EBMRef vs Atlas CME
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EBMRef
Access summaries of landmark medical research across specialties. Quickly find key trial details like interventions, outcomes, and clinical relevance for bedside reference. Intended for educational use, it's a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice.
- Landmark research summaries
- Organized by medical specialty
- Key trial details (name, year, interventions, outcomes)
- Clinical relevance distilled
- Quick bedside access
- Educational and informational
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EBMRef is a comprehensive evidence-based medicine reference for physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, medical students, and other healthcare learners. Review landmark clinical trials, explore concise evidence summaries, learn essential EBM terminology, and quickly find the details that matter for clinical interpretation all in one focused reference. FEATURES • Hundreds of landmark clinical trials across medical and surgical specialties • Concise key takeaways and clinically relevant major findings • Detailed study design, population, interventions, outcomes, and limitations • Browse and filter trials by specialty, publication year, study type, and open-access status • Searchable library of evidence-based medicine terminology and concepts • Direct PubMed links for source verification • Related articles and random trial discovery • Favorites, global search, recent searches, and personal notes EBMRef connects foundational evidence-based medicine concepts with practical clinical research appraisal. Whether you are reviewing a landmark trial, comparing evidence across specialties, or checking study methods and limitations, the app makes relevant information easy to find. Created by Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC (“RK.MD”), an academic adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist committed to free, open-access medical education. Learn more at https://rk.md EBMRef is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional judgment, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical findings and calculations must be independently verified and interpreted in the context of the individual patient. Seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition. Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice because of information provided by this app.
Atlas CME
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Atlas CME helps clinicians keep continuing education records organized and ready for renewal. TRACK REQUIREMENTS See progress for each license and requirement set, review what needs attention, and customize your tracking setup. CAPTURE EVERY ACTIVITY Scan a certificate, import a photo or PDF, or log CME manually—including custom categories. Clear matches are added automatically; uncertain certificates are sent to Activity for your review. KEEP A COMPLETE RECORD Search your CME history, review pending items, edit entries, and keep certificate evidence with each record. GENERATE REPORTS Build and export CME activity reports for renewal, credentialing, or your own records. CREDENTIALING VAULT Organize licenses, training, affiliations, insurance, health records, malpractice history, disclosures, and supporting documents in one private workspace. Atlas CME is a professional organization tool. It does not provide medical advice or replace requirements published by a licensing board. Always verify official requirements before relying on a deadline or calculation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://atlascme.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EBMRef at none against Atlas CME's 2. Atlas CME's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Atlas CME sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. EBMRef asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | EBMRef | Atlas CME |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rishi Kumar | Atlas CME |
In-app purchases
EBMRef
No in-app purchases
Atlas CME
- Atlas Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
- Atlas Pro Annual$14.991 Year









