Comparison

STAT EM vs Stable

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

Head to head
About

STAT EM

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
Currently charting
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We’re excited to offer STAT EM, an enhanced version of Pedi STAT, providing medication calculations for neonates to adults. To keep giving you the most up to date content, we’ve moved to a subscription model to keep our app free of advertising. This new version contains pediatric oral antibiotic guidelines and dosing, updated evidence-based algorithms, and neonatal resuscitation management. It also includes adult emergency medication calculations including both weight-based and fixed dosing volumes. We’ve added an AR feature allowing you to use your device to measure the length of child to assist in weight estimations. Finally, you will soon have the ability to save favorites to assist you in finding the content you use most frequently. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stable

This clinical reference app assists critical care nurses and healthcare providers with high-risk concepts, clinical scenarios, and complex topic explanations. It offers practical workflows, safety prompts, and educational modes for quick review or step-by-step learning.

Highlights
  • ED and critical care clinical reference
  • Nursing-focused calculators and dosing support
  • Scenario simulator for clinical reasoning
  • Toxicology and overdose reference
  • SBAR-style communication support
  • Plain-language education
  • Safety reminders
Features
Currently charting
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Stable-ish is a bedside reference and educational assistant for emergency department, ICU, and other critical care nurses and health care providers. Use Stable-ish to review high-risk concepts, think through clinical scenarios, check calculations, organize your approach, and explain complex topics more clearly. The app is designed for fast access, practical nursing workflows, and safety-minded prompts that encourage verification before acting. FEATURES INCLUDE: - ED and critical care clinical reference - Nursing-focused calculators and dosing support - Scenario simulator for clinical reasoning practice - Toxicology and overdose reference topics - ECG and image review support with PHI warning/redaction workflow - SBAR-style communication support with shareable export - Plain-language education with shareable export - Safety reminders for high-risk medications, unstable patients, and escalation points - Educational modes for quick review or step-by-step learning ASK ANYTHING — IN CLINICAL OR PLAIN LANGUAGE Type or speak a clinical question and get a concise, citation-backed answer in three modes: - Bedside — direct and action-oriented - Educational — the deeper “why,” including pathophysiology - Step-by-step — a structured walkthrough CLINICAL TOOLS BUILT FOR THE BEDSIDE - Drip Calculator — adult and pediatric weight-based dosing for pressors, sedation, and emergency infusions - Code Recorder — one-tap event logging during cardiac arrest, with live timer and shareable export - Peds Dose Calc — weight-based dosing for code meds, RSI, fluids, defib, ED meds, and equipment sizing, all in one screen. - Y-Site Medication Compatibility Check — quick visual reference using publicly available data - ECG Reference — rhythm interpretation aid with optional image upload - Lab Trend Explainer — paste values, get a structured interpretation - Resuscitation cheat sheets — PALS and ACLS quick-reference cards with dynamic weight-based dosing - Specialty references — RSI, sepsis, stroke, trauma survey, OB emergencies, anaphylaxis, toxicology, burns, ventilator setup, and more - Training Simulation Scenarios — Enhance your clinical skills with simulated scenarios that provide feedback and suggestions based on your real-time answers. It’s like having a preceptor in your pocket! PRIVACY FIRST - Automatic PHI scrubbing on every question before it leaves your device - Manual blackout tool for ECG photo uploads — cover patient name, MRN, and DOB with a tap - No accounts and no patient records stored on our servers DESIGNED FOR SHIFT USE - Dark mode default with adjustable text scaling - Bookmark answers you want to revisit - Searchable history of past questions - Continuing-education tracker for your certifications - SBAR builder and patient education handout generator WHO IT’S FOR Stable-ish is intended for use by licensed health care personnel—registered nurses and other trained health care professionals working in emergency, critical care, and acute care settings. It is not intended for patients or the general public. IMPORTANT — EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY Stable-ish is an educational and reference tool. It is not a medical device, does not provide medical advice, and does not replace professional clinical judgment, provider orders, pharmacist consultation, hospital policies and procedures, or applicable laws and regulations. AI-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date and must be independently verified before use in any clinical context. Users remain solely responsible for all clinical decisions and actions. Never use this app as the sole basis for patient care decisions. In an emergency, follow your facility’s protocols and contact your medical team. By using Stable-ish, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which are available inside the app and on our website.

Screenshots

STAT EM4 screens
Stable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stable at none against STAT EM's 2. Stable also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. STAT EM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Stable asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for STAT EM against 5.0 for Stable. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STAT EM ships an update every 3 months, Stable monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
STAT EM versus Stable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAT EMStable
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#194 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB46 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJames M Kempema MD PAStable-ish LLC

Customer experience

STAT EM

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stable

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

STAT EM

Subscriptions2
  • STAT EM Monthly$0.991 Month
  • STAT EM Annual$7.991 Year
None

Stable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STAT EM free?
STAT EM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stable free?
Stable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STAT EM or Stable?
STAT EM and Stable are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do STAT EM or Stable have ads?
Neither STAT EM nor Stable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STAT EM or Stable?
STAT EM ships an update every 3 months, and Stable monthly. Most recently, STAT EM was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stable on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, STAT EM or Stable?
STAT EM currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and Stable at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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