Comparison

Full Code Pro vs MedCalX

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

MedCalX

This medical calculator app provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive tool for complex medical formulas, scores, and classifications. It offers an extensive library of over 300 medical calculations, patient management features, and sharing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Extensive medical formula library (300+)
  • Patient management and data saving
  • Customizable workflows
  • Multiple result sharing options
  • Detailed information and references
  • US and SI unit support
  • iCloud synchronization for favorites
Features
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MedCalX is a tool that enables medical professionals to easily use complicated medical formulas, scores and classifications. 25 years of experience developing this tool for mobile platforms makes MedCalX the leading medical calculator, with an unparalleled user interface and powerful features. MedCalX is free to download and use, but you have access only to a subset of formulas. In-app purchase lets you unlock the whole range of formulas that MedCalX has to offer; more than 300 in total! Main features: • A very large selection (more than 300) of relevant formulas, scores, scales and classifications. • Workflows: create your own series of formulas, text, links and images • Many different ways to share results (and data): copy to clipboard, email report, print via AirPrint, save to patient database... • Exclusive patient management feature for saving and accessing results, as well as images and notes. Results can be exported to the desktop as CSV files and shared between your and your colleaugues iOS devices. • Detailed information and bibliographic references for each formula. • Support for US and SI units, with easy switching from the keypad. • Search for entries by name, keywords and categories. • Takes advantage of iOS 9 – you can now use Spotlight to search for formulas • Customizable list of favorite equations, synchronized via iCloud. • Ability to add notes to individual formulas. • Full support for external (hardware) keyboards Formulas, scores and classifications include, amongst others: • Anesthesiology (ASA, Bromage, Charlson, Cormack, Dermatome, Goldman) • Cardiology (CC/AHA ASCVD, CHADS, EuroSCORE, GRACE, HAS-BLED, Killip, PROCAM, QT-c, TIMI) • Electrolytes (Corrected Ca, Corrected Na, FENa, Osmolal gap) • Evidence-Based Medicine (NNT, Odds, Sample size, Two-way table) • ICU (ABCD2+3, APACHE, CAM-ICU, GCS, Parkland, SAPS, many PE-criteria and trauma scores) • Neurology (AMTS, Aphasia, Canadian rules, NIHSS, WFNS) • Obstetrics (APGAR, Bishop, Malinas, Pregnancy Wheel) • Pediatrics (Age, Target Height, Centor and McIsaac, PRAM, WETFAG) • Respiratory (BODE, Epworth, GOLD, SMART-COP, Spirometry, Thoracoscore) • Renal (Cockcroft, MDRD and more Creatinine/GFR calculators, KDIGO and RIFLE) • ABG analyzer worth $5 in other apps • Complete infusion management tool, great for ICU nurses • Complicated scores (CAM-ICU, CDAI, APACHE, POSSUM, SAPS, Euroscore) If you like MedCalX, we’d appreciate it if you took the time to give us a nice review.

Screenshots

Full Code Pro1 screens
MedCalX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MedCalX at 3.7 against Full Code Pro's 3.0. MedCalX also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 32%). Full Code Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. MedCalX sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Full Code Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MedCalX holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Full Code Pro's written reviews are positive against 46% of MedCalX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Full Code Pro ships an update every 3 months, MedCalX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Full Code Pro versus MedCalX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFull Code ProMedCalX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (72 ratings)3.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.4% of reviews45.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmerican Heart AssociationOssus GmbH

Customer experience

Full Code Pro

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

MedCalX

All ratings30 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative46.6%

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

MedCalX

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📱 Comprehensive collection of medical formulas and scores
  • 🚀 Fast calculations and quick access
  • 📚 Includes PubMed links and background information
  • 🌍 Multi-language support

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywalls for previously free calculators
  • 🔄 Forced paid upgrades for existing users
  • ❌ Missing many important medical scores
  • ⏱️ Infrequent updates and maintenance
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues

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
Show 19 more
  • 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)
Show 22 more
  • 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

MedCalX

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes when taking patient photos
  • App fails to open or becomes unresponsive
  • Unable to restore previous purchases
  • Doximity unlock feature not working
Show 5 more
  • Spotlight search functionality broken
  • NIH scale interface poorly designed
  • Parameter value limits prevent calculations for severe patients
  • Data migration issues between app versions
  • Preferences not carried over during upgrades

Requested features

17 requests
  • SCORE2 and other modern cardiovascular risk scores
  • TRiP(cast) score
  • Valve disease calculations
  • Pediatric medication dosing calculators
  • Electrolyte and fluid replacement calculations
Show 12 more
  • ICU-specific calculations and AHI calculation
  • GUPTA, AWOL, and CAM traditional scores
  • Dermatology scales and classifications
  • RESP and PRESET scores
  • Psychological assessment scores (depression, alcoholism ratings)
  • Gail model and cancer risk calculations
  • Pediatric weight percentiles by age
  • Custom formula creation
  • Unit conversion tool
  • Personal formula addition feature
  • Forrester classification
  • MMSE and other copyrighted scales

In-app purchases

None

Full Code Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MedCalX

One-time3
  • MedCalc 3 UpgradeFree
  • Doximity RegistrationFree
  • MedCalX Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Full Code Pro free?
Full Code Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedCalX free?
MedCalX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Full Code Pro or MedCalX?
MedCalX is rated higher. Full Code Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while MedCalX averages 3.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Full Code Pro or MedCalX have ads?
Neither Full Code Pro nor MedCalX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Full Code Pro or MedCalX?
Full Code Pro ships an update every 3 months, and MedCalX every 5 months. Most recently, Full Code Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and MedCalX on October 9, 2026.

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