Comparison

Bedside EM vs PEPID® for iPad

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

Head to head
About

Bedside EM

This comprehensive medical reference app provides evidence-based, peer-reviewed information for emergency medicine providers and those caring for acutely ill patients. It features a searchable, offline database with continuously updated content and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Offline access
  • Searchable database
  • Evidence-based content
  • Peer-reviewed updates
  • Pediatric tape
  • Clinical decision rules
Features
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START YOUR 30 DAY FREE TRIAL TODAY! Bedside EM (formerly ERres) is the ORIGINAL emergency medicine app designed for where you need it the most.. at the bedside! First released in 2011, Bedside EM has been consistently ranked as one of the best medical apps worldwide! Continuously updated, evidence-based and peer reviewed!! The entire app is searchable and available offline!! And although Bedside EM was created with emergency medicine providers in mind, it has proven to be a great resource for ANYONE who takes care of acutely ill patients including other doctors, PAs/NPs, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and students!! Starting in 2024 I have decided to go ALL IN to ensure Bedside EM continues to be the best emergency medicine app out there. This began with a complete overhaul of the app from the ground up to improve user experience. Some things were added, some things were removed. Many more additions will be coming later in the year. I hope you like it! I am now in the process of updating the styling for EVERY section within Bedside EM to align with the new layout and support dynamic text and dark mode. This is a very time-consuming process. Thus far I have updated the “pediatric tape” and all of the clinical decision rules, as these tend to be quite popular. The other sections will all be updated over the next few months. Once that is completed, the plan is to go back and UPDATE EVERY SECTION with the latest evidence-based medicine recommendations before then adding some brand new stuff. Exciting times!!! FREE 30 DAY TRIAL! To make the above possible/sustainable, a paid subscription is required to use this app starting 2024. All prior users will be granted lifetime access for free. App Subscription Options: ∙ Yearly (annual auto-renewable subscription) The subscription period will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. To turn this function off, simply go to your iTunes account and turn off auto-renew. Renewal payments will differ depending on subscription and pricing at the time of renewal. Your iTunes account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms and Conditions: https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.darkmedicalapps.com/privacy-policy

About

PEPID® for iPad

This app provides a comprehensive toxicology resource for identifying and managing emergencies, including a detailed antidote reference and toxicology-specific lab profiles. It also offers a complete drug interaction generator, making it an essential tool for medical professionals and students. Specialty suites are available for various medical fields.

Highlights
  • Toxicology emergency identification and management
  • Comprehensive antidote reference
  • Toxicology-specific lab profiles
  • Poisonous plant identification images
  • Drug interactions generator
  • Medical calculators
  • Drug database with 7,500 drugs
Features
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**PEPID Elements** PEPID Elements is our FREE toxicology resource and the key to our platinum specialty suites for the iPad. PEPID Elements covers: -- The identification and management of toxicology emergencies including drugs of abuse, inhaled gases, heavy metals and caustics, occupational poisoning, household and cleaning agents, pesticides, plants, mushrooms, seafood, pests, and medication overdoses. -- A comprehensive antidote reference with dosing indications, adverse reactions, prescribing and administration information. -- Toxicology-specific lab profiles including descriptions, ranges and interpretation. -- Poisonous plant identification images are part of the toxicology illustrations section. -- Our complete drug interactions generator component makes PEPID Elements essential for every doctor, nurse, and student. **PEPID Platinum** PEPID Elements is the key to PEPID Platinum Suites for the iPad. PEPID Platinum Suites are the most comprehensive medical resource on the market today. PEPID Platinum offers clinicians specialty products that focus on the way they practice medicine and incorporates medical information and tools such as medical calculators, drug interaction checker, a drug database that includes 7,500 drugs, and more than 800 illustrations. The new Platinum applications will also include PEPID’s symptom checker lab manuals, and an IV compatibility tool. Regular updates keep content current with the latest medical and clinical information, and alliances with more than a dozen leading healthcare associations, such as the American Academy of Emergency Medicine™ and the Family Physicians Inquires Network™, ensure that PEPID delivers the best clinical content available. There are practice-focused PEPID Platinum Suites available for: -- Physicians: emergency physicians, primary care and clinical rotations -- Professional Nurses: clinical nursing, critical care, oncology, and gerontological nursing -- Pharmacists -- Physicians-in-Training -- Student Nurses -- Emergency Medical TeamsDrug database, medical reference, nursing reference, medication, clinical reference, drug interactions

Screenshots

Bedside EM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PEPID® for iPad at 4.9 against Bedside EM's 4.2. PEPID® for iPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Bedside EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. PEPID® for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PEPID® for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 163 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bedside EM's written reviews are positive against 100% of PEPID® for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, PEPID® for iPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bedside EM versus PEPID® for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedside EMPEPID® for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (60 ratings)4.9 (163 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60163 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB35 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDark Medical Apps LLCPEPID, LLC

Customer experience

Bedside EM

All ratings60 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative12.8%

PEPID® for iPad

All ratings163 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bedside EM

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lost notes and bookmarks since update
  • Categories reorganized and hard to find
  • Temporarily lost access after rebranding
  • EKG illustrations covered by back task bar

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update privacy label
  • Add settings button to enlarge print
  • Add an 'update' option for newest information
  • Support French language
  • Add more categories
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  • Add a notes section
  • Add more info to toxicology
  • Improve content depth
  • Fix orientation quirk
  • Remove ad banner

PEPID® for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bedside EM

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$199.99
None

PEPID® for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bedside EM free?
Bedside EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PEPID® for iPad free?
PEPID® for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bedside EM or PEPID® for iPad?
PEPID® for iPad is rated higher. Bedside EM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while PEPID® for iPad averages 4.9 from 163 ratings.
Do Bedside EM or PEPID® for iPad have ads?
Neither Bedside EM nor PEPID® for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bedside EM or PEPID® for iPad?
Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, and PEPID® for iPad every 2 months. Most recently, Bedside EM was updated on October 14, 2026 and PEPID® for iPad on October 8, 2026.

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