Comparison

Guide Dose vs MedCalc

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

Head to head
About

Guide Dose

This app provides healthcare professionals and students with quick access to clinical information, drug doses, and decision-support tools. It features a structured experience for study, reference, and organizing medical data, including AI-powered informational support.

Highlights
  • Search by medication or indication
  • Patient profile for contextualized readings
  • Organized clinical references and labeling
  • Modules on physiology, medications, and CPR
  • Clinical AI for informational support
  • Protocols and consultation flows
  • Auxiliary clinical tools
Features
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Guide Dose brings together clinical information, educational references, and clinical decision-support tools in a fast, clear, organized experience for iPhone and iPad. Developed by MedCalc LTDA, a Brazilian medical research and technology company, Guide Dose was created to support study, reference consultation, and the organization of clinical information. The app uses structured content, responsible language, and fluid navigation to help healthcare professionals and advanced students access medical information more clearly. Guide Dose does not replace clinical judgment, individualized prescribing, institutional protocols, official labeling, or government sources. Its purpose is to provide informational and educational support for review, consultation, and clinical workflow organization. FEATURES • Search by medication or indication. • Patient profile with age, weight, height, sex, and age range to contextualize readings and auxiliary tools. • Clinical references and official labeling organized in one environment. • Modules on physiology, medications, intubation pathways, and CPR support. • Clinical AI for informational support, with answers in an educational format. • Protocols and consultation flows for reviewing relevant topics. • Auxiliary tools grouped in a dedicated section, intended for reference use only. • Multilingual support for consultation in different languages. • Dark interface, readable typography, and fluid navigation within the Apple ecosystem. WHO IT IS FOR Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and advanced students seeking a tool for study, reference consultation, and organization of clinical information. THE DIFFERENCE Guide Dose organizes clinical information, medical references, and support tools into a structured experience. The focus is clarity, review, medical education, and organization of health information. ABOUT MEDCALC LTDA MedCalc LTDA is a Brazilian company dedicated to research and innovation in medical technology. We develop digital tools that connect scientific evidence, medical education, and clinical information organization. CLINICAL CONTENT Guide Dose content is organized using medical literature, guidelines, official labeling, and recognized protocols. Critical information should always be confirmed with official sources, local guidelines, and institutional protocols. SUBSCRIPTIONS Guide Dose offers auto-renewable plans for full access: • Monthly Plan • Annual Plan Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. PRIVACY Your data is treated seriously. Use fictitious data in demonstrations. In clinical settings, follow your institution’s protocols, applicable law, and best practices for data protection. Privacy Policy: https://guidedose.com.br/privacidade Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ UPDATES We continuously improve content, languages, performance, and stability. Download Guide Dose and get an organized tool for study, reference consultation, and clinical workflow support on iPhone and iPad. LEGAL NOTICE Guide Dose is a clinical support, study, and reference tool developed by MedCalc LTDA. It does not replace medical evaluation, prescribing, professional judgment, institutional protocols, official labeling, or official sources. Confirm doses, allergies, interactions, and clinical actions with your team, current guidelines, and primary sources. AI content is informational and educational and may contain inaccuracies. Use implies acceptance of the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive medical calculator library
  • Favorites for quick access
  • Smart search functionality
  • Offline access
  • Dark mode support
  • Bilingual (English/Chinese)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Guide Dose4 screens
MedCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MedCalc at none against Guide Dose's 2. MedCalc also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Guide Dose's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Guide Dose sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MedCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Guide Dose versus MedCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuide DoseMedCalc
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMedCalc亭 邓

Customer experience

Guide Dose

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

MedCalc

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Guide Dose

Subscriptions2
  • Guide Dose Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Guide Dose Pro (annual)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

MedCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guide Dose free?
Guide Dose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MedCalc free?
MedCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Guide Dose or MedCalc have ads?
Neither Guide Dose nor MedCalc shows ads.

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