WikEM vs Fractures
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WikEM
This app provides a continuously updated wiki and database of emergency medicine knowledge for physicians. Access key information offline for rapid reference during daily practice. An in-app subscription unlocks advanced AI-powered questions, favorites, and history features.
- Emergency medicine knowledge database
- Continuously updated content
- Offline access
- AI-powered questions (subscription)
- Favorites and history (subscription)
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WikEM is an online wiki and database of emergency medicine knowledge to assist physicians with their daily practice. The content is continuously updated from WikEM.org allowing for rapid reference of key information. The content is available offline with this mobile application. WikEM is intended for clinicians only and not directly for patients. In app subscription purchases: *The in-app purchase unlocks unlimited natural language questions using our AI and also favorites and history features • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable WikEM terms of use: wikem.org/wiki/WikEM:Terms_of_Use
Fractures
This free medical reference app provides emergency physicians and healthcare providers with easy-to-use guidance on managing fractures and bony injuries. It features a bone map, step-by-step splinting instructions, and offline access to expert-approved content.
- Bone map for injury selection
- Keyword search for fractures
- Step-by-step splinting instructions
- Offline access to information
- Expert-approved and curated content
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Say hello to Fractures.app - your new best friend when it comes to dealing with fractures and bony injuries! This awesome (and free) app is here to make life easier for emergency physicians and healthcare providers, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out. Key Features: - Easy-to-use interface: Use our bone map to select the injured region and get a selection of fractures. You can also search through a comprehensive list with just a keyword. - Step-by-step guidance: No more guesswork! Our app gives you straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions on splint application and managing all sorts of fractures. - Offline support: No internet? No problem: Get crucial fracture info even when you're offline, so you're always ready to roll. - Trustworthy content & expert-approved: Rest easy knowing that all information in Fractures.app is meticulously curated, reviewed, and updated by a team of medical experts, so you're always working with reliable and accurate knowledge. Fractures.app is changing the game for healthcare providers everywhere, putting top-notch fracture treatment info right at your fingertips. Disclaimer: This application is not intended to be used by non-clinicians. If you are not a clinician and have sustained a laceration - please seek professional medical attention.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fractures at 100% against WikEM's 54%. Fractures also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). WikEM's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 22). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WikEM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Fractures asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fractures holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WikEM has 4.7K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of WikEM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fractures's.
WikEM ships an update every 5 days, Fractures every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WikEM | Fractures |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.7K ratings) | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OpenEM Foundation | Tom Fadial |
Customer experience
WikEM
Fractures
Bugs and requests
WikEM
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Broken hyperlinks and charts
- Search function not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode support
- Ability to save favorites and customize the app
- Improved search functionality
- Regular content updates
Fractures
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WikEM
- WikEM AI Search$1.991 Month
- Premium Features$4.991 Year
- Personal Notes$0.99
- Favorites and Lists$5.99
- History and Favorites$9.99
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- WikEM Russian Content$29.99
- WikEM Italian Content$29.99
- WikEM Polish Content$29.99
- WikEM Hindi Content$29.99
- WikEM Turkish Content$29.99
Fractures
No in-app purchases






