Comparison

Bedside EM vs Lab Test Values

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
Currently charting
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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

Lab Test Values

This app offers general information on common laboratory tests, including normal ranges for blood and other body fluid analyses. It covers a wide array of lab disciplines like hematology, biochemistry, and microbiology, serving as an educational resource for students and technicians. It explicitly states it is not for diagnostic purposes.

Highlights
  • Commonly used lab test information
  • Normal ranges for various tests
  • Covers hematology, biochemistry, hormones, and more
  • Includes urinalysis and fecal tests
  • Information on body fluid and microbiology tests
Features
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For Educational purpose!!! This app is designed to provide general informations on the commonly using (BLOOD AND OTHER BODY FLUIDS) test in the laboratory. It includes the normal ranges of various test. It includes most of the aspects of the laboratory. Hematology, Biochemistry, Hormones,Enzymes, Iron Profile, Urinalysis, Fecal Tests, Body fluid Test, Microbiology test and other various tests. This is useful for the students as well as the laboratory technician who works in the laboratory. This should not be used as an aid for the diagnostic purpose. The reference range of a given tests varies among the region and the lab should establish their own reference range using data from their own equipments and methods. Hope this provides the comprehensive informations on the test usually performed in the laboratory. Medical Information Disclaimer Our App contains general medical information. The medical information is not advice and should not be treated as such. The medical information on our App is provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied. You must not rely on the information on our App as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice or discontinue medical treatment because of information on our App. Our App includes interactive features that allow users to communicate with us. You acknowledge that, because of the limited nature of communication through our App’s interactive features, any assistance you may receive using any such features is likely to be incomplete and may even be misleading. Any assistance you may receive using any our App’s interactive features does not constitute specific advice and accordingly should not be relied upon without further independent confirmation.

Screenshots

Bedside EM4 screens
Lab Test Values3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bedside EM at 85% against Lab Test Values's 14%. Bedside EM also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 42 months) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). Lab Test Values's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Bedside EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Lab Test Values asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lab Test Values holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lab Test Values has 318 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Bedside EM's written reviews are positive against 14% of Lab Test Values's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, Lab Test Values every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Bedside EM versus Lab Test Values: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedside EMLab Test Values
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (60 ratings)4.5 (318 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings60318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.416.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB9 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDark Medical Apps LLCAhmad Nakore

Customer experience

Bedside EM

All ratings60 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative12.5%

Lab Test Values

All ratings318 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

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

Lab Test Values

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

Lab Test Values

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bedside EM free?
Bedside EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lab Test Values free?
Lab Test Values is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bedside EM or Lab Test Values?
Lab Test Values is rated higher. Bedside EM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Lab Test Values averages 4.5 from 318 ratings.
Do Bedside EM or Lab Test Values have ads?
Neither Bedside EM nor Lab Test Values shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bedside EM or Lab Test Values?
Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, and Lab Test Values every 42 months. Most recently, Bedside EM was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lab Test Values on August 17, 2026.

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