# STAT EM vs Ophthalmology Toolbox

STAT EM and Ophthalmology Toolbox both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ophthalmology Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 33% of STAT EM's. Ophthalmology Toolbox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). STAT EM's advantage is chart position (#170 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STAT EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ophthalmology Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for STAT EM against 4.2 for Ophthalmology Toolbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of STAT EM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ophthalmology Toolbox's.

STAT EM ships an update every 6 weeks, Ophthalmology Toolbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STAT EM | Ophthalmology Toolbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ophthalmology-toolbox/id6769778936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James M Kempema MD PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519534589) | [Taha Khayat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141543223) |

## What reviewers say

### STAT EM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stat-em/id6502918236)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This medical app provides medication calculations for patients from neonates to adults, featuring updated evidence-based algorithms and emergency medication dosing. It includes pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, neonatal resuscitation management, and an augmented reality feature for weight estimation. Future updates will allow users to save favorite content.

**Highlights:** Medication calculations (neonates to adults), Pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines, Updated evidence-based algorithms, Neonatal resuscitation management, Adult emergency medication calculations, AR weight estimation feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAT EM Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| STAT EM Annual | $7.99 | per year |


### Ophthalmology Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ophthalmology-toolbox/id6769778936)

A comprehensive medical reference and screening tool for eye care professionals. It offers a suite of clinical utilities including medication guides, vision conversion tables, fundus photography, and color vision testing, designed for efficient use in clinical settings.

**Highlights:** Eye Drops Guide, VA Conversion Table, Retina Viewer, Nine-Gaze Camera, Ishihara Test, IPD Measurement, Amsler Grid, Cobalt Blue Screen

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STAT EM free?

STAT EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ophthalmology Toolbox free?

Ophthalmology Toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, STAT EM or Ophthalmology Toolbox?

Ophthalmology Toolbox is rated higher. STAT EM averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Ophthalmology Toolbox averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do STAT EM or Ophthalmology Toolbox have ads?

Neither STAT EM nor Ophthalmology Toolbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STAT EM or Ophthalmology Toolbox?

STAT EM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ophthalmology Toolbox monthly. Most recently, STAT EM was updated on November 8, 2026 and Ophthalmology Toolbox on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*