Comparison

PerioCalc vs StudentRDH Canada

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

Head to head
About

PerioCalc

This educational tool assists dental students and professionals in understanding and applying the latest periodontal classification guidelines for staging and grading periodontitis and peri-implantitis. It offers instant results for case-based learning, focusing on the 2018 Classification.

Highlights
  • Periodontal classification learning
  • Staging and grading of periodontitis
  • Peri-implantitis classification
  • Case-based learning tool
  • Instant results
  • Based on 2018 Classification
Features
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Learn how to implement the new Periodontal Classification including staging and grading. The PerioCalc is an educational periodontal classification calculator that helps dental students and dentists understand what data to consider and how to use these for staging and grading of periodontitis and peri-implantitis consistent with the latest periodontal classification guidelines. The calculator is brief and efficient and provides an opportunity for case-based learning. Staging and grading is based on the 2018 Classification and results are returned instantly after data input. IMPORTANT NOTE: This calculator is an educational tool and should not be used for patient care, medical decisions or to substitute physician diagnosis.

About

StudentRDH Canada

Features
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Pass the NDHCE (National Dental Hygiene Canadian Exam) with confidence! StudentRDH app includes everything you need: • 5000+ practice questions • 17+ study guides • Mock exams What’s NEW? I’m glad you asked! • Level 1, 2, 3 questions that helps you with knowledge, application, and critical thinking • 500+ new drugs questions, so you can boost your confidence in pharmacology • 500+ new WakeUpMemory™ techniques for drugs Join the 30,000+ students who passed with StudentRDH! You will enjoy having everything you need to prepare for the NDHCE in one platform. One login and voila! Start free, with the pre-assessment and free trial. BONUS! Radiology imaging questions: anatomy identification and flashcards. Email us at support@StudentRDH.com if you have any questions. We wish you the best!

Screenshots

PerioCalc4 screens
StudentRDH Canada4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PerioCalc at none against StudentRDH Canada's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. StudentRDH Canada sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PerioCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PerioCalc ships an update every 3 months, StudentRDH Canada every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PerioCalc versus StudentRDH Canada: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerioCalcStudentRDH Canada
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB104 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRutgers, The State University of New JerseyStudentRDH Learning Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PerioCalc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StudentRDH Canada

One-time2
  • Pre-AssessmentFree
  • TrialFree

Questions

Is PerioCalc free?
PerioCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StudentRDH Canada free?
StudentRDH Canada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PerioCalc or StudentRDH Canada have ads?
Neither PerioCalc nor StudentRDH Canada shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PerioCalc or StudentRDH Canada?
PerioCalc ships an update every 3 months, and StudentRDH Canada every 6 weeks. Most recently, PerioCalc was updated on June 7, 2026 and StudentRDH Canada on June 1, 2026.

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