Comparison

One Ref by Messly vs CNWL Clinical Reference Hub

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

Head to head
About

One Ref by Messly

Features
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Introducing One Ref by Messly – 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

CNWL Clinical Reference Hub

Features
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The Clinical Reference App is your trusted digital companion, designed to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care at the point of need. Built for frontline staff, the app provides quick access to essential clinical guidance across key areas including deteriorating patients, medicines management, tissue viability, falls prevention, infection control, and more. Whether you’re making rapid decisions or refreshing best practice, the information you need is always at your fingertips. With intuitive navigation and concise, practical content, the app helps you recognise risk early, respond appropriately, and escalate care with confidence. Additional features such as incident reporting guidance, alerts, and professional resources ensure you stay informed and supported in your role. Key Features: β€’ Quick-reference clinical guidance across multiple specialties β€’ Support for early recognition and management of deterioration β€’ Easy-to-use interface for fast decision-making β€’ Access to alerts, updates, and professional resources β€’ Designed for busy healthcare environments Empowering clinicians with better information to make better decisions and deliver better care.

Screenshots

One Ref by Messly4 screens
CNWL Clinical Reference Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

One Ref by Messly and CNWL Clinical Reference Hub are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
One Ref by Messly versus CNWL Clinical Reference Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOne Ref by MesslyCNWL Clinical Reference Hub
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB62 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMesslyCENTRAL AND NORTH WEST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

In-app purchases

None

One Ref by Messly

No in-app purchases

None

CNWL Clinical Reference Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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