TOXBASE vs MedAll
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.
MedAll
This app provides healthcare professionals with accessible resources, including live courses, on-demand training, clinical calculators, and guidelines. It features exam revision question banks for various medical exams and a community forum for peer-to-peer support and discussions.
- Live training courses and CPD/CME sessions
- On-demand training from world-leading organizations
- Clinical calculators and departmental guidelines
- Exam revision question banks
- Peer-to-peer support via Q&A and discussion threads
- Daily teaching sessions
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MedAll makes healthcare resources more accessible for every healthcare professional. Access live courses, conferences and on-demand training from world-leading organizations. Access clinical calculators, departmental and national guidelines and resources: all in one place. Our free exam revision question banks cover USMLE, Board Exams, MRCP, MRCGP, MSRA, MRCEM and more. MedAll is a vibrant community of healthcare experts, offering peer-to-peer support through interactive Q&A and specialty discussion threads. Features: - Live training courses and accredited CPD/CME sessions. - Build an app for your department guidelines, induction and resources. - Daily teaching sessions. - Peer-to-peer support via Q&A and discussion threads. - Clinical calculators. - Exam revision question banks. Join our growing community of healthcare professionals to transform how you learn, collaborate and excel in medicine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MedAll at 100% against TOXBASE's 21%. MedAll also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). 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
Both are free to download. TOXBASE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MedAll asks for nothing beyond the download.
TOXBASE ships an update every 6 months, MedAll every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TOXBASE | MedAll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 413 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NHS Lothian | Medicinall Ltd |
Customer experience
TOXBASE
MedAll
In-app purchases
TOXBASE
- 1 year subscription$6.99
MedAll
No in-app purchases








