Comparison

HINTS Exam vs Med Suspend

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

Head to head
About

HINTS Exam

This medical app streamlines the HINTS exam process using a smartphone for improved patient outcomes. It facilitates quick screenings, records videos for review, and aids in detecting nystagmus and other critical indicators, particularly in urgent care settings.

Highlights
  • Streamlined HINTS exam process
  • Posterior CVA detection
  • Video recording for review
  • Slow-motion video playback
  • Screening questions for stroke workup indication
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This app was developed to enhance the HINTS exam by using a smartphone to better facilitate effective exam implementation and improve posterior CVA detection for enhanced patient outcomes within primary care, urgent care, and emergency care settings. This application allows for a streamlined screening process, with most full exams being concluded within five minutes from the start, and subjectively, being able to replay the exam video at half-speed allowed for a much easier and more confident assessment of nystagmus direction, skew deviation, and head impulse test corrective saccade with correct training and understanding of the exam's application. The smartphone application starts by taking the user through several screening questions to help determine if the application is appropriate or if a stroke workup is highly indicated. Videos are recorded for review and can be slowed down for optimal evaluation.

About

Med Suspend

Features
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MedSuspend – Safety, speed, and precision in preoperative decisions. Developed by doctors for doctors, MedSuspend is the essential app for anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians, residents, and dental surgeons involved in preoperative evaluations. With a complete focus on medication suspension and reintroduction, the app provides clear, organized, and technical information on over 100 drugs commonly used in clinical and dental practice. What MedSuspend offers: • Objective, evidence-based guidance on when to suspend, maintain, or reintroduce medications in the perioperative setting • Surgical risks classified by drug type (bleeding, anesthetic interactions, cardiovascular risk, metabolic complications, and more) • Specific recommendations for scenarios involving stents, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, antidiabetics, NSAIDs, antibiotics, and psychotropics • Exclusive content for dental anesthesia and outpatient procedures Clinical intelligence combined with digital practicality: • Reduced time in pre-anesthetic assessments with immediate access to critical information • Medical terminology and structure based on trusted sources such as SBHCI, SBRAFH, FDA, Micromedex, ANVISA, ACC/AHA, and international guidelines • Clean, objective interface optimized for hospitals and clinics • Frequent updates with new medications and recommendations based on the latest evidence Perfect for: • Anesthesiologists who need to quickly assess thrombotic versus bleeding risks • Surgeons and clinicians deciding whether to suspend medications before elective surgery • Dentists and implant specialists treating patients on anticoagulants, bisphosphonates, or immunosuppressants • Residents and interns who want to learn with structured, reliable content • Healthcare professionals managing perioperative risk and seeking safety and evidence-based support in their decisions Additional features: • Multilingual support (Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese) • Favorites system to save frequently used medications • Continuous updates based on current medical and pharmacological guidelines • Fully offline functionality – access guaranteed even without an internet connection • One-time purchase, no subscriptions – lifetime access to full content MedSuspend is not a dosage calculator. It is exclusively designed to guide healthcare professionals on the perioperative management of medications, with a scientific, validated, and safety-oriented approach. Real feedback: “I use it daily during patient evaluations. Extremely useful.” – Dr. Rodrigo M., Anesthesiologist “It clarified doubts I’ve always had about managing anticoagulated patients.” – Dr. Larissa F., Dental Surgeon Safety, science, and responsibility. MedSuspend does not replace clinical judgment, but provides technical information to support safe, fast, and guideline-based decisions. Download now and bring precision medicine to the center of your preoperative care. MedSuspend: the smart choice before surgery.

Screenshots

HINTS Exam3 screens
Med Suspend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HINTS Exam at Free against Med Suspend's $2.99. Med Suspend's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On 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

HINTS Exam is free to download; Med Suspend costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
HINTS Exam versus Med Suspend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHINTS ExamMed Suspend
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEPage, Inc.MedCalc

In-app purchases

None

HINTS Exam

No in-app purchases

None

Med Suspend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HINTS Exam free?
HINTS Exam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Med Suspend free?
Med Suspend costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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