# WikEM vs STAT EM

The clearest difference is rating: WikEM at 4.8 against STAT EM's 4.1. WikEM also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). STAT EM's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WikEM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and STAT EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WikEM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WikEM has 4.8K ratings behind it against 9, 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 33% of STAT EM's.

WikEM ships an update every 5 days, STAT EM every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WikEM | STAT EM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikem/id576405449/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#156** |
| Size | 167 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OpenEM Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/766470023) | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) |

## What reviewers say

### WikEM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wikem/id576405449)

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.

**Highlights:** Emergency medicine knowledge database, Continuously updated content, Offline access, AI-powered questions (subscription), Favorites and history (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WikEM AI Search | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Features | $4.99 | per year |
| Personal Notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Favorites and Lists | $5.99 | one-time |
| History and Favorites | $9.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Russian Content | $29.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Italian Content | $29.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Polish Content | $29.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Hindi Content | $29.99 | one-time |
| WikEM Turkish Content | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Useful and concise information
- 🚀 Great resource for quick reference
- 👍 Helpful for medical professionals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login and account issues
- 🐛 App crashes and database loading problems
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Broken hyperlinks and charts
- Search function not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Ability to save favorites and customize the app
- Improved search functionality
- Regular content updates


### STAT EM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This medical app provides medication calculations for patients from neonates to adults, featuring updated evidence-based algorithms and emergency medication dosing. It includes pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, neonatal resuscitation management, and an augmented reality feature for weight estimation. Future updates will allow users to save favorite content.

**Highlights:** Medication calculations (neonates to adults), Pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, Updated evidence-based algorithms, Neonatal resuscitation management, Adult emergency medication calculations, AR weight estimation feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAT EM Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| STAT EM Annual | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WikEM free?

WikEM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is STAT EM free?

STAT EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WikEM or STAT EM?

WikEM is rated higher. WikEM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while STAT EM averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do WikEM or STAT EM have ads?

Neither WikEM nor STAT EM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WikEM or STAT EM?

WikEM ships an update every 5 days, and STAT EM every 6 weeks. Most recently, WikEM was updated on November 1, 2026 and STAT EM on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*