Comparison

MD on Call vs JournalReady

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

Head to head
About

MD on Call

This app provides quick, practical guidance for physicians, residents, and medical students to manage common on-call issues. It offers concise tips for acute assessment and management, helping users efficiently address patient problems without needing to consult lengthy textbooks.

Highlights
  • Quick assessment and management tips
  • Covers 26 frequent on-call situations
  • Management of common electrolyte abnormalities
  • ECG interpretation with examples
  • Guidance on writing medical orders
  • Searchable by acronyms and keywords
Features
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"fantastic for a review when rushing to a consult." -- Casey Park MD on Call is already trusted by thousands of physicians, residents and medical students around the world. We’ve been there; At 3 AM, you don’t feel like going through a textbook or a long UpToDate article; you just want to get things done. **************** REVIEWS "If you have ever needed a quick reference to learn on the fly or been stumped by a late night call while cross-covering and you are willing to spend a few dollars to avoid that feeling, you should consider this app." iMedicalApps.com “It has all those handy little things that drug guides and medical references just don’t capture concisely.” “I would pay at least double the cost for this handy little reference.” Dr Jessica Otte, drottematic blog **************** **************** AUDIENCE junior residents, interns and medical students INTRO In medical school, we learn a lot about diseases and the basis for their management. However, we are traditionally less exposed to apparently easy problems like pain, nausea or hypokalemia. Quite often, those issues are brought to the attention of the nursing staff in the evening. At that time, the treating team is away and you're on call, running all over the hospital. MD on Call gives you tips on how to QUICKLY assess and manage (acutely) common problems so you can go on assessing the next patient, or to your room to get some well deserved sleep. -- it is NOT meant to replace a textbook -- FEATURES MD on call is divided into 5 main sections: • Issues • 26 frequent on call situations (including management of some specific conditions) Abdominal Pain* Acute Coronary Syndrome* Agitation / Violence Anaphylaxis Bleeding Bradycardia* Chest Pain Constipation Death (Pronouncing) Decreased LOC Dysuria / UTI* Dyspnea Fever Febrile neutropenia Headache Hypertension Hypotension Insomnia Meningitis Nausea / Vomiting Pain Palliation Pneumonia Seizure Tachycardia Wound Dehiscence Wound Infection • Labs • Common electrolytes abnormalities (including management) Hypo Ca, K, Mg, Na, PO4, glycemia Hyper Ca, K, Na, glycemia • ECG • Normal and abnormal ECG values, now with examples • Misc • Suggestions on how to write orders for admission, "comfort measures only", "on call" notes, OR and procedure notes. Transfusions: general information and common reactions Misc: CSF values, opioid conversion... • Lines and Tubes • How to manage common problems, such as a blocked NG tube. • Search • Search using acronyms or keywords **************** Feedback is more than welcome : visit the website for more details **************** DISCLAIMER This publication (application) is to be used as a guide only. It is intended only for use by licensed medical practitioners and medical students. Every doctor (or prescriber) is responsible for their actions. This guide is not meant to replace clinical judgment. The authors of MD on call make no claims regarding the accuracy of the information contained herein. The authors of this application and its content shall not be liable for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising from the use of this application. It is the responsible of the licensed prescriber to verify the indications, contraindications and dosage of the medication (and actions) they prescribe.

About

JournalReady

Features
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Turn your research question into a clearer study plan and a stronger submission. JournalReady brings AI feedback, journal discovery and statistical tools together for clinicians, healthcare researchers and academics. IMPROVE YOUR ABSTRACT AND TITLE Get AI feedback on your abstract and title to identify areas to refine before submission. Strengthen clarity and focus while keeping control of your research. EXPLORE JOURNALS FOR YOUR MANUSCRIPT Use Journal Finder to explore potential journals and the Predatory Journal Checker to investigate warning signs. Always verify journal details and submission requirements with the publisher. PLAN YOUR NEXT STUDY Refine a research question, structure it with PICO/PECO, explore study designs and assess feasibility. Use the statistical test selector to consider an appropriate analysis. RESEARCH CALCULATORS IN YOUR POCKET Calculate sample size, confidence intervals, number needed to treat and diagnostic test measures. Interpret p-values and consult statistical tables and a glossary. Calculators and reference tools work offline; AI tools require internet access. PREPARE WITH REPORTING CHECKLISTS Consult CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE, CARE and TRIPOD checklists as you prepare your research report. START FREE, UPGRADE WHEN YOU NEED MORE Start with 10 free AI credits per month. Credit use varies by tool. An optional JournalReady Pro monthly or annual subscription purchased in the app unlocks unlimited AI tool use while active. See the in-app purchase screen for your local price and billing period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel through your store account settings. AI feedback supports your judgment and does not guarantee journal acceptance. Verify generated suggestions and statistical assumptions before use. JournalReady is a research support tool, not a clinical decision-making tool. Developed by Bayan AI Technologies, Muscat, Oman. Support: https://journalready.ai Privacy: https://journalready.ai/privacy Terms of Use: https://journalready.ai/terms

Screenshots

MD on Call4 screens
JournalReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JournalReady at Free against MD on Call's $9.99. JournalReady also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). MD on Call's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

JournalReady is free to download; MD on Call costs $9.99 up front. JournalReady sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MD on Call asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MD on Call ships an update every 4 months, JournalReady monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MD on Call versus JournalReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMD on CallJournalReady
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB47 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMessil inc.Bayan AI Technologies

Bugs and requests

MD on Call

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incompatible with iPhone X
  • Incorrect advice regarding Metaclopramide
  • Incorrect TDF to morphine conversion data

Requested features

16 requests
  • Cover more content
  • Update for iPhone X compatibility
  • Revise content and references for up-to-date information
  • Add more conditions
  • Include common diseases and treatments
Show 11 more
  • Add an 'edit' function to modify and add vignettes
  • Add more clinical scenarios
  • Add medicine dose information
  • Add drug interaction information
  • Include more information with supporting references
  • More streamlined interface
  • Translate to German
  • Translate to French
  • Add more topics
  • Add more clinical high yields and topics
  • Add more futures needed while oncall

JournalReady

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MD on Call

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

JournalReady

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MD on Call free?
MD on Call costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JournalReady free?
JournalReady is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MD on Call or JournalReady have ads?
Neither MD on Call nor JournalReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MD on Call or JournalReady?
MD on Call ships an update every 4 months, and JournalReady monthly. Most recently, MD on Call was updated on October 18, 2026 and JournalReady on October 14, 2026.

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