Comparison

One Ref by Messly vs iRefer

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

Head to head
About

One Ref by Messly

Features
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Introducing One Ref by Messly โ€“ the fast and secure way to complete medical references for UK locum doctors. This innovative app by Messly streamlines the medical referencing process. With One Ref, you can complete, share, and manage all your reference requests quickly and easily online, saving time and paperwork. Features: 1. Complete and E-Sign: No more juggling stacks of paperwork or scanning in reference forms. Complete and e-sign an online reference form quickly and easily, freeing up more of your valuable time. 2. One-click secure sharing: Easily share completed references electronically with multiple healthcare organisations who request them. Complete the reference form once, and we'll securely share a signed reference form and cover letter with all parties when a new request is made. 3. Manage online: Keep track of all your references and share requests with our intuitive app. At a glance see the references you've provided and the organisations you've shared them. One Ref simplifies reference management, making it streamlined, secure, and efficient to complete medical references. The app has been created by Messly, the leading app helping doctors find locum work, trusted by over 40,000 doctors and rated 4.9* on Trustpilot.

About

iRefer

Features
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The iRefer guidelines have been published by the Royal College of Radiologists since 1989 and are aimed at all healthcare professionals to help determine the best, safest and most appropriate imaging investigations. This application provides on the go access to the iRefer guidelines, even when offline.

Screenshots

One Ref by Messly4 screens
iRefer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One Ref by Messly at none against iRefer's 1. One Ref by Messly also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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. iRefer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $149.99 per year. One Ref by Messly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
One Ref by Messly versus iRefer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne Ref by MesslyiRefer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMesslyThe Royal College of Radiologists

In-app purchases

None

One Ref by Messly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iRefer

Subscriptions1
  • iRefer Individual Plan$149.991 Year

Questions

Is One Ref by Messly free?
One Ref by Messly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRefer free?
iRefer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do One Ref by Messly or iRefer have ads?
Neither One Ref by Messly nor iRefer shows ads.

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