IMPACT vs 造口護理通
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IMPACT
This medical reference app provides health professionals with guidelines on appropriate antimicrobial drug use. It incorporates the latest scientific evidence and local pathogen data to combat antimicrobial resistance and improve patient care.
- Antimicrobial drug usage guidelines
- Empirical therapy for infections
- Treatment of infections with known pathogens
- Surgical prophylaxis data
- Pathogen prevalence and sensitivity patterns
- Safe antibiotic use tips
- Penicillin allergy management
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The IMPACT Guideline serves as an invaluable reference tool for medical and health professionals in reinforcing the appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs. Antimicrobial resistance has reached alarming levels. IMPACT Guideline recognises the dangers of antimicrobial resistance, the tremendous adverse effect it has on quality medical care, and the need for a strong, coordinated and multifaceted response. The IMPACT Guideline combines the latest scientific evidence on the usage of antimicrobial agents, empirical therapy of common infections, treatment of infections with known pathogens and surgical prophylaxis with data on the prevalence and sensitivity patterns of different pathogens in Hong Kong. It also contains practical tips on the safe use of antibiotics in inpatient settings, management of penicillin allergy and application of diagnostic tests on clinical microbiology. Disclaimer: The IMPACT Guideline app is intended for medical professionals as a reference only and is not intended to be prescriptive or a substitute for clinical judgment in the management of individual patients. It is not a complete or authoritative diagnostic or treatment guide. Medical professionals are encouraged to obtain relevant information from other sources, including the latest drug alerts, and exercise their clinical judgment.
造口護理通
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此造口護理應用程式(Stoma Care app)提供造口護理的相關資訊,包括「認識造口」、「造口護理」、「日常生活」和「同行者」,用戶也可輸入個人造口資料和相關資訊作記錄。另外,用戶可在程式設定換袋及清理排泄物提示,程式會根據設定發出提示通告。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 造口護理通 at 100% against IMPACT's 67%. IMPACT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IMPACT ships an update every 3 months, 造口護理通 every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IMPACT | 造口護理通 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 304 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Infection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department Of Health, HKSAR | Hospital Authority |
Customer experience
IMPACT
造口護理通
In-app purchases
IMPACT
No in-app purchases
造口護理通
No in-app purchases






