Comparison

Pedi STAT vs palmEM AI

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

palmEM AI

This AI-powered emergency medicine guide provides rapid, evidence-based clinical decision support for medical professionals. It offers tailored guidance for specific patient scenarios and a comprehensive knowledge base, accessible offline.

Highlights
  • AI clinical decision support
  • Plain language medical queries
  • Evidence-based workups and management
  • Offline core content access
  • Medication quick reference
  • Procedure step-by-step guidance
  • Clinical decision rules
Features
Currently charting
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palmEM: Emergency Medicine Quick Reference, Offline Guide, Point-of-Care Reference and AI Clinical Decision Support The most comprehensive EM quick reference ever created, powered by advanced AI. The #1 medical app in 80+ countries. Apple's "What's Hot" and "New and Noteworthy." WHY palmEM? AI that actually understands medicine • Your specific patient scenario. Your exact question. Ask anything in plain language, just like you would ask a colleague, and get tailored clinical guidance in seconds. Not generic overviews or academic deep dives. Real answers for real bedside medicine. The answers you need when seconds count • From routine to rare, common to zebras - get evidence-based clinical decision support in seconds. Skip the scrolling. Skip the page flipping. Get straight to the answer you need. Built by emergency medicine physicians • Clinician-made, clinician-used, continuously updated and refined for real practice. Zero industry influence. And we never sell your data. Works the way you work • Intuitive interface. Dark mode. Minimal taps to answers. Fast, focused, and built for the ED. Offline when you need it • Core reference content is accessible offline, so you are covered even without signal. YOUR COMPLETE EM KNOWLEDGE BASE • Evidence-based workups and management • Differentials, red flags, and next steps • Medication quick reference • Procedures and step-by-step guidance • Pediatric emergencies • Clinical decision rules (HEART, PERC, Wells, Canadian C-Spine, and more) • High-yield content without the fluff TRUSTED BY CLINICIANS WORLDWIDE "I've dumped my $300/year app for palmEM. Cheaper, prettier, faster." —EMtutorials.com "There is so much in here I don't know where to begin. Could I enthuse about this any more?" —Life in the Fast Lane "An excellent, rapid point-of-care reference perfectly designed for the time crunch of the emergency department." —iMedicalApps "The relentless search for an EM app that does it all inevitably leads to palmEM." —Emergency Medicine News PERFECT FOR Emergency Medicine • Urgent Care • Critical Care • Internal Medicine • Family Medicine • Primary Care • EMS • Nursing • Paramedics • NPs • PAs • Medical Students • Residents • Fellows • Attendings TRY RISK-FREE FOR 7 DAYS Start your no-obligation trial. Experience AI-powered clinical support that helps you move faster and think sharper. Download now. Your next shift will thank you. --- DISCLAIMER: This app is intended for medical professionals. It is strictly for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult with a recognized medical professional before making decisions based on information included in this application. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.palm-er.com/site/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Pedi STAT4 screens
palmEM AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: palmEM AI at Free against Pedi STAT's $7.99. palmEM AI also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Pedi STAT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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

palmEM AI is free to download; Pedi STAT costs $7.99 up front. palmEM AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Pedi STAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedi STAT holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Pedi STAT's written reviews are positive against 82% of palmEM AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, palmEM AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pedi STAT versus palmEM AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedi STATpalmEM AI
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (68 ratings) — better4.2 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews — better82.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6872 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#3 — better#160
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB139 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJames M Kempema MD PApalmER Worldwide LLC

Customer experience

Pedi STAT

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

palmEM AI

All ratings72 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative13.4%

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

palmEM AI

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and efficient reference tool for ED scenarios
  • 👍 Easy-to-navigate interface with logical organization
  • 📚 Comprehensive content covering emergency medicine topics
  • 🎯 Concise, clinically-relevant information without unnecessary fluff
  • 💊 Useful features like Broselow tape and drug dosages

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Outdated protocols (ACLS, PALS)
  • 🐛 Subscription model confusion and access issues
  • 📱 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🔄 Lack of regular updates over extended periods
  • ❌ Note-taking feature removed or non-functional

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

palmEM AI

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on latest iOS updates
  • Subscription verification fails for previous owners
  • Access denied despite full subscription status
  • App does not load on iPad
  • Note section disappeared after update
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  • Pages unable to open
  • Blank content display
  • Restore purchases feature not working properly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add toxidromes section
  • Photo support in note-taking function
  • Swipe-back gesture for faster navigation
  • Procedure images or video links
  • Dark mode option
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  • Restore and improve note-taking functionality
  • More detailed procedure guides
  • Enhanced search capabilities

In-app purchases

None

Pedi STAT

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

palmEM AI

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription | Unlimited AI$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$29.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription | Unlimited AI7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Pedi STAT free?
Pedi STAT costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is palmEM AI free?
palmEM AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or palmEM AI?
Pedi STAT is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while palmEM AI averages 4.2 from 72 ratings.
Do Pedi STAT or palmEM AI have ads?
Neither Pedi STAT nor palmEM AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or palmEM AI?
Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and palmEM AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on October 13, 2026 and palmEM AI on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pedi STAT or palmEM AI?
Pedi STAT currently peaks at #3 in the App Store charts, and palmEM AI at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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