# Pathophysiology Review vs STAT EM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: STAT EM at 100% against Pathophysiology Review's 25%. STAT EM also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.3). Pathophysiology Review's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#50 vs #179). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

STAT EM is free to download; Pathophysiology Review costs $7.99 up front. STAT EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pathophysiology Review asks for nothing beyond the download.

STAT EM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pathophysiology Review's written reviews are positive against 100% of STAT EM's.

Pathophysiology Review ships an update every 34 months, STAT EM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pathophysiology Review | STAT EM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathophysiology-review/id500762305/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | #179 |
| Size | 51 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Limmer Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/387423724) | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) |

## What reviewers say

### Pathophysiology Review

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathophysiology-review/id500762305)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive review of pathophysiology for allied health students and those preparing for specific exams. It includes flashcards, topical questions, and simulated exams to deepen understanding of disease processes.

**Highlights:** 650 review items, Detailed rationale answers, 350 study cards, 200 topical review questions, Two 50-question simulated exams, 10 body system topics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### STAT EM

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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 Pathophysiology Review free?

Pathophysiology Review costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STAT EM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pathophysiology Review or STAT EM?

STAT EM is rated higher. Pathophysiology Review averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while STAT EM averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Pathophysiology Review or STAT EM have ads?

Neither Pathophysiology Review nor STAT EM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pathophysiology Review or STAT EM?

Pathophysiology Review ships an update every 34 months, and STAT EM every 3 months. Most recently, Pathophysiology Review was updated on September 28, 2026 and STAT EM on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pathophysiology Review or STAT EM?

Pathophysiology Review currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and STAT EM at #179. 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.*