# Pedi STAT vs First 5 Minutes

Pedi STAT and First 5 Minutes both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 0% of First 5 Minutes's. Pedi STAT also leads on chart position (#2 vs unranked) and ratings volume (68 vs 13). First 5 Minutes's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

First 5 Minutes is free to download; Pedi STAT costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

First 5 Minutes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedi STAT has 68 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 0% of First 5 Minutes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedi STAT | First 5 Minutes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5-minutes/id1002002698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) | [The Medical College of Wisconsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/970107698) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedi STAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Medical, #68 Top Paid, #103 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides rapid, accurate reference data for healthcare professionals treating pediatric patients in emergency or critical care. It offers quick access to medication dosages, equipment sizes, and vital signs, calculated based on age and weight, to minimize errors and improve patient care.

**Highlights:** Pediatric medication dosages, Airway intervention data, Cardiac resuscitation information, Pediatric equipment sizes, Seizure and hypoglycemia management, Normal vital signs reference, Procedural sedation dosages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick access to critical pediatric dosing information
- ⚕️ Accurate medication calculations for emergency situations
- 📱 Portable reference tool (like Broselow tape in pocket)
- 🎯 Easy navigation by age, weight, or height

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow app startup and loading times
- 🌐 Requires internet connectivity for database checks
- 💰 Paywall for certain features (oral antibiotic dosing)
- ⚠️ Some medication dosages vary by location/region
- 🔍 Lacks search functionality for medications

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading screen at startup
- Slow boot time (30+ seconds)
- Crashes when checking for database updates without internet
- Freezes when internet connectivity is poor
- Inaccurate dosage recommendations for infants/young children

**Requested features**

- Search function to find medications by name
- Oral antibiotic dosing options (free or included)
- Adult medication dosing reference
- Dark mode support
- Extended weight range (above 43kg)


### First 5 Minutes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-5-minutes/id1002002698)

This medical app provides instant, size-appropriate critical information for pediatric resuscitation. Developed by specialists, it helps healthcare providers quickly determine correct equipment sizes and medication dosages for children in emergency settings.

**Highlights:** Instant pediatric resuscitation information, Size-appropriate equipment sizing, Correct medication dosage calculation, One-tap access to critical data, Offline functionality, Developed by medical specialists

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedi STAT free?

Pedi STAT costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First 5 Minutes free?

First 5 Minutes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or First 5 Minutes?

First 5 Minutes is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while First 5 Minutes averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Pedi STAT or First 5 Minutes have ads?

Neither Pedi STAT nor First 5 Minutes shows ads.

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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.*