Comparison

eMPendium vs MSD Manual Professional

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

Head to head
About

eMPendium

This modular medical application provides access to a comprehensive Polish drug reference, a digital handbook of internal diseases, and classifications for medical procedures and diseases. It also includes expert commentary, medical calculators, news, and clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive Polish Drug Reference
  • Digital Handbook of Internal Diseases
  • ICD-10 and ICD-9 Classifications
  • Expert Medical Commentary
  • Medical Calculators
  • Medical News and Guidelines
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Modular application containing: *Leki* - (Drug Module) - free; Comprehensive Polish Drug Reference, developed by the Medycyna Praktyczna editorial board. Updated daily! Reliable drug descriptions, prices, current availability on the Polish market and much more. The drug database contains: - over 7,000 drug descriptions - over 1,400 drug active components descriptions - over 10,000 drug items with prices The module content is restricted to registered users of Medycyna Praktyczna website (mp.pl). *Podręcznik* - (Handbook Module) - free; digital version of Choroby Wewnętrzne handbook edited by Andrzej Szczeklik and Piotr Gajewski. The module content is restricted to registered users of Medycyna Praktyczna website (mp.pl). Gabinet - (Health Center Module) - free; digital Polish editions of: - ICD-10 - International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. Tenth Revision. Vol. 1. and Vol. 3. Under permission of Fundacja Zdrowia Publicznego, Kraków, Poland, the Polish translation copyright holder - ICD-9 - International Statistical Classification of Medical Procedures (ICD-9 PL version 5.19) - eWUŚ - electronic verification of eligibility of beneficiaries. *Ekspert* - (Expert Module) - free; experts’ commentary on various topics from the Cardiology eMP3 website. *Kalkulatory* - (Medical Calculators) *Wiadomości* - (News Module) - free; selected articles from Medycyna Praktyczna webstie (mp.pl). * Algorithms * - mobile version of the "Guidelines for a doctor" useful in everyday practice

About

MSD Manual Professional

Access comprehensive medical information for healthcare professionals and students. This app provides detailed explanations of thousands of conditions, diagnostic options, and treatment strategies, updated regularly by medical experts. It includes photos, illustrations, and instructional videos for procedures and examinations.

Highlights
  • Thousands of medical topics
  • Photos and illustrations
  • Instructional videos
  • Quizzes for knowledge check
  • Medical news and commentary
  • Editorials by experts
Features
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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT DOWNLOAD *** Downloading this app is a 2-step process: the first step is a download of the app template, and the second step is a full download of app content. This can take 5 to 10 minutes. Please do not navigate away from the app until both steps have been completed. *** App Permissions Install Settings Note: • We do not collect or use any personal information. There are, however, some permissions necessary for the app to function properly. 1. Photos/Media/Files – This allows the app to store the medical content and multimedia for offline use without requiring the user to reload all the large content when the app updates. 2. Device and App History – This is used only to keep the app and content up to date. The amount of clinical information currently doubles every 18 months and the pace is only getting faster. Stay up-to-date with the MSD Manual Professional App. The MSD Manual Professional App provides health care practitioners and students with clear, practical explanations for thousands of conditions in all major medical and surgical specialties. It covers etiology, pathophysiology, and options for evaluation and treatment. The trusted MSD Manual Professional medical app offers: • Thousands of topics written and updated regularly by more than 350 academic physicians • Photos and Illustrations on thousands of disorders and diseases • “How to” Videos on numerous outpatient procedures and physical examinations. Concise instructional videos by medical experts on these key topics: - Casting and splinting techniques - Orthopedic examinations - Neurologic examinations - Obstetric procedures - Outpatient procedures (including IV lines, tubes, catheters, dislocation reductions and more) • Quizzes* check knowledge of medical disorders, symptoms, and treatments • Medical News and Commentary* covering the most current and important medical topics • Editorials* written by top medical experts *Internet access needed. About MSD Manuals Our mission is simple: We believe that health information is a universal right and that every person is entitled to accurate, accessible and usable medical information. We have a responsibility to protect, preserve and share the best current medical information to enable more informed decisions, enhance relationships between patients and professionals, and improve health care outcomes around the world. That’s why we are making the MSD Manuals available for free in digital form to professionals and patients around the world. No registration or subscription required, and no ads. NOND-1179303-0001 04/16 This mobile application is intended for Healthcare Professionals. For more information please read the End User License Agreement at https://www.msd.com/policy/terms-of-use/home.html. For more information about our privacy practices, please see our privacy commitment at http://www.msdprivacy.com. Adverse Event Reporting: In a country outside the United States, there may be specific procedures in place to address reports of adverse events. Please contact your local MSD office or local health authority for more information. For questions or help with the app, please contact msdmanualsinfo@msd.com

Screenshots

eMPendium4 screens
MSD Manual Professional4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MSD Manual Professional at 4.9 against eMPendium's 3.4. MSD Manual Professional also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MSD Manual Professional holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MSD Manual Professional has 174 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of eMPendium's written reviews are positive against 87% of MSD Manual Professional's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eMPendium ships an update every 3 months, MSD Manual Professional every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eMPendium versus MSD Manual Professional: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereMPendiumMSD Manual Professional
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.9 (174 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews87.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5174 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB193 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMEDYCYNA PRAKTYCZNA SP Z O OMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Customer experience

eMPendium

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%

MSD Manual Professional

All ratings171 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews278 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative6.5%

Bugs and requests

eMPendium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MSD Manual Professional

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Images and figures not showing in app
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Dark mode causes black screen display
  • Navigation back button returns to search results instead of article
  • Download interruption prevents app functionality
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  • Font rendering issues on Mac version
  • Slow performance on certain devices
  • Case studies not displaying properly
  • App resets when minimized
  • Keyboard functionality issues
  • Initialization process hangs indefinitely
  • Incompatibility with iPhone X

Requested features

15 requests
  • Russian language support (most requested)
  • Italian language version
  • French language translation
  • Spanish language option
  • German language support
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  • Vietnamese language addition
  • Portuguese language version
  • Dark mode improvement/fix
  • Annotation/highlighting feature
  • Larger quiz and case study database
  • eGFR calculator for CKD-EPI
  • Clinical algorithms for complex diagnoses
  • EPUB/MOBI format for e-readers
  • Better table display and navigation
  • Improved search and indexing

In-app purchases

None

eMPendium

No in-app purchases

None

MSD Manual Professional

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eMPendium free?
eMPendium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSD Manual Professional free?
MSD Manual Professional is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eMPendium or MSD Manual Professional?
MSD Manual Professional is rated higher. eMPendium averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MSD Manual Professional averages 4.9 from 174 ratings.
Do eMPendium or MSD Manual Professional have ads?
Neither eMPendium nor MSD Manual Professional shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eMPendium or MSD Manual Professional?
eMPendium ships an update every 3 months, and MSD Manual Professional every 4 months. Most recently, eMPendium was updated on October 24, 2026 and MSD Manual Professional on October 24, 2026.

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