# TOXBASE vs Plumb's | Standards

The clearest difference is rating: Plumb's | Standards at 4.9 against TOXBASE's 1.0. Plumb's | Standards also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 21%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOXBASE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plumb's | Standards asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plumb's | Standards holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plumb's | Standards has 3.3K 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 57% of Plumb's | Standards's.

TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, Plumb's | Standards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOXBASE | Plumb's | Standards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toxbase/id519248940/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumbs-standards/id1556729700/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 413 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NHS Lothian](https://appshunter.io/developer/417219250) | [Brief Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018418856) |

## What reviewers say

### TOXBASE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toxbase/id519248940)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year subscription | $6.99 | one-time |


### Plumb's | Standards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumbs-standards/id1556729700)

This app provides trusted veterinary clinical decision support, integrating comprehensive drug information and treatment guidance. It offers tools for diagnosis, treatment, and client education, designed for veterinary professionals.

**Highlights:** Veterinary drug and dosing information, Drug interaction checker, Conversion calculator, Diagnosis and treatment monographs, Management algorithms, Differential diagnosis lists, Client education handouts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super helpful
- 👍 Excellent resource
- 👍 Very helpful and easy to use
- 👍 Worth the price
- 👍 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Signing in issues
- 🐛 Impossible to get an answer from Support
- 💰 Disappointed - Careful before purchasing!
- 🐛 No calculator
- 🐛 Imposible to renew

**Reported bugs**

- Signing in issues
- Crashing
- Login/password reset problems
- Compatibility issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add calculator function
- Improve renewal/subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOXBASE free?

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

### Is Plumb's | Standards free?

Plumb's | Standards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TOXBASE or Plumb's | Standards?

Plumb's | Standards is rated higher. TOXBASE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Plumb's | Standards averages 4.9 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do TOXBASE or Plumb's | Standards have ads?

Neither TOXBASE nor Plumb's | Standards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOXBASE or Plumb's | Standards?

TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, and Plumb's | Standards every 3 weeks. Most recently, TOXBASE was updated on September 21, 2026 and Plumb's | Standards on September 22, 2026.

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