# Pedi STAT vs Hippo Education

Pedi STAT and Hippo Education both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 22% of Hippo Education's. Pedi STAT also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Hippo Education's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pedi STAT against 4.6 for Hippo Education. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hippo Education has 1.3K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 22% of Hippo Education's.

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, Hippo Education fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedi STAT | Hippo Education |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hippo-education/id1552750034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) | [Hippo Education, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/894652924) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedi STAT

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Medical, #47 Top Paid, #93 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)


### Hippo Education

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hippo-education/id1552750034)

Access high-yield medical content through a podcast player designed for efficient learning. Earn CME credits by listening to practice-changing information and the latest research, saving you time and keeping you updated.

**Highlights:** Monthly RAP episodes, Practice-changing information, Searchable content, Bookmark and download, Earn CME credits, Lifelong learning

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Frequent updates
- 👍 Great content and presentation
- 💡 Potential for CarPlay integration
- 👍 Helpful summaries
- 👍 Entertaining and informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable playback and progress tracking
- 🐛 Frequent log-outs and login issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent search and navigation
- 🐛 Difficulty accessing downloaded content offline

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Playback stops unexpectedly
- Inconsistent episode tracking
- Search results do not match content
- Difficulty accessing downloaded content

**Requested features**

- Allow streaming on other apps
- Improve search and sorting functionality
- Add ability to mark episodes as played
- Implement CarPlay support
- Streamline login and session management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedi STAT free?

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

### Is Hippo Education free?

Hippo Education is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or Hippo Education?

Hippo Education is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Hippo Education averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Pedi STAT or Hippo Education have ads?

Neither Pedi STAT nor Hippo Education shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or Hippo Education?

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and Hippo Education fortnightly. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hippo Education on October 29, 2026.

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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.*