Comparison

TOXBASE vs Accurx

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
Read full description

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

Accurx

This app helps healthcare professionals share hospital information efficiently. It offers features like a hospital directory, AI-powered transcription for patient interactions, secure patient messaging, and direct GP messaging to save time.

Highlights
  • Hospital directory
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Secure patient messaging
  • Direct GP messaging
  • On-the-go inbox access
Features
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Accurx Switch is now Accurx. The app used by over 120,000 healthcare professionals a month has been upgraded to include a bunch of new time-saving features to help give you time back every day. Features included in the app are: - Hospital directory: get quick contact details for everyone in your trust without needing to go to a switchboard - Accurx Scribe: save time by skipping the typing with this AI powered Scribe that transcribes to all of your patient interactions, instantly generates structured notes from the interaction and can generate your letters and other onward documents in seconds. All of this is saved, ready to review from your computer. - Message patients: message patients securely in the app - Message GP: Get faster responses from your patient’s GP with direct messaging that is quicker than call or email - Inbox: View your Accumail inbox on-the-go

Screenshots

TOXBASE4 screens
Accurx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Accurx at 4.8 against TOXBASE's 1.0. Accurx also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (54% vs 21%). 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. Accurx asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Accurx holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Accurx has 322 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 54% of Accurx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, Accurx every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TOXBASE versus Accurx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOXBASEAccurx
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (322 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews54.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1322 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size413 MB49 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNHS LothianAccurx Limited

Customer experience

TOXBASE

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

Accurx

All ratings322 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative39.7%

Bugs and requests

TOXBASE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Accurx

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • Constantly asking to confirm role/login
  • Secure code never arrives
  • Repeatedly logs you out
  • Keeps signing me out
  • Text code authentication not received
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  • Accurx keeps logging me out
  • Doesn't let me download hospital directory
  • Can't even get into the app
  • Multiple password resets & MS authentication issues
  • On a authentication loop
  • Continuously attempts to verify mobile number
  • Security causes delays
  • Not working suddenly
  • App not working on new iPhone
  • Can't sign in/register
  • Dialed number calls wrong number
  • No verification code sent to email
  • Keeps losing user ID
  • Email password prompt does not send
  • Refuses to allow new entry setup
  • Can't get access after changing phone
  • No support received
  • Update stopped phone calls from within app
  • Call out feature no longer works
  • Formatting in FAQs gone
  • More clicks to each section
  • Not available offline anymore
  • Keeps logging me out
  • Requires internet connection to log back in
  • Confirmation emails don’t send
  • Search by phone number broken

Requested features

6 requests
  • Split into two apps (directory vs. other features)
  • Create for all hospitals
  • Optimized for iPhone X
  • Fix search by phone number
  • Unify interchangeable titles (SPR & reg/registrar)
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  • Make searching easier

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TOXBASE

One-time1
  • 1 year subscription$6.99
None

Accurx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOXBASE free?
TOXBASE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Accurx free?
Accurx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TOXBASE or Accurx?
Accurx is rated higher. TOXBASE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Accurx averages 4.8 from 322 ratings.
Do TOXBASE or Accurx have ads?
Neither TOXBASE nor Accurx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOXBASE or Accurx?
TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, and Accurx every 2 weeks. Most recently, TOXBASE was updated on September 21, 2026 and Accurx on September 22, 2026.

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