# Pedi STAT vs Quick PEDS EMS Guide

The clearest difference is rating: Quick PEDS EMS Guide at 5.0 against Pedi STAT's 4.5. Quick PEDS EMS Guide also leads on price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Pedi STAT's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 3) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Pedi STAT costs $7.99 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Quick PEDS EMS Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedi STAT has 68 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quick PEDS EMS Guide's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedi STAT | Quick PEDS EMS Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-peds-ems-guide/id1602995672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) | [National Emergency Resource Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383458744) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedi STAT

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Medical, #34 Top Paid, #84 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)


### Quick PEDS EMS Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-peds-ems-guide/id1602995672)

This medical reference app provides EMS professionals with quick access to pediatric care guidelines, including medication calculations, burn care, and airway management. It features color-coded, weight-based information for rapid treatment decisions and is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Pediatric EMS quick reference, Color-coded weight-based information, Medication administration guidance, Airway management adjunct sizing, Age-dependent burn care, Weight conversion calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedi STAT free?

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

### Is Quick PEDS EMS Guide free?

Quick PEDS EMS Guide costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?

Quick PEDS EMS Guide is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Quick PEDS EMS Guide averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pedi STAT or Quick PEDS EMS Guide have ads?

Neither Pedi STAT nor Quick PEDS EMS Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or Quick PEDS EMS Guide?

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and Quick PEDS EMS Guide every 2 months. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on October 13, 2026 and Quick PEDS EMS Guide on September 17, 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.*
