# Pedi STAT vs Vetcalculators

The clearest difference is price: Vetcalculators at Free against Pedi STAT's $7.99. Vetcalculators also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (606 vs 66). Pedi STAT's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 45%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Vetcalculators is free to download; Pedi STAT costs $7.99 up front. Vetcalculators sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Pedi STAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vetcalculators holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vetcalculators has 606 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 45% of Vetcalculators's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, Vetcalculators every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedi STAT | Vetcalculators |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews) | **[4.7 (606 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetcalculators/id1403466061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **606** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #44 |
| Size | 37 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) | [LifeLearn USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642768183) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedi STAT

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Medical, #93 Top Grossing · Medical, #99 Top Paid (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)


### Vetcalculators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vetcalculators/id1403466061)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides veterinarians and staff with a comprehensive suite of calculators for drug dosages, medical measurements, and patient assessments. It also includes a wide range of veterinary references for quick access to essential information.

**Highlights:** Drug dose calculators, Emergency drug dosages, Fluid therapy rates, Toxicity calculators, Pet age calculator, Veterinary references, Unit conversion

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vetcalculators Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on drug calculations
- ✅ Accurate dosage calculations reduce errors
- 📚 Comprehensive reference library with multiple resources
- 💊 Useful for emergency cases and anesthesia management
- 🔧 Highly customizable with favorites and personal dosages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Switched from one-time purchase to monthly subscription
- 🔐 No grandfathering for previous paid users
- 🐛 App frequently freezes or crashes on opening
- 🐛 Unresponsive UI elements that require repeated tapping
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to function

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or closes immediately upon opening
- UI elements unresponsive to clicks and taps
- Drug database fails to load after updates
- Data not persisting when app order is changed
- New drugs and concentrations not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Support for additional animal species beyond dogs and cats
- Gram weight unit option in addition to lbs and kgs
- Cross-device data synchronization
- Offline functionality without internet requirement
- Student pricing or free tier option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedi STAT free?

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

### Is Vetcalculators free?

Vetcalculators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or Vetcalculators?

Vetcalculators is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Vetcalculators averages 4.7 from 606 ratings.

### Do Pedi STAT or Vetcalculators have ads?

Neither Pedi STAT nor Vetcalculators shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or Vetcalculators?

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and Vetcalculators every 3 months. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on September 20, 2026 and Vetcalculators on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pedi STAT or Vetcalculators?

Pedi STAT currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Vetcalculators at #44. 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.*