# STAT!Ref vs AudioDigest

The clearest difference is rating: AudioDigest at 4.7 against STAT!Ref's 2.8. AudioDigest also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 5). STAT!Ref's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (36% vs 19%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AudioDigest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. STAT!Ref asks for nothing beyond the download.

AudioDigest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioDigest has 2.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of STAT!Ref's written reviews are positive against 19% of AudioDigest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

STAT!Ref ships an update every 3 months, AudioDigest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STAT!Ref | AudioDigest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statref/id474559171/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiodigest/id932493752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teton Data Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/474559174) | [LDI BCM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812944935) |

## What reviewers say

### STAT!Ref

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/statref/id474559171)

Access a vast library of evidence-based medical resources on your mobile device. Search across hundreds of titles, bookmark key information, and define medical terms instantly. Features text-to-speech and news alerts for the latest healthcare updates.

**Highlights:** Cross-searchable medical resources, Bookmark specific paragraphs, Instant medical term definitions, Text-to-Speech functionality, Evidence Alerts and news feeds, Customizable content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AudioDigest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiodigest/id932493752)

Access high-quality audio continuing medical education content designed for physicians. Earn CME/MOC credits directly within the app, track your progress, and stay updated on the latest clinical advancements. Features enhanced content discovery and efficient navigation.

**Highlights:** Access digital CME content, Earn CME/MOC credits, Downloadable transcripts, Credit tracker dashboard, Content filtering and sorting, Discover new content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lecture Valid for 0.25 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lecture Valid for 0.5 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lecture Valid for 0.75 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lecture Valid for 0 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lecture Valid for 1 Credit | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lecture Valid for 1.25 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lecture Valid for 1.5 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lecture Valid for 1.75 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lecture Valid for 2 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| Board-Review Credit Lecture | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent content and lectures
- ⏱️ Convenient way to earn CME credits
- 🔍 Diverse range of topics covered

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 🕰️ Outdated content and lectures
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation functionality
- 🔌 Unreliable performance and connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Inability to complete pre and post-tests
- Lectures not loading or playing correctly
- Syncing issues between devices
- CME credits not properly tracked or awarded

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Redesign user interface for better usability
- Provide more up-to-date and relevant content
- Enhance search and browsing capabilities
- Optimize app performance for seamless experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STAT!Ref free?

STAT!Ref is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AudioDigest free?

AudioDigest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, STAT!Ref or AudioDigest?

AudioDigest is rated higher. STAT!Ref averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AudioDigest averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do STAT!Ref or AudioDigest have ads?

Neither STAT!Ref nor AudioDigest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STAT!Ref or AudioDigest?

STAT!Ref ships an update every 3 months, and AudioDigest every 2 months. Most recently, STAT!Ref was updated on June 8, 2026 and AudioDigest on September 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*