Comparison

TOXBASE vs MedTales

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

MedTales

A safe and anonymous social media platform for the healthcare community, connecting professionals, patients, and their loved ones. Share experiences, discuss concerns, and pursue health and happiness.

Highlights
  • Anonymous environment
  • Connect healthcare professionals
  • Connect patients and family
  • Share good news
  • Discuss concerns
  • Focus on health and happiness
Features
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MedTales is a platform for everyone, it is an ethical social media outlet for all stakeholders in the healthcare community. Those stakeholders include healthcare professionals & staff, patients, friends & family. MedTales enables everyone to have a voice, to share their good news and discuss their concerns in a safe, anonymous environment. MedTales wants to ensure that there is a platform in which people can pursue Health and Happiness at every level. If you have a body, MedTales is of interest to you.

Screenshots

TOXBASE4 screens
MedTales4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MedTales at 100% against TOXBASE's 21%. MedTales also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. TOXBASE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MedTales asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MedTales holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MedTales has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of TOXBASE's written reviews are positive against 100% of MedTales's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, MedTales every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TOXBASE versus MedTales: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOXBASEMedTales
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size413 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNHS LothianMedtales Media Corp.

Customer experience

TOXBASE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative76.9%

MedTales

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TOXBASE

One-time1
  • 1 year subscription$6.99
None

MedTales

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOXBASE free?
TOXBASE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MedTales free?
MedTales is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TOXBASE or MedTales?
MedTales is rated higher. TOXBASE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MedTales averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do TOXBASE or MedTales have ads?
Neither TOXBASE nor MedTales shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOXBASE or MedTales?
TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, and MedTales every 3 weeks. Most recently, TOXBASE was updated on November 1, 2026 and MedTales on October 26, 2026.

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