Comparison

Pedi STAT vs PALS Review

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

PALS Review

Prepare for your Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification with comprehensive study materials and practice exams. Master critical concepts, algorithms, and drug dosages based on the latest American Heart Association guidelines. Improve your ability to recognize and treat pediatric emergencies.

Highlights
  • Over 200 study cards for PALS concepts
  • Four 25-question practice exams
  • Detailed rationale for answers
  • Pediatric resuscitation concepts
  • Integrated ECG strip interpretation
  • Covers BCLS, Pharmacology, Algorithms, ACLS
Features
Currently charting
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Get the extra prep you need with the Limmer PALS Review app To pass your PALS course, you must be able to recognize and identify specific conditions like respiratory failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and shock, and you must show you can treat them appropriately according to American Heart Association algorithms and recommendations. The Limmer Education's PALS Review app can help you increase your ability to recognize and respond to these and many other conditions, both in class and in the field. In addition to getting vital information on rates, rhythms, and doses, our PALS review study tool gives you a thorough review of the following topic areas, all of which you must be able to understand and interpret to pass your class: BCLS Pharmacology Algorithms ACLS Core Principles Whether you’re a first-time student or back for renewal, our PALS review tool provides high-quality, realistic study help and practice examinations based on most up-to-date AHA guidelines. Highlights of the PALS Review app More than 200 study cards covering key PALS concepts Four 25-question practice exams matching AHA style and content areas with scenario-based questions like you’ll see on the exam Detailed rationale answers for each question to help you master course content Pediatric resuscitation concepts Integrated ECG strips for interpretation practice, strips may be expanded to full screen for easy viewing

Screenshots

Pedi STAT4 screens
PALS Review4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pedi STAT at 4.5 against PALS Review's 2.8. Pedi STAT also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and chart position (#3 vs #186). PALS Review's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $7.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Pedi STAT costs $7.99 and PALS Review $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedi STAT holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedi STAT has 68 ratings behind it against 4, 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 73% of PALS Review's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, PALS Review every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pedi STAT versus PALS Review: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedi STATPALS Review
Price$7.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.5 (68 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews — better72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings68 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#3 — better#186
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB51 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJames M Kempema MD PALimmer Creative

Customer experience

Pedi STAT

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

PALS Review

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

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

PALS Review

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pedi STAT

No in-app purchases

None

PALS Review

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pedi STAT free?
Pedi STAT costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PALS Review free?
PALS Review costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or PALS Review?
Pedi STAT is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while PALS Review averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Pedi STAT or PALS Review have ads?
Neither Pedi STAT nor PALS Review shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or PALS Review?
Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and PALS Review every 14 months. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on October 26, 2026 and PALS Review on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pedi STAT or PALS Review?
Pedi STAT currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and PALS Review at #186. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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