TOXBASE vs iResus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TOXBASE
This clinical toxicology database offers healthcare professionals comprehensive advice on poisoning features and management. It provides detailed information on various toxins and clear, evidence-based treatment guidance. The app is designed for quick reference and can be used offline.
- Detailed poisons information
- Traffic light triaging system
- Point-by-point treatment advice
- Evidence-based and peer-reviewed
- Offline database access
- 24/7 updated information
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TOXBASE® is the clinical toxicology database of the UK National Poisons Information Service, providing advice on the features and management of poisoning. Monographs are designed to be used by healthcare professionals involved in the management of poisoned patients. TOXBASE is freely available for users who are able to register using an NHS, MOD, ac.uk or UKHSA domain email address. If your domain is not accepted contact mail@toxbase.org for assistance and information. Key application features * detailed poisons information on industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, household products, plants and animal toxins * easy to follow traffic light system for triaging poisoned patients * point by point treatment advice which is clear and concise, evidence-based, peer-reviewed and updated 24/7 * no internet connection is required to search the database (although internet connection may be required to access all information on some entries) How the app works After download, users complete a registration form and receive an email containing a verification link. Once verified users will be able to use their login for the TOXBASE app and also for TOXBASE online at www.toxbase.org Account renewal is required annually. Disclaimer The information on the TOXBASE App is designed for healthcare professionals and requires expert clinical interpretation. Users are strongly advised to always discuss cases with their local experts in poisons management and should not solely rely on the App to make medical decisions. Users are required to accept our End User License Agreement before using the app. All material on TOXBASE is subject to UK Crown copyright protection.
iResus
Access the latest adult, pediatric, newborn resuscitation, and anaphylaxis algorithms offline. This free tool is compliant with Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines 2021 and available on multiple devices.
- Offline algorithm access
- Adult resuscitation guidelines
- Pediatric resuscitation guidelines
- Newborn resuscitation guidelines
- Anaphylaxis algorithms
- Compliant with UK guidelines
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iResus is a free support tool that has been developed by Resuscitation Council UK and Cranworth Medical Ltd. iResus enables the user to access the latest Adult, Paediatric, Newborn resuscitation and anaphylaxis algorithms without the need for an internet connection and is available on a variety of devices. iResus is compliant with the Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines 2021.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iResus at 5.0 against TOXBASE's 1.0. iResus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (50% vs 21%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TOXBASE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iResus asks for nothing beyond the download.
iResus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of TOXBASE's written reviews are positive against 50% of iResus's.
TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, iResus every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TOXBASE | iResus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 413 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NHS Lothian | RESUSCITATION COUNCIL (U.K.) TRADING LTD |
Customer experience
TOXBASE
iResus
In-app purchases
TOXBASE
- 1 year subscription$6.99
iResus
No in-app purchases
