word counts. The app includes normal value reference for the CBC, CMP, and UA Panels. What's New in This Massive Update: - Stunning Premium Design: A beautiful, intuitive new interface featuring smooth animations, a modern 'liquid glass' toolbar, and customizable Light, Dark, and System themes. - Desktop-Class iPad Experience: A brand-new side-by-side layout, fully supports iPad multitasking. - All-New Apple Watch App: Instantly check normal lab values and filter by specific panels with a quick glance at your watch. Signature Features You'll Love: - Smart Search & Filtering: Filter your real-time search results. - 100% Offline Capable: Your medical reference is always with you. Enjoy the best version of Mini LAB yet!
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Verdict
Medical Lab Tests and Mini LAB both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mini LAB's written reviews are positive against 61% of Medical Lab Tests's. Mini LAB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Medical Lab Tests's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months). On price, rating and device support 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. Medical Lab Tests sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Mini LAB asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Medical Lab Tests against 4.7 for Mini LAB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medical Lab Tests has 1.1K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Medical Lab Tests's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mini LAB's.
Medical Lab Tests ships an update every 3 months, Mini LAB every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Medical Lab Tests | Mini LAB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | 4.7 (60 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 60 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Medicon Apps | Ronny Makhoul |
Customer experience
Medical Lab Tests
Mini LAB
Bugs and requests
Medical Lab Tests
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect tube color information
- Not compatible with iPhone 5
- Spelling errors in the app
Requested features
7 requests- Add ceruloplasmin test
- Include vitamin and mineral panels
- Add D-dimer test
- Add venous and capillary blood gas tests
- Include more coagulation and virology tests
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- Add urinalysis and CSF values
- Provide option to upload and compare personal lab results
Mini LAB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Medical Lab Tests
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Quarterly$2.993 Months
- Half-yearly$3.996 Months
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- Yearly$9.991 Year
- One Month subscription$0.99
- 3 Months subscription$1.99
- 6 Months subscription$2.99
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- One year subscription$3.99
- Pro Version$19.99
Mini LAB
No in-app purchases
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