Comparison

Hematox vs HemeOncBuddy

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

HemeOncBuddy

This app provides quick access to practice-changing clinical trials in Hematology and Oncology. It offers simplified summaries of trial background, inclusion/exclusion criteria, primary endpoints, and outcomes for easy reference.

Highlights
  • Practice-changing clinical trial summaries
  • Hematology and Oncology focus
  • Simplified trial information
  • Inclusion and exclusion criteria
  • Primary endpoints and outcomes
  • Quick reference tool
Features
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HemeOncBuddy is a free study hub built for hematology and oncology fellows and trainees - everything you need to keep up with the literature and prep for boards, in one fast, searchable app. WHAT'S INSIDE - 1,500+ pivotal clinical-trial summaries, each in the same structure (background, inclusion criteria, arms, primary/secondary endpoints, median follow-up, key results, notable toxicities) so you can scan them quickly. - A Question Bank with board-style questions, tutor and timed modes, explanations, and progress tracking. - ~2,000 active-recall flashcards across oncology, malignant and benign heme, and pharmacology — plus visual staging decks. - 120+ concise disease-site board-prep notes. - A conference & abstract-deadline tracker so you never miss a submission window. MADE FOR STUDYING - Full dark mode and adjustable text size. - Optional free account (Sign in with Apple, Google, or email) to sync your saved trials, Qbank progress, and notes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. - No ads. No paywall. No login required to browse. HemeOncBuddy is an educational study aid only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, clinical judgment, or current guidelines, and must not be used to diagnose or treat patients. Always verify against primary literature and current guidelines.

Screenshots

Hematox4 screens
HemeOncBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HemeOncBuddy at Free against Hematox's $3.99. Hematox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

HemeOncBuddy is free to download; Hematox costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hematox ships an update every 3 months, HemeOncBuddy every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hematox versus HemeOncBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHematoxHemeOncBuddy
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPierre ChailletVeli Bakalov

In-app purchases

None

Hematox

No in-app purchases

None

HemeOncBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hematox free?
Hematox costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HemeOncBuddy free?
HemeOncBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hematox or HemeOncBuddy have ads?
Neither Hematox nor HemeOncBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hematox or HemeOncBuddy?
Hematox ships an update every 3 months, and HemeOncBuddy every 24 months. Most recently, Hematox was updated on September 22, 2026 and HemeOncBuddy on August 5, 2026.

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