UpToDate Lexidrug vs EuGMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UpToDate Lexidrug
This app provides comprehensive drug information and tools to aid in safe medication decisions. It offers daily updated clinical information, detailed drug databases, interaction checkers, and medical calculators. It is trusted by healthcare professionals and students for quick access to expert content.
- Daily updated clinical drug information
- In-depth drug databases with dosing support
- Comprehensive drug monographs
- Hundreds of medical calculators
- Interactive drug interactions checker
- Offline database access
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UpToDate® Lexidrug™ is the preferred drug reference app, providing industry-leading drug information and tools that support safe and effective medication and therapeutic decisions. View the latest clinical information updated daily by our unparalleled multidisciplinary editorial team that continually reviews the most current evidence available. Used and trusted by pharmacists, physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, dentists, and students as an invaluable referential resource. Easily access Lexidrug content directly in the app without needing to download databases onto your device. Our mobile packages are designed to support a variety of roles, offering quick access to expert content and capabilities, including: • In-depth drug databases with detailed dosing support • Comprehensive monographs with adverse reactions information • Hundreds of medical calculators • Interactive drug interactions checker • Ability to store database content for offline use New individual users will receive a one-month free trial to the UpToDate Lexidrug Hospital Pharmacist package. At the end of the free trial, users will automatically be billed a subscription fee of $29.99 per month via their iTunes Account for continuing access. To avoid being charged, users must cancel their free trial at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Users can manage settings, cancel subscriptions, or turn off auto-renewal anytime during the subscription period via iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
EuGMS
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Welcome to the official app of the European Geriatric Medicine Society - EuGMS. Designed to maximize your experience with EuGMS, this app keeps you informed about all activities and enhances your engagement during our Annual Congresses. EuGMS App is designed to provide you with a seamless and enriching experience, offering a comprehensive platform to access scientific content, stay updated, and connect with peers in the field of geriatric medicine. Download Now: Stay connected with the European Geriatric Medicine Society. Download EuGMS App and take full advantage of all that EuGMS has to offer! Your digital path to “Fostering geriatric medicine across Europe”
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EuGMS at none against UpToDate Lexidrug's 2. UpToDate Lexidrug's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. UpToDate Lexidrug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. EuGMS asks for nothing beyond the download.
UpToDate Lexidrug ships an update every 2 months, EuGMS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UpToDate Lexidrug | EuGMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | #16 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lexi-Comp | EuGMS European Geriatric Medicine Society |
Bugs and requests
UpToDate Lexidrug
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezing when trying to access certain features
- Databases not downloading or updating properly
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize database order and priority
- Improved offline functionality and background updates
- More user-friendly interface and navigation
EuGMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UpToDate Lexidrug
- Lexicomp Professional Package14 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Lexi-COMPLETE14 Days trial$29.991 Month
EuGMS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UpToDate Lexidrug free?
Is EuGMS free?
Do UpToDate Lexidrug or EuGMS have ads?
Which is updated more often, UpToDate Lexidrug or EuGMS?
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