Comparison

Med vs PedMed

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

Head to head
About

Med

This app assists healthcare professionals in managing heart failure medications. It provides evidence-based algorithms and recommendations for initiating, titrating, and monitoring six common drug classes based on Canadian guidelines.

Highlights
  • Medication initiation and titration guidance
  • Dosing information
  • Evidence-based algorithms
  • Clinical pearls
  • Drug class specific recommendations
  • References
Features
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The Med-HF App supports healthcare professionals in the initiation, titration, assessment and monitoring of 6 drug classes commonly used to treat heart failure: ACEIs/ARBs, Beta-Blockers, MRA: Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist, ARNI: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker / Neprilysin Inhibitor, Ivabradine, Diuretics. This App interactively walks healthcare professionals through evidence-based algorithms, specific to these 6 drug classes, and recommends appropriate actions and considerations based on 2018 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Heart Failure Guidelines. Features: β€’ Recommendations for medication initiation, titration, assessment and monitoring β€’ Dosing information β€’ References β€’ Clinical pearls β€’ General approach and drug class algorithms

About

PedMed

Features
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From the creators of PedMed.org, the website developed in 2013, comes the new PedMed app for iOS. The PedMed website was developed to provide a quick reference of pediatric and neonatal drug dosages for healthcare providers. The new iOS app provides offline access and a user-friendly interface, ensuring accurate information at your fingertips. Designed for both iOS and computers, PedMed offers seamless access to a comprehensive drug database for infants and children. The drug monographs and practice recommendations reflect the current practices at a tertiary children’s hospital. Drug information evolves constantly as a result of ongoing research and clinical experience. PedMed is updated as new treatments and information become available. It provides a quick reference for healthcare providers working with infants and children and includes citations and links to other resources. Download the PedMed iOS app now and experience the convenience of having up-to-date drug dosing information for neonates and children whenever and wherever you need it. Access 3 individual drugs per day or pay the cheap yearly subscription price for full access and to help fund development for the app and website. For more information, please see Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/] Medical Disclaimer: The PedMed app is a resource for healthcare professionals familiar with pediatric treatment and provides information on pediatric and neonatal drug dosages. Please remember that this app is designed for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare provider for any questions or concerns about a medical condition. Relying solely on information from this app without seeking professional medical advice is not advised. The drug monographs and practice recommendations contained in this reference reflect the current practices at BC Children’s Hospital, a tertiary care and teaching hospital and may not be suitable for all settings in which children may be treated. Medication information evolves constantly, and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but it is the responsibility of the prescriber to evaluate the recommendation in each situation. Other reverences should be consulted if there is uncertainty. The authors, editors, reviewers, contributors, and publishers cannot be responsible for the any errors, omissions or for how this information is applied to individual patients.

Screenshots

Med4 screens
PedMed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Med at none against PedMed's 1. Med also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). PedMed's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 35 months). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. PedMed sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Med asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Med ships an update every 35 months, PedMed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Med versus PedMed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedPedMed
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB9 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAHSJames Greatorex

In-app purchases

None

Med

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PedMed

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Premium Access$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Med free?
Med is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PedMed free?
PedMed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Med or PedMed have ads?
Neither Med nor PedMed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Med or PedMed?
Med ships an update every 35 months, and PedMed every 2 months. Most recently, Med was updated on November 1, 2026 and PedMed on November 3, 2026.

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