Comparison

HepCalc vs Vita

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

Head to head
About

HepCalc

This medical app provides a comprehensive suite of liver-related calculators, web links, and clinical notes. It preserves entry data across calculators and allows for customization of web links and notes, making it a valuable tool for clinicians managing liver disease.

Highlights
  • Liver-related calculators
  • Preserves entry data
  • Customizable web links
  • Editable clinical notes
  • U.S. - SI units conversion
  • Integrated web references
Features
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HepCalc is a collection of liver related calculators, web links, resources, and editable web links and clinical notes. ◆ Unlike most calculators, entry data is preserved between different calculators limiting the need for reentry of data. ◆ Set your own favorite web links ◆ Save clinical notes, clinical "pearls" in a organized fashion ◆ Integrated U.S. - SI units conversion ◆ Each calculator has a related web reference A must have for the clinician/house officer dealing with liver disease. The customizable WebLinks and Clinical Notes sections alone are valuable tools for anyone. Child-Pugh Score MELD (UNOS) -survival data -TIPS recommendations MELD MELD Sodium (UNOS) MELD 3.0/Survival Alcoholic Hepatitis Calculators: - ABIC -Combined: Lille Model +(MELD, Maddrey DF, ABIC) - Glasgow - Lille Model - Lille Model Projection (using day 0 of Rx, calculates decision making for bilirubin values on day 7) - Maddrey Discriminant Function - MELD alcoholic hepatitis score ( Includes survival percentage) Autoimmune Liver Disease Calculators: -Autoimmune hepatitis Score(1999 International AIH Group Report) -Autominnune hepatitis Simplified Score -AIH/PBC overlap (Paris Criteria) -PBC Survival Mayo GLOBE UK-PBC -PSC Survival Fibrosis Calculators: - APRI Fibrosis Score - FAST (Fibroscan™ + AST) Score - FIB4 Fibrosis Score - FORNS Fibrosis Score - HALT-C Cirrhosis Score - NAFLD Fibrosis Score -SAFE Fibrosis Score (Steatosis-associated Fibrosis Estimate) Risk Assessment Calculators: Liver Decompensation - Acute decompensation without ACLF: CLIF-C AD score and mortality -Acute liver failure - transplant free survival at 21 days - Acute on Chronic Liver Failure AARC score and mortality - Acute on Chronic Liver Failure CLIF-C ACLF score and mortality - Acute on Chronic Liver Failure NACSELD 30 day mortality - BE3A Score: Hep C DAA assessment for decompensated cirrhosis - Decompensation Risk - Hep C -TAM Score: 1 yr post transplant survival for ACLF-3 patients HCC Risk Hep B - HCC Risk Hep B: CHUK - HCC Risk Hep B: REACH B - HCC Risk Hep B on Rx (entecavir, tenofovir): PAGE B HCC Risk Hep C - HCC Risk Hep C : HALT-C - HCC Risk in Chronic Liver Disease: GALAD/GALADUS Other Risks -BEA Score: Baseline event anticipation for Hepatitis Deta -Cardiovascular Risk (CAD-LT): CV risk in LT candidates - CAR-OLT: 1 yr risk of cardiovascular event post OLT -Dili Mortality Risk: 6 mos mortality risk and comorbidity burden - Fungal Infection Risk - NACSELD - RUCAM for DILI assessment - Surgical Risk Cirrhosis: post op mortality major surgery -Surgical Risk Cirrhosis: VOCAL-Penn Score Other Calculators: -ANI (differentiate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) -Ascites, refractory -estimate ascites to be gained based on serum sodium and time passed -estimate sodium intake based on serum sodium and ascites gained -Body Mass Index - Portopulmonary Hypertension Calculator: - Pulmonary Vascular Resistance Calculator -diagnostic and UNOS transplant Criteria -HCV treatment tracker (calculates dates for end of Rx and SVR) -Mean arterial pressure -Wilson's Disease: EASL scoring system WebLinks: - Hepatology Societies - Hepatology Organizations - Other Resources (i.e. Drug Hepatoxicity, Hepatitis Rx drug interactions, etc) - Custom WebLinks (make your own links for reference, frequently used, etc.) Clinical Notes: - Create a title and store clinical information, pearls, or any other text for quick ready reference in one place - Can cut and paste from other text for ease of entry of your clinical data

About

Vita

Features
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Vita - Lab Values app provides an unprecedented experience in viewing laboratory reference values. It is a comprehensive library of medical laboratory tests with description, explanatory text, indications for increased/decreased lab test values, critical values (where applicable), US/SI unit system support, and collection tube color-coding references. Medical Doctors, Nurses, Lab technicians, medical professionals and also patients who are interested in learning about the lab test values, can benefit from this great app. This application is intended for educational purposes only. It provides information related to medical topics but is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The app is not intended for clinical decision-making, patient care, or real-world medical practice. Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare professionals for any medical concerns. ********************************* * More than 370 lab values * Conditions and drugs related to increased values * Conditions and drugs related to decreased values * Notes section * US/SI unit system support * Order of draw example! * Beautiful UI and ease of use ********************************* We have included different "filters" to allow the users to view quickly: Studies, Panels, and Types of lab tests. ********************************* Systems/Studies ********************************* • Cardiovascular studies • Electrolytes studies • Endocrine studies • Gastrointestinal studies • Hematology studies • Immunology studies • Neurology studies • Oncology studies • Renal studies • Reproductive studies • Respiratory studies • Toxicology studies ********************************* Panels ********************************* • Arterial blood gases • Basic metabolic panel • Coagulation panel • Complete blood count • Comprehensive metabolic panel • Diabetic panel • Electrolyte panel • Hepatitis panel • Iron panel • Lipid panel • Liver function panel • Renal function panel • Thyroid function panel • Urinalysis ********************************* Types ********************************* • Antibodies • CSF • Drugs • Electrolytes • Enzymes • Lipids • Minerals • Proteins • Tumor markers • White blood cells

Screenshots

HepCalc4 screens
Vita4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HepCalc at Free against Vita's $1.99. HepCalc also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HepCalc is free to download; Vita costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HepCalc ships an update every 2 months, Vita every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HepCalc versus Vita: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHepCalcVita
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGary Poleynard MDMEDIWARE CY LTD

In-app purchases

None

HepCalc

No in-app purchases

None

Vita

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HepCalc free?
HepCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vita free?
Vita costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HepCalc or Vita have ads?
Neither HepCalc nor Vita shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HepCalc or Vita?
HepCalc ships an update every 2 months, and Vita every 12 months. Most recently, HepCalc was updated on June 1, 2026 and Vita on September 12, 2026.

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