Comparison

IMPACT vs PharmCare

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

PharmCare

Features
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With PharmCare, you can easily scan and record your medication labels, schedule medication times, and view instructions and warnings in multiple languages. Our unique medication icon feature, powered by the Creative Commons icon library from Drug Icons, enables users to easily understand and follow instructions, ensuring you stay on top of your medication regimen.

Screenshots

IMPACT4 screens
PharmCare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PharmCare at weekly against IMPACT's every 3 months. IMPACT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMPACT ships an update every 3 months, PharmCare weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
IMPACT versus PharmCare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMPACTPharmCare
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size114 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfection Control Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department Of Health, HKSARacesobee limited

In-app purchases

None

IMPACT

No in-app purchases

None

PharmCare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IMPACT free?
IMPACT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PharmCare free?
PharmCare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IMPACT or PharmCare have ads?
Neither IMPACT nor PharmCare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IMPACT or PharmCare?
IMPACT ships an update every 3 months, and PharmCare weekly. Most recently, IMPACT was updated on June 25, 2026 and PharmCare on September 5, 2026.

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