Comparison

Bedside EM vs HIV PEP Pro

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

HIV PEP Pro

Features
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HIV PEP Pro is a clinical decision-support application designed to assist healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The app follows a structured, step-by-step workflow aligned with current CDC recommendations for evaluating exposure risk, timing (72 hours), source HIV status, and patient-specific clinical factors. Key Features: • CDC guideline–based HIV PEP eligibility assessment • Time-dependent risk evaluation consistent with CDC exposure windows • Exposure-specific risk stratification following CDC definitions • Integrated CDC-aligned recommendations for: – HIV PEP – Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prophylaxis – Hepatitis B post-exposure management – Emergency contraception (when applicable) • Clear clinical summaries for point-of-care use • PDF export suitable for medical documentation • Designed for Emergency Medicine, Occupational Health, and Acute Care settings Intended Use: HIV PEP Pro is intended for use by licensed healthcare professionals only as a clinical decision-support tool based on CDC guidelines. It does not replace clinical judgment, institutional protocols, or specialist consultation. Disclaimer: This application provides guideline-based decision support and does not provide a medical diagnosis or treatment. Final clinical decisions must be made by the treating clinician in accordance with local policies and the latest CDC guidance.

Screenshots

Bedside EM4 screens
HIV PEP Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bedside EM at Free against HIV PEP Pro's $1.99. Bedside EM also leads on iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). HIV PEP Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). 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; HIV PEP Pro costs $1.99 up front. Bedside EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. HIV PEP Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, HIV PEP Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bedside EM versus HIV PEP Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBedside EMHIV PEP Pro
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.2 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDark Medical Apps LLCMohammed Rashid

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

HIV PEP Pro

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

HIV PEP Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bedside EM free?
Bedside EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIV PEP Pro free?
HIV PEP Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bedside EM or HIV PEP Pro have ads?
Neither Bedside EM nor HIV PEP Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bedside EM or HIV PEP Pro?
Bedside EM ships an update every 5 months, and HIV PEP Pro weekly. Most recently, Bedside EM was updated on October 24, 2026 and HIV PEP Pro on October 4, 2026.

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