# Pediatric Doses vs MedCalc

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.

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.

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.

Pediatric Doses ships an update every 6 weeks, MedCalc every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pediatric Doses | MedCalc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pediatric-doses/id6475358844/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcalc/id6760578537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HVALABS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875666107) | [亭 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570848574) |

## What reviewers say

### Pediatric Doses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pediatric-doses/id6475358844)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Plan | $34.99 | per year |


### MedCalc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medcalc/id6760578537)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Plan | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 27, 2026 and MedCalc on October 28, 2026.

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