Comparison

Bedside EM vs EMRA PressorDex

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

EMRA PressorDex

A comprehensive guide for critically ill patients, offering concise tools for selecting the right pressors, vasoactive drugs, and continuous infusions. Developed by emergency medicine physicians, it aids in choosing appropriate medications and dosages during high-pressure situations.

Highlights
  • Therapeutic guide for pressors
  • Vasoactive drug information
  • Continuous infusion protocols
  • Medication dosing regimens
  • Critically ill patient treatment
Features
Currently charting
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Newly revised and updated for 2015, PressorDex is a comprehensive therapeutic guide to the myriad of pressors, vasoactive drugs, continuous infusions, and other medications needed to treat the critically ill patient. Written by emergency medicine physicians for emergency medicine physicians, this indispensable app gives you concise tools for choosing the right medication and dosing regimen every time, even during the busiest of shifts.

Screenshots

Bedside EM4 screens
EMRA PressorDex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bedside EM at Free against EMRA PressorDex's $16.99. Bedside EM also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (85% vs 68%). EMRA PressorDex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On 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

Bedside EM is free to download; EMRA PressorDex costs $16.99 up front. Bedside EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. EMRA PressorDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bedside EM holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bedside EM's written reviews are positive against 68% of EMRA PressorDex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, EMRA PressorDex every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Bedside EM versus EMRA PressorDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedside EMEMRA PressorDex
PriceFree — better$16.99
Rating4.2 (61 ratings) — better2.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better68.4% of reviews
Number of ratings61 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.48.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB20 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 reviews87 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative12.6%

EMRA PressorDex

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral23.1%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative21.1%

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
Show 5 more
  • Add a notes section
  • Add more info to toxicology
  • Improve content depth
  • Fix orientation quirk
  • Remove ad banner

EMRA PressorDex

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

EMRA PressorDex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bedside EM free?
Bedside EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMRA PressorDex free?
EMRA PressorDex costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bedside EM or EMRA PressorDex?
Bedside EM is rated higher. Bedside EM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while EMRA PressorDex averages 2.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Bedside EM or EMRA PressorDex have ads?
Neither Bedside EM nor EMRA PressorDex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bedside EM or EMRA PressorDex?
Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, and EMRA PressorDex every 11 months. Most recently, Bedside EM was updated on October 22, 2026 and EMRA PressorDex on October 16, 2026.

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