Comparison

EBMcalc G.I. vs Vita

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

Head to head
About

EBMcalc G.I.

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EBMcalc G.I. EBMcalc is the most popular and comprehensive Medical Calculator system on the web. It has been highly acclaimed, reviewed and tested over the last 25 years. EBMcalc users should not make any medical decisions based on app content without seeking their doctor's advice. EBMcalc G.I. encompasses numerous medical equations, clinical criteria sets, decision tree tools and dose/unit converters used every day by Gastroenterology specialists. With the growing emphasis on Evidence-Based Medicine, there has never been a greater need for a system such as EBMcalc. Equations included: Ascites Albumin Gradient Fractional Excretion of Amylase (Amylase to creatinine clearance ratio) Hepatitis C Fibrosis Prediction Score MELD Score for End-Stage Liver Disease (NOT appropriate for patients under the age of 12) (SI units) MELD Score for End-Stage Liver Disease (NOT appropriate for patients under the age of 12) MELDNa Score for End-Stage Liver Disease (NOT appropriate for patients under the age of 12) (SI units) MELDNa Score for End-Stage Liver Disease (NOT appropriate for patients under the age of 12) Mortality risk in post-operative patients with cirrhosis (SI units) Mortality risk in post-operative patients with cirrhosis PELD Score for End-Stage Liver Disease (patients less than 12 years old) Stool Osmolal Gap TIPS Risk predictor / Survival predictor (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) Clinical Criteria Sets included: Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Toxicity Assessment Alcoholic Liver Disease Combined Index (Clinical and Laboratory -- CCLI) Criteria for One Year Mortality Prognosis Alcoholic Liver Disease: Criteria for One Year Mortality Prognosis Autoimmune Hepatitis Diagnostic Criteria Bedside index of severity in acute pancreatitis (BISAP) score Blatchford Score for Gastrointestinal Bleeding Bowel Obstruction Diagnosis: Utility of X-ray Child Pugh Classification for Severity of Liver Disease (SI units) Child Pugh Classification for Severity of Liver Disease Cirrhosis Probability in Hepatitis C (6 models) Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI) Esophageal Varices: Prediction from Platelet Count to Spleen Diameter Ratio Glasgow alcoholic hepatitis score Harvey-Bradshaw index of Crohn's disease activity Hepatitis C Cirrhosis Probability Hepatitis Discriminant Function for Corticosteroid Therapy in Alcoholic Hepatitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnostic Criteria (Manning Criteria) Lower GI Bleeding and Risk of Severe Bleeding Mayo Score for Assessing Ulcerative Colitis Activity Nonbiliary Cirrhosis Prognostic Criteria for One Year Survival Omeprazole Therapeutic Gain (over placebo) in Dyspepsia Omeprazole Therapeutic Index in Dyspepsia Pancreatitis Prognosis Criteria When Disease Due To Gallstones Pancreatitis Prognosis Criteria Rockall Score for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Decision Trees included: Barrett Esophagus Progression Risk TreeCalc Hepatitis C Outcome TreeCalc NASH Fibrosis Risk (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis) TreeCalc Unit and Dose Converters include: Area Unit Conversions Basic Unit Conversions Comprehensive Unit Conversions Corticosteroid Medication Dosing Conversions (glucocorticoid effect) Corticosteroid Medication Dosing Conversions (mineralocorticoid effect) Density Unit Conversions Energy Unit Conversions Fentanyl Patch Initial Dosing Estimate Based on Prior Narcotic Dosing Flow Unit Conversions Force Unit Conversions Length Unit Conversions Opioid Medication Dose Conversions Oxygen Delivery Units Conversions Power Unit Conversions Pressure Unit Conversions SI Unit Conversions (multiple) Speed Unit Conversions Standard Drink Equivalents Temperature Unit Conversions Textile Type Unit Conversions Thyroid Medication Dosing Conversions Time Unit Conversions Volume Unit Conversions Weight Unit Conversions To practice, teach and learn medicine based on solid, literature based evidence, EBMcalc provides easy to use, interactive tools for your Evidence-Based Medicine.

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Vita

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Vita - Lab Values app provides an unprecedented experience in viewing laboratory reference values. It is a comprehensive library of medical laboratory tests with description, explanatory text, indications for increased/decreased lab test values, critical values (where applicable), US/SI unit system support, and collection tube color-coding references. Medical Doctors, Nurses, Lab technicians, medical professionals and also patients who are interested in learning about the lab test values, can benefit from this great app. This application is intended for educational purposes only. It provides information related to medical topics but is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The app is not intended for clinical decision-making, patient care, or real-world medical practice. Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare professionals for any medical concerns. ********************************* * More than 370 lab values * Conditions and drugs related to increased values * Conditions and drugs related to decreased values * Notes section * US/SI unit system support * Order of draw example! * Beautiful UI and ease of use ********************************* We have included different "filters" to allow the users to view quickly: Studies, Panels, and Types of lab tests. ********************************* Systems/Studies ********************************* • Cardiovascular studies • Electrolytes studies • Endocrine studies • Gastrointestinal studies • Hematology studies • Immunology studies • Neurology studies • Oncology studies • Renal studies • Reproductive studies • Respiratory studies • Toxicology studies ********************************* Panels ********************************* • Arterial blood gases • Basic metabolic panel • Coagulation panel • Complete blood count • Comprehensive metabolic panel • Diabetic panel • Electrolyte panel • Hepatitis panel • Iron panel • Lipid panel • Liver function panel • Renal function panel • Thyroid function panel • Urinalysis ********************************* Types ********************************* • Antibodies • CSF • Drugs • Electrolytes • Enzymes • Lipids • Minerals • Proteins • Tumor markers • White blood cells

Screenshots

EBMcalc G.I.4 screens
Vita4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vita at every 12 months against EBMcalc G.I.'s every 33 months. Vita also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). EBMcalc G.I.'s advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

EBMcalc G.I. costs $4.99 and Vita $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EBMcalc G.I. ships an update every 33 months, Vita every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 2 level
EBMcalc G.I. versus Vita: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEBMcalc G.I.Vita
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFoundation Internet Services, LLCMEDIWARE CY LTD

In-app purchases

None

EBMcalc G.I.

No in-app purchases

None

Vita

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EBMcalc G.I. free?
EBMcalc G.I. costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vita free?
Vita costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EBMcalc G.I. or Vita have ads?
Neither EBMcalc G.I. nor Vita shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EBMcalc G.I. or Vita?
EBMcalc G.I. ships an update every 33 months, and Vita every 12 months. Most recently, EBMcalc G.I. was updated on August 6, 2026 and Vita on September 12, 2026.

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