# Pedi STAT vs WikEM

The clearest difference is price: WikEM at Free against Pedi STAT's $7.99. WikEM also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 66). Pedi STAT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (86% vs 54%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WikEM is free to download; Pedi STAT costs $7.99 up front. WikEM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pedi STAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

WikEM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WikEM has 4.7K 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 54% of WikEM'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, WikEM every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedi STAT | WikEM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedi-stat/id327963391/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikem/id576405449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 157 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) | [OpenEM Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/766470023) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedi STAT

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Medical, #101 Top Grossing · Medical, #131 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)


### WikEM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikem/id576405449)

This app provides a continuously updated wiki and database of emergency medicine knowledge for physicians. Access key information offline for rapid reference during daily practice. An in-app subscription unlocks advanced AI-powered questions, favorites, and history features.

**Highlights:** Emergency medicine knowledge database, Continuously updated content, Offline access, AI-powered questions (subscription), Favorites and history (subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WikEM AI Search | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Features | $4.99 | per year |
| Personal Notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Favorites and Lists | $5.99 | one-time |
| History and Favorites | $9.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Russian Content | $29.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Italian Content | $29.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Polish Content | $29.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Hindi Content | $29.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Turkish Content | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Useful and concise information
- 🚀 Great resource for quick reference
- 👍 Helpful for medical professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login and account issues
- 🐛 App crashes and database loading problems
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Broken hyperlinks and charts
- Search function not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Ability to save favorites and customize the app
- Improved search functionality
- Regular content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedi STAT free?

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

### Is WikEM free?

WikEM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

WikEM is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while WikEM averages 4.8 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Pedi STAT or WikEM have ads?

Neither Pedi STAT nor WikEM shows ads.

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

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and WikEM every 5 days. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on September 20, 2026 and WikEM 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.*