Comparison

Pedi STAT vs VisualDx

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pedi STAT

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
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Pedi-STAT is a rapid reference for RNs, paramedics, physicians and other healthcare professionals caring for pediatric patients in the emergency or critical care environment. ************************************ Reviews ************************************ Among "The Best Drug Reference Apps for Emergency Physicians" - Emergency Physicians Monthly 5 STARS - "Simple interface provides rapid access to critical data needed when managing a critically ill pediatric patient" 5 Stars - "Very useful for treating kids in high pressure situations with precision." ***************************** Pedi-STAT features include: - Rapid results for airway interventions including endotracheal tube sizes, depth, intubation medication dosages, ventilator settings, and sedation - Cardiac resuscitation data including weight specific dosages for resuscitation medications, cardioversion, and defibrillation - Access to age and weight specific pediatric equipment including foley catheters, airway management, chest and NG tubes, peripheral and central line sizes, and more - Seizure medication dosages - Management of hypoglycemia including age specific dextrose concentrations - Reference of age specific normal vital signs - Procedural sedation dosages including single dose meds and infusions, as well as reversal agents - Calculated pain management medications - Medical management of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis Users can quickly access critical information accurately, without having to rely on memory or cumbersome textbooks. With just a few taps, users have access to all the necessary data to care for a pediatric patient in the emergent setting, including weight-based and age specific medication dosages and equipment sizes. Since many of the patients present with minimal known information, all the results can be calculated rapidly with only a known age, date-of-birth, weight, length, or height. Simply enter the known variable and the data is instantly calculated. Developed by an Emergency Physician, this app minimizes the risk of medical errors allowing the provider to spend more time caring for the patient, and less time looking up and calculating doses. It is a critical companion for any physician, nurse, paramedic, or medical trainee involved in the care of critically ill pediatric patients.

About

VisualDx

This visual reference tool aids medical professionals in improving patient engagement and diagnostic accuracy. It utilizes AI and a vast image atlas to help build custom differentials, share patient-specific images, and access comprehensive diagnostic information. Earn continuing education credits while making better medical decisions.

Highlights
  • Build custom differentials
  • Engage patients with visual aids
  • Improve diagnostic accuracy
  • Access therapy and test options
  • Recognize infectious diseases
  • Earn CME credits
Currently charting
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VisualDx is a visual reference tool for medical professionals that leverages AI technology and a comprehensive image atlas to support faster, more confident decisions, fewer unnecessary referrals and testing, and higher patient engagement and satisfaction. With VisualDx, clinicians can: • Build dynamic differentials that evolve as you think. • Use guided support to surface clinically relevant results. • Compare diagnoses to improve decisions for your patients. • Use our AI to take a picture of your patient’s skin condition to better understand morphology and possibilities. • Engage with patients by sharing pictures of skin that reflect their disease presentation. • Access therapy and testing recommendations across over 3,500 conditions. • Quickly recognize infectious diseases and travel-related illnesses with our public health resources. • Test your diagnostic skills with our image challenges and educational resources. • Earn 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for internet point of care activity with every search. See why this award-winning clinical decision support system is being used in more than 2,300 hospitals, clinics, and medical schools by physicians, nurses, students, PAs, NPs, and other healthcare professionals worldwide. VisualDx requires a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.visualdx.com/legal/acceptable-use-policy-notice Privacy Policy: https://www.visualdx.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Pedi STAT4 screens
VisualDx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VisualDx at Free against Pedi STAT's $7.99. VisualDx also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pedi STAT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#3 vs #12). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

VisualDx is free to download; Pedi STAT costs $7.99 up front. VisualDx sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Pedi STAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pedi STAT against 4.4 for VisualDx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 186 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 84% of VisualDx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, VisualDx fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pedi STAT versus VisualDx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedi STATVisualDx
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (68 ratings) — better4.4 (186 ratings)
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews — better84.3% of reviews
Number of ratings68186 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#3 — better#12
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB220 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJames M Kempema MD PALogical Images

Customer experience

Pedi STAT

All ratings68 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.4%

VisualDx

All ratings186 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative14.7%

User reviews

Pedi STAT

From 68 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐢 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

VisualDx

From 186 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📸 Excellent clinical images and kodachromes
  • 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
  • 🎓 Comprehensive differential diagnosis tool
  • 📚 Detailed disease summaries and treatment information
  • 🌍 Inclusive representation of skin of color

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • ❌ Difficult subscription cancellation process
  • 🐛 App crashes and performance issues
  • 📱 Quiz feature laggy and unreliable
  • 😤 Poor customer service responsiveness

Bugs and requests

Pedi STAT

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 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
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  • Spelling errors in medication names (anaphylaxis, succhinylcholine, nebulyzed)
  • Incorrect max dose information (anaphylaxis 1mg vs 1mg/kg)
  • GCS scoring error (15 = mild TBI classification)
  • Vital signs section labeled as 'normal viral signs' alphabetically
  • Icon change caused app recognition issues
  • Retina display support missing (older versions)

Requested features

19 requests
  • 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)
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  • Extended age range (above 12 years)
  • Reversal agent dosing (glycopyrrolate, neostigmine)
  • Pressor drip dosing (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine)
  • Shock/hypotension management section
  • Platelet and PRBC transfusion dosing
  • Hydrocortisone bolus for shock
  • iPad version support
  • Antibiotic syrup formulations
  • Customizable local medical directives
  • Drug concentration and mL calculations
  • Optional update prompts instead of automatic checks
  • Updated PALS and NRP guidelines
  • Ability to search by drug category
  • Offline functionality

VisualDx

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes when using quiz feature
  • CME credit claiming functionality fails
  • Subscription cancellation not processed
  • Renewal charges despite cancellation requests
  • Quiz unable to load properly
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  • Account access issues after payment

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make app free again (previously free)
  • Simplify subscription cancellation in-app
  • Improve quiz functionality for mobile
  • Add quiz feature to desktop version
  • Expand patient information handouts
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  • Better quiz image clarity and context

In-app purchases

None

Pedi STAT

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

VisualDx

Subscriptions9
  • Complete (1 Month)1 Month trial$39.991 Month
  • VisualDx Core Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Complete+DermExpert (1 Month)1 Month trial$49.991 Month
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  • VisualDx Elite Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Add DermExpert (1 Year)$99.991 Year
  • Complete (1 Year)1 Month trial$149.991 Year
  • VisualDx Core Annual7 Days trial$249.991 Year
  • VisualDx Elite Annual7 Days trial$299.991 Year
  • Complete+DermExpert (1 Year)1 Month trial$499.991 Year
One-time2
  • Add DermExpert (1 yr)$99.99
  • Complete (1 yr)$399.99

Questions

Is Pedi STAT free?
Pedi STAT costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VisualDx free?
VisualDx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or VisualDx?
Pedi STAT is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while VisualDx averages 4.4 from 186 ratings.
Do Pedi STAT or VisualDx have ads?
Neither Pedi STAT nor VisualDx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or VisualDx?
Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and VisualDx fortnightly. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on October 13, 2026 and VisualDx on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pedi STAT or VisualDx?
Pedi STAT currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and VisualDx at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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