# Pedi STAT vs CorePendium

The clearest difference is price: CorePendium at Free against Pedi STAT's $7.99. CorePendium also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 66). Pedi STAT's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CorePendium holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CorePendium has 1.4K 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 67% of CorePendium'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, CorePendium monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedi STAT | CorePendium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corependium/id1581291387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) | [EM:RAP, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/804248263) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedi STAT

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Medical, #104 Top Grossing · Medical, #124 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)


### CorePendium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corependium/id1581291387)

This app provides a comprehensive, continuously updated, and peer-reviewed clinical reference for Emergency and Urgent Care Medicine. It features integrated multimedia, offline access, intuitive navigation, and medical calculators, making it an essential tool for medical professionals on the go.

**Highlights:** Expert-backed, continuously revised content, Integrated media library (ECGs, X-rays, videos, audio), Offline access to all content, Intuitive navigation with Rapid Access and Deep Dive sections, Integrated medical calculators, Links to EM:RAP knowledge base content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great resource
- 👍 Excellent and usable app
- 👍 Terrific point of care resource
- 👍 Invaluable for EM residents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking search functionality
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Poor indexing and content organization

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- Ability to track progress and bookmark content
- Video playback controls (speed, rewind)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedi STAT free?

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

### Is CorePendium free?

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

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

CorePendium is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while CorePendium averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Pedi STAT or CorePendium have ads?

Neither Pedi STAT nor CorePendium shows ads.

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

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and CorePendium monthly. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on September 20, 2026 and CorePendium on September 23, 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.*