Comparison

TOXBASE vs Glasgow Coma Scale

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

Glasgow Coma Scale

This medical tool helps evaluate a patient's consciousness level in emergencies. It calculates the Glasgow Coma Scale score based on eye, verbal, and motor responses, aiding in the assessment of traumatic head injury severity.

Highlights
  • Calculate GCS score
  • Standard and pediatric GCS options
  • Interpret head injury severity
  • Emergency medical use
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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"Glasgow Coma Scale: GCS Score, Consciousness Level" is a simple and handy application to evaluate the patient's level of consciousness in an emergency setting. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS score) is also used widely to assess the severity of a traumatic head injury. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS score) is composed of three tests, namely eye, verbal, and motor response. The highest possible GCS score is 15 (E4V5M6), while the lowest is 3 (E1V1M1). Why should you choose "Glasgow Coma Scale: GCS Score, Consciousness Level"? - Simple and very easy to use. - Simply choose between standard GCS score or pediatric GCS score feature. - Interpretation of the GCS score (traumatic head injury severity). - Useful for the health professional in an emergency setting. - It is totally free. Download now! "Glasgow Coma Scale: GCS Score, Consciousness Level" allows user to choose between standard GCS score or pediatric GCS score. There are slight differences between standard and pediatric GCS, especially on the verbal component. After that, the user needs to choose between several options for the best eye, verbal, and motor response. "Glasgow Coma Scale: GCS Score, Consciousness Level" will then show the result and conclusion of the possible traumatic head injury severity. There are three conclusions, namely minor, moderate, and severe head injury. Disclaimer: all calculations must be re-checked and should not be used alone to guide patient care, nor should they substitute for clinical judgment. Calculations in this "Glasgow Coma Scale: GCS Score, Consciousness Level" app might be different with your local practice. Consult to expert doctor whenever necessary.

Screenshots

TOXBASE4 screens
Glasgow Coma Scale3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glasgow Coma Scale at none against TOXBASE's 1. Glasgow Coma Scale also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). TOXBASE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price 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. Glasgow Coma Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, Glasgow Coma Scale monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TOXBASE versus Glasgow Coma Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOXBASEGlasgow Coma Scale
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size413 MB36 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNHS LothianPutu Angga Risky Raharja

Customer experience

TOXBASE

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

Glasgow Coma Scale

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TOXBASE

One-time1
  • 1 year subscription$6.99
None

Glasgow Coma Scale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOXBASE free?
TOXBASE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glasgow Coma Scale free?
Glasgow Coma Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOXBASE or Glasgow Coma Scale have ads?
Glasgow Coma Scale shows ads; TOXBASE does not.
Which is updated more often, TOXBASE or Glasgow Coma Scale?
TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, and Glasgow Coma Scale monthly. Most recently, TOXBASE was updated on October 12, 2026 and Glasgow Coma Scale on October 4, 2026.

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