TOXBASE vs iCPG
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.
iCPG
Access the UK ambulance clinical practice guidelines offline after subscribing. Features real-time updates, bookmarking, and dosage filtering by age and condition. Includes sections on general guidance, resuscitation, medical, trauma, and more.
- Offline access to JRCALC guidelines
- Real-time guidance updates
- Bookmark important guidelines
- Filter drug dosages by age/condition
- Quick look view of algorithms/diagrams
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The JRCALC guidelines are the established standard of practice for prehospital clinicians and available on the iCPG app. You can Sign Up and register your details on the app. Once you have logged into the app you will be prompted for payment information. iCPG is available for £2.99 per month or £29.99 per year as an auto-renewing subscription - see below for more subscription information. You need to have a data connection to subscribe and pay for iCPG. Once you have completed the subscription process and download the app, it will function offline. Please note that iCPG offers real time updates as guidance changes. You need to be online to download these updates. Features include: • Based on the approved JRCALC and AACE guidance • Updates published in real time as new guidance is issued • Bookmark important guidelines and drugs • Functionality to filter drug dosages by age, condition and administration route • A quick look view which highlights the most important algorithms, diagrams and tables Section 1 – General Guidance Section 2 – Resuscitation Section 3 – Medical Section 4 – Trauma, including new guidance on the management of fistula bleed Section 5 – Maternity Care Section 6 – Special Situations Section 7 – Medicines In-app subscription information • iCPG: the JRCALC Guidelines are available via an auto-renewing subscription • There are 2 lengths of subscription: £2.99 per month or £29.99 per year • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the 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 FAQs https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/faqs/ Privacy Policy https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/terms-of-use/jrcalc-apps-terms-conditions/ Terms and Conditions https://www.classprofessional.co.uk/terms-of-use/jrcalc-apps-terms-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: TOXBASE at free against iCPG's subscription. iCPG's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 21%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and iCPG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, iCPG every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | TOXBASE | iCPG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 413 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NHS Lothian | Class Publishing Ltd |
Customer experience
TOXBASE
iCPG
In-app purchases
TOXBASE
- 1 year subscription$6.99
iCPG
- iCPG Subscription$2.991 Month
- iCPG Subscription$30.991 Year









