# UpToDate Lexidrug vs IV Push Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IV Push Timer at 100% against UpToDate Lexidrug's 39%. IV Push Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). UpToDate Lexidrug's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (6K vs 1). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

UpToDate Lexidrug is free to download; IV Push Timer costs $1.99 up front. UpToDate Lexidrug sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. IV Push Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

IV Push Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UpToDate Lexidrug has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of UpToDate Lexidrug's written reviews are positive against 100% of IV Push Timer's.

UpToDate Lexidrug ships an update every 2 months, IV Push Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpToDate Lexidrug | IV Push Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptodate-lexidrug/id313401238/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iv-push-timer/id6759823376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | #43 |
| Size | 67 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lexi-Comp](https://appshunter.io/developer/295207927) | [Michael Gibson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880931823) |

## What reviewers say

### UpToDate Lexidrug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptodate-lexidrug/id313401238)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lexicomp Professional Package | $29.99 | per month |
| Lexi-COMPLETE | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Best app for drug information
- 📚 Comprehensive and reliable content
- 🔍 Helpful search and navigation
- 🧮 Useful clinical tools (e.g., calculators)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Sluggish performance and slow loading times
- 🔁 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Issues with login and subscription management
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing when trying to access certain features
- Databases not downloading or updating properly
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize database order and priority
- Improved offline functionality and background updates
- More user-friendly interface and navigation


### 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 UpToDate Lexidrug free?

UpToDate Lexidrug 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, UpToDate Lexidrug or IV Push Timer?

IV Push Timer is rated higher. UpToDate Lexidrug averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while IV Push Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do UpToDate Lexidrug or IV Push Timer have ads?

Neither UpToDate Lexidrug nor IV Push Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UpToDate Lexidrug or IV Push Timer?

UpToDate Lexidrug ships an update every 2 months, and IV Push Timer every 6 days. Most recently, UpToDate Lexidrug was updated on November 1, 2026 and IV Push Timer on November 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UpToDate Lexidrug or IV Push Timer?

UpToDate Lexidrug currently peaks at #21 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*