Comparison

kidney.wiki vs PREP Self

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

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About

kidney.wiki

This app provides free access to pediatric nephrology educational resources and tools for medical professionals. It includes calculators for eGFR, kidney replacement therapy, and fluid volumes, along with links to guidelines and other nephrology resources.

Highlights
  • Pediatric CKiD U25 eGFR calculator
  • Kidney replacement therapy (KRT) calculator
  • Adult CKD-EPI eGFR calculator
  • Body water and body surface area calculator
  • Peritoneal and hemodialysis adequacy calculators
  • Links to nephrology FOAMed resources
  • Latest nephrology guidelines (KDIGO, KDOQI)
Features
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kidney.wiki is a free open access medical education resource dedicated to pediatric nephrology. This app is for educational use by medical professionals and cannot be used to evaluate medical conditions or be used to diagnose or treat patients. If you are a patient, please see your doctor for evaluation. The content on this app should not replace the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and their physician. Tools include a pediatric CKiD U25 eGFR calculator, CKiD time to kidney replacement therapy (KRT) calculator, adult CKD-EPI eGFR calculator, total body water and body surface area (BSA) calculator (for children and adults), blood volume and plasma volume calculator (pediatric and adult), fractional excretion of magnesium calculator, tacrolimus hematocrit adjustment calculator, peritoneal dialysis (PD) adequacy calculator, hemodialysis (HD) adequacy calculator including Daugirdas equations and standard Kt/V. Find links to other nephrology FOAMed resources and a whole host of other resources, such as the latest nephrology guidelines including KDIGO and KDOQI. ------ In today's fast-paced world, accessing essential information in pediatric nephrology can be a challenge. Valuable content is often locked away behind registration or paywalls, hidden within academic literature, or difficult to locate when time is of the essence. kidney.wiki aims to transform knowledge sharing by consolidating the best available information from various sources and presenting it in a user-friendly, easily accessible format – completely free of charge. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and open collaboration. While kidney.wiki maintains editorial review to ensure consistency and quality, we embrace the opportunity to present different viewpoints and approaches. In cases where consensus is lacking, we will clearly outline the controversy and offer multiple reasonable solutions. We actively encourage users to contribute their insights and feedback, helping us keep our platform up-to-date and of the highest quality. Join us on our journey to reshape medical education and empower healthcare professionals in the field of pediatric nephrology. Welcome to kidney.wiki.

About

PREP Self

Access trusted pediatric learning content through a new mobile app. Build a personalized question bank by selecting blocks from various content areas to fit your learning style and schedule. Earn CME credits and MOC points with each block.

Highlights
  • Trusted PREP content
  • Customizable question bank
  • Case-based questions
  • Earn CME credits
  • Earn MOC points
  • Modern user interface
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Trusted PREP® Content, New Mobile App! For nearly 45 years, the PREP Self-Assessment Program has been a trusted source for pediatric learning and professional growth. Now, we're reimagining the experience. Meet PREP Blocks: A new, customizable way to access the same trusted PREP questions you know and value, designed to fit your learning style, pace, and schedule. • Enjoy a modern, user-friendly interface with a long-awaited mobile app and new desktop experience • Build a Question Bank by selecting blocks from content areas that match your goals • 20 case-based questions per block • Earn up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 4 MOC Part 2 Points with each block

Screenshots

kidney.wiki4 screens
PREP Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: kidney.wiki at 5.0 against PREP Self's 3.7. kidney.wiki also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

kidney.wiki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of kidney.wiki's written reviews are positive against 67% of PREP Self's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
kidney.wiki versus PREP Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterkidney.wikiPREP Self
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings) — better3.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better9
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRyan TownAmerican Academy of Pediatrics

Customer experience

kidney.wiki

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PREP Self

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

kidney.wiki

No in-app purchases

None

PREP Self

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kidney.wiki free?
kidney.wiki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PREP Self free?
PREP Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, kidney.wiki or PREP Self?
kidney.wiki is rated higher. kidney.wiki averages 5.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PREP Self averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.
Do kidney.wiki or PREP Self have ads?
Neither kidney.wiki nor PREP Self shows ads.

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