Comparison

Convert Drugs Pro vs CRSA

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

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About

Convert Drugs Pro

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Find equivalent medications (same active ingredient) for your favorite drugs in 200+ countries using our exclusive in-app (no Internet needed) database of half a million products. So you are in a business trip to China and suddenly need one of your usual medications. How are you going to find it there? With Convert Drugs, in a few seconds and without Internet connection, you'll see a list of equivalent drug names and you can even show the local name full screen to the local pharmacist or doctor. New: "Wikipedia" button in the result view, showing Wikipedia information about this molecule (if it exists). Note: this feature requires an Internet connection. ============================================= WHAT IS CONVERT DRUGS? ============================================= Convert Drugs is a fast and easy to use application designed for travelers. It will provide the equivalent prescription or other the counter medications (commercial product names) in most countries in the world. ============================================= ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY UPDATED DATABASE ============================================= The Convert Drugs' database has been compiled by a professional pharmacist and frequent updates (through app updates) will ensure you to always have the most complete list of medications in your pocket. Each update is carefully double checked before release. ============================================= EXTENSIVE DATABASE ============================================= The Convert Drugs' database covers almost 1 million drug names and more than 8000 molecules (generic names) in more than 200 countries. ============================================= NO INTERNET NEEDED ============================================= The database is stored with the application in your iPhone. This means that Convert Drugs will provide you with fast and accurate results even without any Internet connection (such as when you are traveling abroad). ============================================= FOR TRAVELERS ============================================= Don't leave the country without this application in your iPhone! You never know what can happen and you can't bring all your usual and favorite remedies with you... Should you be in urgent need of something, a quick search with the Convert Drugs application will allow you to find the equivalent products in the country your are visiting. ============================================= DISCLAIMER ============================================= This application does not provide medical advice. You must always check with a physician or pharmacist before purchasing or using any medication. In addition, the database can sometimes contain errors. ============================================= NOTE ============================================= The database in this application is a subset of our other application for health professionals: "Convert Drugs Premium". It does not include medications for severe diseases such as cancer. Also the Premium version offers more search options. ============================================= Comparison between the 3 versions: ============================================= - Free: Gives your the active ingredient only (generic) - Pro: Gives you the equivalent products in the country of your choice - Premium: Has multi-country search, search by molecule, and larger database with drugs for serious diseases.

About

CRSA

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The Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA) has a very strong potential for both fundamental and translational biomedical research. The research work is carried out in collaboration with the clinical and biological departments of hospitals in eastern Paris. The CRSA is composed of 13 teams under the joint supervision of Inserm and Sorbonne University. This app from the CRSA introduces you: - The structure of the research centre - Its research teams - The latest publications - The seminars organized - The latest articles on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) and also allows you to book: meeting rooms - Equipment - Platforms Join us on this app to learn all about research at the CRSA!

Screenshots

Convert Drugs Pro4 screens
CRSA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CRSA at Free against Convert Drugs Pro's $4.99. CRSA also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

CRSA is free to download; Convert Drugs Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Convert Drugs Pro ships an update every 4 months, CRSA every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Convert Drugs Pro versus CRSA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConvert Drugs ProCRSA
Price$4.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better12.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size132 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTenTal2LA

In-app purchases

None

Convert Drugs Pro

No in-app purchases

None

CRSA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Convert Drugs Pro free?
Convert Drugs Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CRSA free?
CRSA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Convert Drugs Pro or CRSA have ads?
Neither Convert Drugs Pro nor CRSA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Convert Drugs Pro or CRSA?
Convert Drugs Pro ships an update every 4 months, and CRSA every 6 weeks. Most recently, Convert Drugs Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and CRSA on October 5, 2026.

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