# palmEM AI vs STAT EM

The clearest difference is rating: STAT EM at 5.0 against palmEM AI's 4.2. STAT EM also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). palmEM AI's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. palmEM AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and STAT EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

STAT EM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: palmEM AI has 72 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of palmEM AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of STAT EM's.

palmEM AI ships an update every 3 weeks, STAT EM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | palmEM AI | STAT EM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palmem-ai-em-quick-reference/id481034047/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | #149 |
| Size | 139 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [palmER Worldwide LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/481034130) | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) |

## What reviewers say

### palmEM AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palmem-ai-em-quick-reference/id481034047)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This AI-powered emergency medicine guide provides rapid, evidence-based clinical decision support for medical professionals. It offers tailored guidance for specific patient scenarios and a comprehensive knowledge base, accessible offline.

**Highlights:** AI clinical decision support, Plain language medical queries, Evidence-based workups and management, Offline core content access, Medication quick reference, Procedure step-by-step guidance, Clinical decision rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription \| Unlimited AI | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription \| Unlimited AI | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient reference tool for ED scenarios
- 👍 Easy-to-navigate interface with logical organization
- 📚 Comprehensive content covering emergency medicine topics
- 🎯 Concise, clinically-relevant information without unnecessary fluff
- 💊 Useful features like Broselow tape and drug dosages

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Outdated protocols (ACLS, PALS)
- 🐛 Subscription model confusion and access issues
- 📱 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🔄 Lack of regular updates over extended periods
- ❌ Note-taking feature removed or non-functional

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on latest iOS updates
- Subscription verification fails for previous owners
- Access denied despite full subscription status
- App does not load on iPad
- Note section disappeared after update

**Requested features**

- Add toxidromes section
- Photo support in note-taking function
- Swipe-back gesture for faster navigation
- Procedure images or video links
- Dark mode option


### STAT EM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This medical app provides medication calculations for patients from neonates to adults, featuring updated evidence-based algorithms and emergency medication dosing. It includes pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, neonatal resuscitation management, and an augmented reality feature for weight estimation. Future updates will allow users to save favorite content.

**Highlights:** Medication calculations (neonates to adults), Pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, Updated evidence-based algorithms, Neonatal resuscitation management, Adult emergency medication calculations, AR weight estimation feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAT EM Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| STAT EM Annual | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is palmEM AI free?

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

### Is STAT EM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, palmEM AI or STAT EM?

STAT EM is rated higher. palmEM AI averages 4.2 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while STAT EM averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do palmEM AI or STAT EM have ads?

Neither palmEM AI nor STAT EM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, palmEM AI or STAT EM?

palmEM AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and STAT EM every 3 months. Most recently, palmEM AI was updated on September 21, 2026 and STAT EM on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, palmEM AI or STAT EM?

palmEM AI currently peaks at #133 in the App Store charts, and STAT EM at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*