Comparison

Pedi STAT vs EBM Calculator

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

EBM Calculator

This app helps medical professionals quickly interpret study results. It offers calculators for effect size, diagnostic test accuracy, and post-test probability, along with lessons and tutorials on evidence-based medicine.

Highlights
  • Effect Size Calculator
  • Diagnostic Test Accuracy Calculator
  • Post-Test Probability Calculator
  • Fagan Nomogram visualization
  • Save, Search, and Share results
  • Evidence-Based Medicine lessons
  • iCloud Sync
Features
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Built to support your appraisal of medical evidence—EBM Calculator is fast, clear, and easy to use. Effect Size Calculator • Used for studies that examine the effect of a therapy or exposure • Calculate key measures for dichotomous outcomes: ◦ Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR) ◦ Number Needed to Treat (NNT) ◦ Risk Ratio (RR) ◦ Relative Risk Reduction (RRR) ◦ Odds Ratio (OR) • Includes 95% Confidence Intervals for every metric Diagnostic Test Calculator • Used for studies that evaluate the accuracy of a diagnostic test • Calculate core statistics: ◦ Sensitivity & Specificity ◦ Likelihood Ratios (LR+, LR–) ◦ Positive & Negative Predictive Values (PPV, NPV) • Includes 95% Confidence Intervals for all measures Post-Test Probability Calculator • Used to estimate the likelihood of disease after a test result • Input Sensitivity & Specificity or Likelihood Ratios • Visualize probability changes with an interactive Fagan Nomogram Save, Search & Share • Save unlimited results for future reference • Search, sort, and filter results to quickly find what matters • Share results as a PNG—ideal for Messages, email, and clean formatting • Export results as an .ebmc file to archive or send to other EBM Calculator users • Tap an .ebmc file to import results back into EBM Calculator Lessons • Explore lessons in Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) • Reinforce core concepts in biostatistics and study design • Search lessons by title or keyword Guided Tutorials • Step-by-step tutorials walk you through every major feature • Access from the menu in each view or from Settings iCloud Sync • Saved results sync automatically across all your devices Have questions, feedback, or suggestions? Reach out to support@ebmcalculator.com

Screenshots

Pedi STAT4 screens
EBM Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EBM Calculator at Free against Pedi STAT's $7.99. EBM Calculator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Pedi STAT's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 3) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

EBM Calculator is free to download; Pedi STAT costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EBM Calculator 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, EBM Calculator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pedi STAT versus EBM Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedi STATEBM Calculator
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (68 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJames M Kempema MD PADavid Stewart

Customer experience

Pedi STAT

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

EBM Calculator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

EBM Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pedi STAT

No in-app purchases

None

EBM Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pedi STAT free?
Pedi STAT costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EBM Calculator free?
EBM Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pedi STAT or EBM Calculator?
EBM Calculator is rated higher. Pedi STAT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while EBM Calculator averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Pedi STAT or EBM Calculator have ads?
Neither Pedi STAT nor EBM Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pedi STAT or EBM Calculator?
Pedi STAT ships an update every 2 months, and EBM Calculator every 3 months. Most recently, Pedi STAT was updated on October 17, 2026 and EBM Calculator on October 2, 2026.

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