NCDs vs MedCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NCDs
This medical app provides primary health care specialists with the latest clinical guidelines on noncommunicable diseases. It aims to improve patient quality of life by enhancing physicians' knowledge and clinical practice in managing conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
- Latest clinical guidelines
- Noncommunicable disease management
- Primary health care focus
- Physician knowledge enhancement
- Patient quality of life improvement
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), like heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes, are the leading cause of death worldwide. They represent an emerging global health threat. The role of physicians' knowledge and clinical practice in effective management of non-communicable diseases is crucial to warrant the highest possible levels of quality of life for the patients. This initiative is from the primary health care specialists in Kuwait to engage in latest clinical guidelines on non-communicable diseases.
MedCalc
This app offers a comprehensive collection of essential medical calculators across various specialties. It features smart search, offline access, and a favorites function for quick access to frequently used tools. Optimized for low-light environments with dark mode and bilingual support.
- Comprehensive medical calculator library
- Favorites for quick access
- Smart search functionality
- Offline access
- Dark mode support
- Bilingual (English/Chinese)
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* Comprehensive Library: Covers major specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Respiratory, Intensive Care, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, and Psychiatry. * Essential Tools: Includes industry-standard calculators like CHA₂DS₂-VASc, Wells Criteria (DVT/PE), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), NIHSS, eGFR (CKD-EPI 2021), NEWS-2, Child-Pugh, and MELD. * Favorites: Pin your most frequently used calculators to the top for quick access during rounds or consultations. * Smart Search: Instantly find what you need with a powerful search bar that supports both calculator names and descriptions. * Offline Access: Fully functional without an internet connection—perfect for hospitals with poor signal. * Dark Mode: Optimized for low-light environments to reduce eye strain during night shifts. * Bilingual Support: Seamlessly switch between English and Chinese. Included Calculators: * Cardiology: HEART Score, ASCVD Risk, Framingham, HAS-BLED, GRACE * Neurology: ABCD² Score, ICH Score, ASRS-v1.1, IQCODE * Respiratory: CURB-65, BODE Index, STOP-BANG * Intensive Care: qSOFA, SIRS, SOFA 2.0 * Gastroenterology: Forrest Classification, FIB-4 Index * General: BMI, Body Surface Area (BSA) * ...and many more! Disclaimer: This app is intended for educational and reference purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical judgment. Users should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoZtIn4_znD4dlR_uvF_JtKkco9ygaw-ziiEXYD6PL8 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/189TpeMSzWfzfg1Ov55Huq-EI1oKV3NShIOJUuSZi7Qg
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NCDs at none against MedCalc's 1. NCDs also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.6). MedCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 20 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. MedCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NCDs asks for nothing beyond the download.
NCDs ships an update every 20 months, MedCalc every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCDs | MedCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MEDCON CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS DMCC | 亭 邓 |
Customer experience
NCDs
MedCalc
In-app purchases
NCDs
No in-app purchases
MedCalc
- Lifetime Plan$5.99









