Comparison

Pediatric Doses vs MedCalc

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

Head to head
About

Pediatric Doses

This app simplifies pediatric prescription calculations for healthcare professionals. It accurately determines drug doses, equipment sizes, and IV fluid amounts based on a child's weight. Users can also create custom medication lists for personalized calculations.

Highlights
  • Pediatric dose calculation
  • Equipment size calculation
  • IV fluid calculation
  • Customizable medication notebook
  • Intuitive and easy to use
  • Regular updates
Features
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Pediatric Prescription Made Simple! Calculate drug doses, equipment sizes, and IV fluids with precision. Transform your practice with intuitive app. Make pediatric care easier with our Pediatric Doses app. Just enter a child's weight, and quickly get the right drug doses, equipment sizes, and IV fluid amounts. It's accurate and works for newborns to older kids. Create your own pediatric dose notebook — add custom drug categories and medications tailored to your practice, and let the app calculate doses automatically. Pediatric Doses is easy to use, making your work smoother and more efficient. It's designed for all healthcare professionals, fitting right into your daily routine. With regular updates, Pediatric Doses keeps you up-to-date, helping you provide the best care for kids. Get all the calculations you need fast, all in one place. Also, Pediatric Doses has a simple design that ensures accessibility for all healthcare professionals, fostering a seamless integration into your daily workflow. Stay updated with regular enhancements, and elevate the standards of pediatric care with precise calculations at your fingertips. Terms of Use: https://hvalabs.com/terms-and-conditions/

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. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoZtIn4_znD4dlR_uvF_JtKkco9ygaw-ziiEXYD6PL8 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/189TpeMSzWfzfg1Ov55Huq-EI1oKV3NShIOJUuSZi7Qg

Screenshots

Pediatric Doses4 screens
MedCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MedCalc at 5.0 against Pediatric Doses's 4.3. MedCalc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Pediatric Doses's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pediatric Doses sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MedCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MedCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pediatric Doses has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pediatric Doses ships an update every 6 weeks, MedCalc every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pediatric Doses versus MedCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPediatric DosesMedCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHVALABS, LLC亭 邓

Customer experience

Pediatric Doses

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

MedCalc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pediatric Doses

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Plan7 Days trial$34.991 Year
1 purchases

MedCalc

One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$5.99

Questions

Is Pediatric Doses free?
Pediatric Doses is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MedCalc free?
MedCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pediatric Doses or MedCalc?
MedCalc is rated higher. Pediatric Doses averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while MedCalc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pediatric Doses or MedCalc have ads?
Pediatric Doses shows ads; MedCalc does not.
Which is updated more often, Pediatric Doses or MedCalc?
Pediatric Doses ships an update every 6 weeks, and MedCalc every 4 days. Most recently, Pediatric Doses was updated on October 25, 2026 and MedCalc on October 25, 2026.

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