Comparison

Bedside EM vs MobilEM

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

MobilEM

Provides fast, evidence-based clinical guidance for emergency medicine professionals. Access updated recommendations on a wide range of topics, including antibiotics, toxicology, and critical care. Offers free content, individual purchases, and an all-access subscription.

Highlights
  • Evidence-based recommendations
  • Antibiotic and toxicology guidance
  • EKG and orthopedic injury protocols
  • Airway and pediatric emergency management
  • Critical care medication information
  • Fast navigation and universal search
  • Bookmarking and note-taking
Features
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One of our greatest privileges at EMRA is offering resources that can help make every clinical shift easier, through evidence-based guidance in your pocket. Get updated recommendations for antibiotics, toxicology, EKGs, orthopedic injuries, airway management, pediatric emergencies, splinting, critical care medications, and more. Enjoy free content, purchase our resources a la carte, or subscribe to our all-access pass (best value!) to take full advantage of these key features: • Fast, easy navigation • Powerful universal search • Bookmarking • Note-taking fields • Continual updates that require no action on your part We hope you find MobilEM to be useful; check back often, as we will be adding new content on a regular basis. Please note: EMRA is committed to your privacy. See our policy at https://www.emra.org/about-emra/privacy-policy/. Terms of Use: This and all other digital reference content, including all content offered under subscription is intended for a single user on devices belonging to that user. Use of this app running on a common device shared by an organization is disallowed. For further information on terms of use and EULA please see: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is intended for the US healthcare market.

Screenshots

Bedside EM4 screens
MobilEM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bedside EM at 4.2 against MobilEM's 3.6. Bedside EM also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 45%). MobilEM's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and MobilEM sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bedside EM holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bedside EM's written reviews are positive against 45% of MobilEM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, MobilEM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Bedside EM versus MobilEM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedside EMMobilEM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (60 ratings) — better3.6 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better39
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB205 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDark Medical Apps LLCEmergency Medicine Residents' Association

Customer experience

Bedside EM

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

MobilEM

All ratings39 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative28.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative40.0%

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

MobilEM

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
12 purchases

MobilEM

Subscriptions12
  • Ventilator Mgmt. Subscription$1.991 Year
  • Pediatric Qwic$1.991 Year
  • MobilEm Airway Management$4.991 Year
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  • Trauma Guide$4.991 Year
  • Antibiotic Guide Subscription$9.991 Year
  • MobilEm Ortho Guide$9.991 Year
  • MobilEM Tox Guide$9.991 Year
  • PressorDex$9.991 Year
  • EKG Guide Subscription$9.991 Year
  • Pain Management$9.991 Year
  • PEM Fundamentals Subscription$9.991 Year
  • MobilEm All Access Pass1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bedside EM free?
Bedside EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MobilEM free?
MobilEM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bedside EM or MobilEM?
Bedside EM is rated higher. Bedside EM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while MobilEM averages 3.6 from 39 ratings.
Do Bedside EM or MobilEM have ads?
Neither Bedside EM nor MobilEM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bedside EM or MobilEM?
Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, and MobilEM every 2 months. Most recently, Bedside EM was updated on October 10, 2026 and MobilEM on October 11, 2026.

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