Comparison

Full Code Pro vs MDCalc Medical Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Full Code Pro

This app facilitates real-time documentation of critical interventions during cardiac arrest resuscitation. It includes a metronome for CPR rate monitoring and customizable lists for drugs, events, and rhythms, aiding in improved data accuracy for quality improvement.

Highlights
  • Real-time intervention logging
  • Adjustable metronome for CPR rate
  • Customizable drug list
  • Event and rhythm logging
  • Resuscitation data for quality improvement
Features
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The American Heart Association’s Full Code Pro (FCP 3.4) is a free, easy-to-use, mobile app that allows you to quickly document critical interventions during cardiac arrest resuscitation events. This app lets you focus on the patient without sacrificing proper documentation. FCP 3.4 includes a user controlled metronome with an adjustable rate between 100 and 120 bpm. Now you can use FCP to check your CPR rate performance. Using this real-time app to log your actions, you can improve the availability and accuracy of documentation of a resuscitation event. This gives you more robust data for review, debriefing and resuscitation quality improvement. FCP 3.3 has a customizable drug list, pre-populated with common cardiac arrest drugs. It also includes lists of common events and rhythms. It is highly recommended that you back up all of your log files in your database and remove older versions of FCP before installing this new version. All log files and data from version 2.O and 2.2 will NOT transfer to Version 3.4 FCP 3.4 is for use by paramedics, EMT-Bs, emergency room nurses, emergency room physicians and other in- and out-of-hospital healthcare providers.

About

MDCalc Medical Calculator

This app provides over 900 evidence-based medical calculators, risk scores, and clinical tools for healthcare professionals. It offers offline functionality, expert insights, and CME tracking to support patient care at the bedside. Tools are developed and validated by board-certified physicians.

Highlights
  • 900+ evidence-based calculators
  • Offline functionality
  • Expert insights and commentary
  • CME tracking
  • Smart search and organization
  • Point-of-care workflow support
Features
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MDCalc is the leading clinical decision support app providing 900+ evidence-based calculators, risk scores, and clinical tools to support patient care at the bedside. MDCalc has been trusted by millions of clinicians since 2005. Why Clinicians Choose MDCalc: • Created by Physicians, for Physicians - All tools developed and validated by board-certified physicians • 900+ Clinical Tools - Risk scores, algorithms, dosing calculators, and more with consistent updates and new tools added regularly • Works Offline - Full functionality without internet connection • Evidence-Based - Every tool includes research validation and expert commentary • CME Tracking - Earn CME just by reading through the clinical content surrounding many of our tools • Free Registration - Complete access in under 30 seconds Key Features: Smart Search & Organization • Quick search across all tools • Customizable favorites and specialty lists • Recently used tools for quick access • Auto-sync between web and mobile • Explore page for personalized suggestions Clinical Expertise • Expert insights from creators • Pearls & pitfalls from specialists • Evidence summaries with PubMed links • Error warnings and normal value ranges Workflow Support • Toggle between US and SI units instantly • Works in limited connectivity settings • Easy to use at the point-of-care Popular Tools Include: • Creatinine Clearance - Cockcroft-Gault Equation • HA2DS2-VASc Score - Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk • HEART Score- Major Cardiac Events • Wells' Criteria - Pulmonary Embolism & DVT • MELD Score - End-Stage Liver Disease • HAS-BLED Score - Major Bleeding Risk • SIRS/Sepsis Criteria - Septic Shock Assessment • Mean Arterial Pressure - Hemodynamic Monitoring MDCalc ensures only the highest-quality, clinically relevant tools make it into the app. Each calculator undergoes rigorous evidence appraisal and validation by our network of academic and practicing physician experts.

Screenshots

Full Code Pro1 screens
MDCalc Medical Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MDCalc Medical Calculator at 4.9 against Full Code Pro's 3.0. MDCalc Medical Calculator also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 32%) and ratings volume (52K vs 72). Full Code Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MDCalc Medical Calculator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MDCalc Medical Calculator has 52K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Full Code Pro's written reviews are positive against 72% of MDCalc Medical Calculator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Full Code Pro ships an update every 3 months, MDCalc Medical Calculator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Full Code Pro versus MDCalc Medical Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFull Code ProMDCalc Medical Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (72 ratings)4.9 (52K ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews71.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7252K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#165 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB67 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmerican Heart AssociationMD Aware, LLC

Customer experience

Full Code Pro

All ratings72 ratings
Positive40.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral36.6%
Negative31.0%

MDCalc Medical Calculator

All ratings51,985 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative22.0%

User reviews

Full Code Pro

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for documentation
  • 👍 Useful for training
  • 👍 Invaluable log feature
  • 👍 Helpful timers
  • 👍 Awesome app for recording

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Metronome not working
  • 🐛 Outdated information
  • 🐛 Lacks Android version
  • 🐛 Screen locks during use

MDCalc Medical Calculator

From 52K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Excellent resource
  • 🔍 Helpful and accurate
  • 🔥 Essential for clinical practice
  • 🤖 Useful for medical students and residents
  • 💻 Easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
  • 🔒 Mandatory login/registration issues
  • 📱 Poor user experience on mobile devices
  • 🔋 Battery drain and overheating
  • 🔍 Lack of certain measurement options (e.g. feet/inches)

Bugs and requests

Full Code Pro

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Unable to send logs
  • Metronome does not work
  • App crashes when pressing stop button
  • App crashes when adding medication
  • App crashes when clicking log
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  • Metronome is inconsistent
  • App crashes when clicking 'other' for medication/rhythm
  • Input screen clears and nothing is sent when emailing summary
  • Metronome does not work on iPad mini
  • Metronome doesn't work when screen is off
  • Metronome doesn't work in silent mode
  • Metronome doesn't work with current iOS versions
  • App crashes when trying to email on iPad
  • Epinephrine timer not functioning
  • App gets stuck after running a code
  • Customize feature doesn't work
  • Cannot add other medications
  • Shock timer starts automatically
  • Metronome doesn't work on iPhone 7
  • Metronome doesn't work on iPhone 6 Plus
  • App crashes when trying to email summary
  • No option to email logs
  • Metronome button covered by volume slider
  • Cannot adjust metronome BPM while ticking

Requested features

27 requests
  • Update app for newer devices
  • Add Android version
  • Calculate CCF automatically
  • Allow deletion of logged treatments
  • Update to current guidelines (2020/2021)
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  • Add alarm/vibration at end of cycles
  • Allow adjustment of CPR/adrenaline cycle times
  • Prevent phone from locking during use
  • Add smart watch version
  • Add CCF calculation to log
  • Add algorithm links/pop-ups
  • Make drug times editable and alertable
  • Add countdown timers
  • Include vasopressin/epi as quick click button
  • Add auditory metronome cue
  • Allow metronome to work in silent mode
  • Add vocal cue for drug reminders
  • Make metronome work when screen is off
  • Allow editing entries during code
  • Add reminders for CPR pauses
  • Make metronome default to 110 BPM
  • Add prompt to defibrillate every 2 mins
  • Add prompt for compressor change every 2 minutes
  • Allow customization of medications
  • Add metronome to keep steady CPR rate
  • Add auditory component for cues
  • Allow app forwarding to friends

MDCalc Medical Calculator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch after recent updates
  • Unable to access app after mandatory login requirement
  • Keyboard issues and difficulty navigating form fields

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for gestures and keyboard shortcuts
  • Allow users to set Favorites as the default view
  • Improve compatibility with iPad and Mac devices
  • Expand registration options for international users

In-app purchases

None

Full Code Pro

No in-app purchases

None

MDCalc Medical Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Full Code Pro free?
Full Code Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDCalc Medical Calculator free?
MDCalc Medical Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Full Code Pro or MDCalc Medical Calculator?
MDCalc Medical Calculator is rated higher. Full Code Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while MDCalc Medical Calculator averages 4.9 from 52K ratings.
Do Full Code Pro or MDCalc Medical Calculator have ads?
Neither Full Code Pro nor MDCalc Medical Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Full Code Pro or MDCalc Medical Calculator?
Full Code Pro ships an update every 3 months, and MDCalc Medical Calculator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Full Code Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and MDCalc Medical Calculator on October 19, 2026.

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