Comparison

Hematox vs Mensa Guide

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

Head to head
About

Hematox

Features
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Hematox®, a bibliographical databank based on drug-induced blood disorders, was created in 1983 by Michel BIOUR (MD, PhD), and monthly updated in accordance with other bibliographical databases to the analysis of the references cited in the articles. All the published cases for selection and classification were re-evaluated in accordance with criterions usually validated in hematology. 1069 drugs are registered with 15126 corresponding and available references. Anticancer drugs and immunomodulators, well known for their intrinsic hematotoxicity, are not indexed in Hematox.

About

Mensa Guide

This medical reference app provides rapid access to antimicrobial therapy information. It features interactive navigation, advanced search capabilities, and built-in clinical calculators. Content is continuously updated with the latest resistance patterns and treatment guidelines.

Highlights
  • Interactive word navigation
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Pathogen exploration
  • Clinical calculators
  • Continuously updated content
  • Inline notes and references
Features
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Mensa Guide is a comprehensive antimicrobial reference designed to support optimal therapeutic decision-making in infectious diseases. Content is structured for rapid access to key information, while allowing seamless exploration of additional details through inline notes. • Tap on any word in the text to navigate to another entry, check abbreviations, view explanatory notes, open clinical calculators, or access bibliographic references. • Search directly from almost all screens using clinically relevant criteria, or use full-text search for more specific queries. • Filter and explore more than 800 pathogens according to microbiological and clinical characteristics. • Use built-in calculators to estimate serum antibiotic concentrations, glomerular filtration rate, and many more additional clinical parameters and validated scores. • Rely on continuously updated content, regularly reviewed to reflect evolving resistance patterns, emerging pathogens and antimicrobials, epidemiological trends, and new evidence or treatment guidelines published in leading medical journals. Note: use of the Mensa Guide requires an annual subscription of $19.99 or a monthly subscription of $1.99 (price may vary by region), with a 30-day free trial period. A subscription allows the use of the Mensa Guide on macOS, iPhone and iPad platforms. -- About auto-renewing subscriptions: – An in-app subscription is one month for $1.99 or one year for $19.99. – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for $1.99 or $19.99. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms & Conditions: http://www.garmenmed.com/terms.html -- Disclaimer: This app is not intended for the general public but for health care professionals. Although we make every effort to ensure that the data is accurate, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions that the app may contain. The application of the information provided in a particular situation remains the sole responsibility of the health care professional. -- We would love to hear your suggestions, recommendations or corrections. Contact us at mensaguide@garmenmed.com

Screenshots

Hematox4 screens
Mensa Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mensa Guide at Free against Hematox's $3.99. Mensa Guide also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Hematox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Mensa Guide is free to download; Hematox costs $3.99 up front. Mensa Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hematox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hematox ships an update every 3 months, Mensa Guide weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Hematox versus Mensa Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHematoxMensa Guide
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews—72.2% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPierre ChailletGARMENMED, SCP

In-app purchases

None

Hematox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mensa Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Hematox free?
Hematox costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mensa Guide free?
Mensa Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hematox or Mensa Guide have ads?
Neither Hematox nor Mensa Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hematox or Mensa Guide?
Hematox ships an update every 3 months, and Mensa Guide weekly. Most recently, Hematox was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mensa Guide on November 6, 2026.

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