Comparison

Pediatrics Central vs Pediatric Oncall Journal

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

Head to head
About

Pediatrics Central

This app provides comprehensive pediatric medical resources, including disease information, drug guides, and access to medical journals. Choose from different packages to get quick-read disease coverage and evidence-based treatment details for infectious conditions.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive pediatric resources
  • Disease coverage
  • Infectious disease treatment
  • Drug information
  • Medical journal access
  • Personalized favorites
  • Full text search
Features
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** The Complete, Integrated Pediatric Solution ** PEDIATRICS CENTRAL Pediatrics Central puts comprehensive pediatric resources at your fingertips on your mobile device and the web. With two different options including popular references such as the 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, Davis’s Drug Guide, and PubMed access, you can choose the Pediatrics Central that best fits your specific needs. Choose from Two Available Products PEDIATRICS CENTRAL Dx + ID 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, and access to the primary literature combine to give you quick-read disease coverage, evidence-based details on treatment of infectious conditions, and instant searches through hundreds of medical journals from your smartphone and tablet, as well as: • 450+ diseases in a quick-read format • Frequently updated infectious disease treatment and prevention recommendations • Cross Links to related content • Access to tables of contents and abstracts from hundreds of medical journals PEDIATRICS CENTRAL Dx + ID + Rx With four trusted resources, Pediatrics Central Dx + ID + Rx is the most complete source of pediatric information at the point of care. 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, Johns Hopkins ABX Guide, Davis’s Drug Guide, and access to the primary literature are integrated to give you the most comprehensive solution for answering questions and making medical decisions anytime, anywhere. Features include: • Management of hundreds of childhood diseases • Up-to-date coverage of 5,000 trade name and generic drugs • Frequently updated infectious disease treatment and prevention recommendations • Access to tables of contents and abstracts from hundreds of medical journals BOTH PACKAGES INCLUDE: • Cross Links for fast navigation between resources • Personalized favorites • Full Text Search helps you find information fast • Highlight and make notes within any entry • FREE updates and web access for 1 year Publishers: Wolters Kluwer | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Johns Hopkins Medicine; F.A. Davis Powered by: Unbound Medicine Unbound Privacy Policy: www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy Unbound Terms of Use: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/end_user_license_agreement

About

Pediatric Oncall Journal

This medical journal provides a platform for pediatricians to publish and access clinical research, case reports, and articles relevant to daily practice. It features sections on unusual cases and diagnostic images, aiming to enhance international clinical practice.

Highlights
  • Clinical pediatric articles
  • Editorials and review articles
  • Original research and case reports
  • Teaching files and spot diagnosis
  • International peer-reviewed papers
  • Focus on direct clinical relevance
Features
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Pediatric Oncall Journal is the official journal of Pediatric Oncall. It is in publication since 2004. From the beginning the emphasis has been on clinical pediatrics and it publishes articles that are useful for pediatricians in day-to-day practice. The journal publishes editorials, review articles, original articles, case reports, viewer’s choice (letter to editor) and scientific correspondence with commentaries on papers in pediatrics. There are also sections such as Teaching Files (Grand Rounds) and Spot Diagnosis (IMAGE GALLERY) to help clinicians to deal with unusual cases in their clinical practice. The international, peer-reviewed papers cover a wide range of diseases in childhood. The main aim is to enable authors from across the globe to publish their unusual cases and research which changes clinical practice on an international platform. The emphasis of the journal is on the clear, concise presentation of information of direct clinical relevance to both hospital and community-based pediatricians. Contributors are chosen for their recognized knowledge of the subject. For any queries, suggestions and feedback you can mail to us at feedback@pediatriconcall.com *Data services are required to access most sections of the application.

Screenshots

Pediatrics Central4 screens
Pediatric Oncall Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pediatrics Central at 5.0 against Pediatric Oncall Journal's 4.0. Pediatrics Central also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Pediatric Oncall Journal's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pediatrics Central holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pediatrics Central has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pediatrics Central ships an update every 7 months, Pediatric Oncall Journal every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pediatrics Central versus Pediatric Oncall Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPediatrics CentralPediatric Oncall Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB70 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUnbound Medicine, Inc.Pediatric Oncall Private Limited

Customer experience

Pediatrics Central

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Pediatric Oncall Journal

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

In-app purchases

None

Pediatrics Central

No in-app purchases

None

Pediatric Oncall Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pediatrics Central free?
Pediatrics Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pediatric Oncall Journal free?
Pediatric Oncall Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pediatrics Central or Pediatric Oncall Journal?
Pediatrics Central is rated higher. Pediatrics Central averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pediatric Oncall Journal averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pediatrics Central or Pediatric Oncall Journal have ads?
Neither Pediatrics Central nor Pediatric Oncall Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pediatrics Central or Pediatric Oncall Journal?
Pediatrics Central ships an update every 7 months, and Pediatric Oncall Journal every 3 months. Most recently, Pediatrics Central was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pediatric Oncall Journal on November 1, 2026.

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