Comparison

RheumaHelper vs MedCalc

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

Head to head
About

RheumaHelper

This medical tool offers rheumatologists a comprehensive set of disease activity calculators and classification criteria for daily use. It provides verified content based on published research and is designed for easy reference on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Disease activity calculators
  • Classification criteria
  • Verified medical content
  • Award-winning tool
  • Easy mobile reference
Features
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** An awarded mobile tool for rheumatologists ** RheumaHelper is a pocket rheumatology assistant. Classification criteria, disease activity calculators, and everyday clinical tools — always with you, easy to use, and ready when you need them. Designed for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass on iPhone and iPad. ** Verified content ** Reviewed by Prof. Matija Tomšič, M.D., Ph.D., Asst. Prof. Žiga Rotar, M.D., Ph.D. (rheumatologists at University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia), and Rok Ješe, M.D., Ph.D. (rheumatologist and medical advisor at Mediately). All calculators and criteria are based on referenced equations. References are available inside the app. ** Available tools ** More than 40 tools with fast search access. Classification criteria: • Adult Still's disease (Cush, Fautrel, Yamaguchi) • Antiphospholipid syndrome • Arthralgia suspicious for progression to RA (2016 EULAR) • Autoinflammatory recurrent fevers (clinical classification) • Axial spondyloarthritis • Behçet's Disease (ICBD) • Fibromyalgia (2016 ACR) • Gout (2014 Oxford; 2015 ACR-EULAR) • IgG4-related disease (2019 ACR/EULAR) • Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (2017 ACR/EULAR) • Inflammatory Back Pain • Peripheral spondyloarthritis • Polymyalgia rheumatica • Primary Sjögren's syndrome (2016 ACR/EULAR) • Psoriatic arthritis (CASPAR) • Rheumatoid arthritis (2010 ACR/EULAR) • Systemic lupus erythematosus (ACR, SLICC, 2019 EULAR/ACR) • Systemic sclerosis (ACR/EULAR) • …and more Disease activity calculators: • ASDAS — Ankylosing spondylitis disease activity score • BASDAI — Bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index • BVAS — Birmingham vasculitis activity score (v3) • DAPSA, DAPSA28 • DAS28 • ESSDAI, ESSPRI • Five-Factor Score • PASI — Psoriasis area and severity index • SDAI / CDAI • SELENA-SLEDAI • VDI — Vasculitis damage index • …and more General tools: • QTc (Corrected QT Interval) • Creatinine Clearance (Cockcroft–Gault) • eGFR (CKD-EPI and MDRD) • …and more coming soon

About

MedCalc

This app offers a comprehensive collection of essential medical calculators across various specialties. It features smart search, offline access, and a favorites function for quick access to frequently used tools. Optimized for low-light environments with dark mode and bilingual support.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive medical calculator library
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Smart search functionality
  • Offline access
  • Dark mode support
  • Bilingual (English/Chinese)
Features
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* Comprehensive Library: Covers major specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Respiratory, Intensive Care, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, and Psychiatry. * Essential Tools: Includes industry-standard calculators like CHA₂DS₂-VASc, Wells Criteria (DVT/PE), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), NIHSS, eGFR (CKD-EPI 2021), NEWS-2, Child-Pugh, and MELD. * Favorites: Pin your most frequently used calculators to the top for quick access during rounds or consultations. * Smart Search: Instantly find what you need with a powerful search bar that supports both calculator names and descriptions. * Offline Access: Fully functional without an internet connection—perfect for hospitals with poor signal. * Dark Mode: Optimized for low-light environments to reduce eye strain during night shifts. * Bilingual Support: Seamlessly switch between English and Chinese. Included Calculators: * Cardiology: HEART Score, ASCVD Risk, Framingham, HAS-BLED, GRACE * Neurology: ABCD² Score, ICH Score, ASRS-v1.1, IQCODE * Respiratory: CURB-65, BODE Index, STOP-BANG * Intensive Care: qSOFA, SIRS, SOFA 2.0 * Gastroenterology: Forrest Classification, FIB-4 Index * General: BMI, Body Surface Area (BSA) * ...and many more! Disclaimer: This app is intended for educational and reference purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical judgment. Users should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoZtIn4_znD4dlR_uvF_JtKkco9ygaw-ziiEXYD6PL8 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/189TpeMSzWfzfg1Ov55Huq-EI1oKV3NShIOJUuSZi7Qg

Screenshots

RheumaHelper4 screens
MedCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

RheumaHelper and MedCalc both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MedCalc's written reviews are positive against 59% of RheumaHelper's. MedCalc also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). RheumaHelper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (130 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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. MedCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RheumaHelper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MedCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RheumaHelper has 130 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of RheumaHelper's written reviews are positive against 100% of MedCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RheumaHelper ships an update every 2 months, MedCalc every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RheumaHelper versus MedCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRheumaHelperMedCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (130 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperModra Jagoda, spletno oblikovanje in razvoj mobilnih aplikacij d.o.o.亭 邓

Customer experience

RheumaHelper

All ratings129 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral20.7%
Negative20.7%

MedCalc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RheumaHelper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MedCalc

One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$5.99

Questions

Is RheumaHelper free?
RheumaHelper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedCalc free?
MedCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RheumaHelper or MedCalc?
MedCalc is rated higher. RheumaHelper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while MedCalc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RheumaHelper or MedCalc have ads?
Neither RheumaHelper nor MedCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RheumaHelper or MedCalc?
RheumaHelper ships an update every 2 months, and MedCalc every 4 days. Most recently, RheumaHelper was updated on November 1, 2026 and MedCalc on November 5, 2026.

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