Comparison

PepCal vs Veterinary Notebook

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

Head to head
About

PepCal

This ad-free tool assists scientists and researchers with peptide reconstitution and mixing. It provides guidelines for calculating water requirements and exploring mixing ratios for peptide sequences. The app features an intuitive interface, dark mode, and the ability to save favorite calculations.

Highlights
  • Peptide reconstitution calculations
  • Mixing ratio exploration
  • Bacteriostatic water calculations
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Dark mode support
  • Save favorite calculations
Features
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Pep Cal: Peptide Calculator is an ad-free tool exclusively for scientists, researchers and other enthusiasts providing them with peptide reconstitution and mixing guidelines. The app is not meant for use by medical professionals. Peptide Calculator Features: 1) Reconstitution: Estimate approximately how much water is required for your peptides 2) Mixing Ratios: Explore possible mixing ratios for different sequences 3) Bacteriostatic Water: Use the bacteriostatic water calculations for your mi 4) Easy navigation: Intuitive user interface to navigate easily across the different features 5) Dark mode: Utilize dark mode to access the app at any time as per your convenience 6) Save your favorite calculations 7) Ads free: No ads to enhance your user experience 8) Put decimal numbers in for all values Disclaimer: Peptide Calculator is intended only for educational and laboratory purposes. It is not meant to be used by medical professionals and is not a medical guide or tool. Please consult with your local professional and follow your local regulations and guidelines.

About

Veterinary Notebook

Features
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The ultimate toolkit for veterinary medicine. This app features: Basic Translator Notebook Anesthesia monitoring sheet Unit Conversion Calculator CRI calculators for metoclopramide, KCl, and dextrose. Custom calculators for dose, tablets to dispense, CRI's for Reglan, KCl, and dextrose, and transfusion calculator This is a great app for vet assistance, technicians, and doctors in the field. This is not a substitute for medical consult and advice. If you, an animal, or someone you know needs medical advice, please seek a licensed medical professional. Veterinary Notebook is not liable for user error.

Screenshots

PepCal4 screens
Veterinary Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: PepCal at #195 against Veterinary Notebook's unranked. PepCal also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). Veterinary Notebook's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

PepCal costs $2.99 and Veterinary Notebook $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PepCal ships an update every 6 weeks, Veterinary Notebook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PepCal versus Veterinary Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPepCalVeterinary Notebook
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperA & A Design Inc.Summer Youngberg

In-app purchases

None

PepCal

No in-app purchases

None

Veterinary Notebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PepCal free?
PepCal costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Veterinary Notebook free?
Veterinary Notebook costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PepCal or Veterinary Notebook have ads?
Neither PepCal nor Veterinary Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PepCal or Veterinary Notebook?
PepCal ships an update every 6 weeks, and Veterinary Notebook every 3 months. Most recently, PepCal was updated on October 20, 2026 and Veterinary Notebook on May 14, 2026.

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