Comparison

Pediatric OnCall vs Pediatric Nutrition Guide

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

Head to head
About

Pediatric OnCall

This app provides healthcare professionals with essential medical tools and information. It offers a comprehensive resource for diseases, drug information, medical calculators, diagnostic tools, and a direct line to expert medical advice. Users can access a wealth of pediatric health data and educational content.

Highlights
  • Diseases and Conditions database
  • Over 45 Medical Calculators
  • Drug and Poisoning Information
  • MCQ Quizzes for knowledge testing
  • Ask a Doctor feature
  • Vaccination tracking and reminders
  • Diagnostic and Differential Diagnosis tools
Features
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Pediatric Oncall app provides to you healthcare professionals all the basic and daily needed important tools!!! All App features are completely free! However users are required to login for complete access! App Tools: Diseases and Conditions, Medical Calculators, Drug and Poisoning Centre, MCQ Quiz, Ask a Doctor, Drug Interaction calculator, Search Directory, Image Gallery, Teaching Files, Conference and CME Centre, Vaccination Centre, Diagnostic Centre, Question of the Day, Pedi Poll, Video Podcasts and Newsletter Updates This App is connected to www.PediatricOncall.com which is a medical website with over 40 tools for medical personnel and also medical information on pediatrics, symptoms, medicine and child health. Register yourself to Pediatric Oncall and access all these features. -- Diseases and Conditions – Introduction, Presentation, Investigations, Treatment, Complications and Patient Education on topics. -- Medical Calculators -- more than 45 calculators which include the categories, growth, conversion, Renal conversions, Pregnancy, Critical Care, Drug Dosage, Diarrhea Solution, Blood Reference, etc. -- Drug and Poisoning Center -- latest updated drugs from A-Z with their Mechanism, Indication, Dosage, Adverse Effects, etc. -- MCQ Quiz -- Practice MCQ’s to test your knowledge on different topics. -- Ask a Doctor -- Pediatric Oncall’s expert panel of doctor’s answer to your medical queries and common FAQ’s. -- Drug Interaction calculator -- Quick checker for Interactions. -- Search Directory – Hospitals, Medical Colleges, Residency, NGO and Special Schools. -- Image Gallery and Teaching Files are part of Pediatric Oncall Journal which is updated with each issue new questions. -- Conference and CME Center -- Upcoming Events List and Conference Abstracts. -- Vaccination Center -- Articles on Immunization & Vaccine Reminder Tool to keep track of your child’s vaccination history with reminders. -- Diagnostic Center -- Get a differential diagnosis after entering the clinical features. -- Question of the Day & Pedi Poll -- Discussions and reviews on the recent updates. -- Video Podcasts -- Pediatric Oncall’s video section with lectures and conference videos. -- Newsletter Updates -- Updates on new articles. For any queries, suggestions and feedback you can mail to us at feedback@pediatriconcall.com *Data services are required to access most sections of the application.

About

Pediatric Nutrition Guide

This app provides the latest evidence-based guidance on pediatric nutrition from birth through adolescence. It covers nutritional needs, common illnesses, and public health issues, updated by over 100 experts.

Highlights
  • Latest evidence-based pediatric nutrition guidance
  • Covers birth through adolescence
  • Expert contributions from over 100 specialists
  • Updated recommendations on obesity, sustainability, and GMOs
  • Guidance for feeding infants, children, and teens
  • Addresses nutrition in acute and chronic illnesses
  • Examines public health issues like food insecurity and safety
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. This fully revised ninth edition offers the most current, evidence-based guidance on pediatric nutrition from the American Academy of Pediatrics. With contributions from over 100 experts, it covers nutritional needs from birth through adolescence, including micronutrients, macronutrients, and nutrient delivery systems. The edition features updated recommendations on obesity, sustainability, organic foods, and GMOs, along with practical guidance for feeding infants, children, and teens. It also addresses nutrition in acute and chronic illnesses and examines public health issues such as food insecurity, regulation, and food safety—making it an essential resource for clinicians and healthcare professionals. Significantly revised and updated by more than 100 contributors, the ninth edition provides the latest evidence-based guidance on the full spectrum of nutrition issues for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. Constituting the authoritative AAP policy on pediatric nutrition, topics covered include nutritional guidance for all pediatric age groups; micronutrients and macronutrients; nutrient delivery systems; nutrition issues relating to a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses; and public health issues such as food insecurity, federal regulation, and food safety. New in the 9th Edition: Sustainability Organic Foods GMOs Revamped guidance on obesity, reflecting the latest AAP policy statement Topics include: Nutrient-Gene Interactions Feeding the Infant Feeding the Child and Adolescent Micronutrients and Macronutrients Nutrient Delivery Systems Nutrition in Acute and Chronic Illness Nutrition and Public Health Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1610027698 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 978-9781610027694 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $99.99 Payment will be charged to your 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. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Editor(s): Ronald E. Kleinman, MD, FAAP and Frank R. Greer, MD, FAAP Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Screenshots

Pediatric OnCall4 screens
Pediatric Nutrition Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pediatric Nutrition Guide at 5.0 against Pediatric OnCall's 4.1. Pediatric Nutrition Guide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). Pediatric OnCall's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pediatric Nutrition Guide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $74.99 per year. Pediatric OnCall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pediatric Nutrition Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pediatric OnCall has 62 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pediatric OnCall ships an update every 5 weeks, Pediatric Nutrition Guide every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pediatric OnCall versus Pediatric Nutrition Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPediatric OnCallPediatric Nutrition Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (62 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings62 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB148 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPediatric Oncall Private LimitedSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Pediatric OnCall

All ratings62 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Pediatric Nutrition Guide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pediatric OnCall

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pediatric Nutrition Guide

Subscriptions5
  • 25% Off - Limited Period Offer$74.991 Year
  • Pediatric Nutrition 1YSuboffer$79.991 Year
  • 20% Off - Limited Period Offer$79.991 Year
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  • 15% Off - Limited Period Offer$84.991 Year
  • Pediatric Nutrition 1/Y Sub14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pediatric Nutrition$99.99

Questions

Is Pediatric OnCall free?
Pediatric OnCall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pediatric Nutrition Guide free?
Pediatric Nutrition Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pediatric OnCall or Pediatric Nutrition Guide?
Pediatric Nutrition Guide is rated higher. Pediatric OnCall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Pediatric Nutrition Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pediatric OnCall or Pediatric Nutrition Guide have ads?
Pediatric Nutrition Guide shows ads; Pediatric OnCall does not.
Which is updated more often, Pediatric OnCall or Pediatric Nutrition Guide?
Pediatric OnCall ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pediatric Nutrition Guide every 8 months. Most recently, Pediatric OnCall was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pediatric Nutrition Guide on November 7, 2026.

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