Comparison

HepCalc vs TapGI

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

TapGI

Prepare for gastroenterology board exams with a structured daily study plan. Access flashcards, practice questions, clinical cases, and an atlas to build knowledge and track your progress. Study offline with core content and optional iCloud backups.

Highlights
  • Daily study plan based on exam date
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Board-style multiple-choice questions
  • Multi-step clinical case studies
  • GI Atlas with topic guides and images
  • Progress tracking and mastery assessment
  • Offline study with core content
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Turn your exam date into a focused daily study plan. TapGI brings gastroenterology board review into one calm, organized workspace for fellows and medical professionals. Build knowledge with spaced flashcards, practice board-style questions, work through clinical cases, and connect what you learn with images and the GI Atlas. A PLAN FOR EACH DAY Set your exam date and study target. TapGI schedules new material and reviews, helps you focus on weak areas, and shows the workload ahead. PRACTICE IN DIFFERENT WAYS - Recall key concepts with spaced flashcards. - Test your reasoning with MCQs and answer explanations. - Work through clinical decisions in multi-step cases. - Review endoscopy, pathology, and imaging with image cards. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Follow coverage, readiness, and topic mastery across the GI curriculum. Readiness measures your progress within TapGI. Review your study history and return to material that needs more attention. EXPLORE THE GI ATLAS Search topic guides, clinical images, grading systems, key numbers, and board traps. Open references alongside your study material to put individual facts in context. BUILT FOR FOCUSED STUDY A consistent Midnight design keeps the material easy to scan. Adjust text size, customize swipe actions, set optional reminders, and study with supported keyboard or Bluetooth remote controls. Core content is bundled for offline reading and study. Optional iCloud backup helps you preserve your progress. ACCESS AND TAPGI PRO The Atlas, dashboard, progress views, settings, and a 30-item high-yield sample are available without a subscription. The sample includes recall cards, MCQs, image cards, and clinical cases, using the same card interactions as the full deck. Full scheduled study sessions require TapGI Pro. Both plans provide the same study access: - Monthly: 3-day free trial, then $19.99 per month. - Yearly: 3-day free trial, then $199.99 per year, billed annually. Trials are available to eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after the trial, or at purchase if you are not eligible. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Prices are in U.S. dollars. TapGI is available in the United States. YOUR PRIVACY No account is required. TapGI has no advertising SDK and does not sell personal data. A low-detail, pseudonymous usage summary is shared by default to help improve the app. You can turn sharing off and queue deletion in Settings > Backup & Privacy. Optional backups use your private iCloud storage. TapGI is for education and exam preparation. It is not medical advice and must not be used for patient care or clinical decision-making. Privacy Policy: https://tapmedical.org/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HepCalc4 screens
TapGI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HepCalc at none against TapGI's 2. TapGI's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TapGI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. HepCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HepCalc against 5.0 for TapGI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HepCalc ships an update every 2 months, TapGI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HepCalc versus TapGI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHepCalcTapGI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB245 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGary Poleynard MDTapMedical LLC

Customer experience

HepCalc

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TapGI

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HepCalc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TapGI

Subscriptions2
  • TapGI Pro Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • TapGI Pro Yearly3 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is HepCalc free?
HepCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapGI free?
TapGI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HepCalc or TapGI?
HepCalc and TapGI are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do HepCalc or TapGI have ads?
Neither HepCalc nor TapGI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HepCalc or TapGI?
HepCalc ships an update every 2 months, and TapGI every 3 weeks. Most recently, HepCalc was updated on June 1, 2026 and TapGI on September 18, 2026.

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