PediGrowth vs AnestICU Quick Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PediGrowth
This app provides comprehensive pediatric growth assessment tools for children from birth to 20 years. It includes specialized growth charts, developmental milestones, and blood pressure percentiles, built with clinical precision.
- WHO Child Growth Standards
- Down Syndrome & Cerebral Palsy charts
- Developmental milestone tracking
- Pediatric blood pressure percentiles
- Prematurity correction
- Offline functionality
- Multi-language support
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PediGrowth: pediatric growth with clinical precision Built by a pediatrician for pediatricians, PediGrowth brings together everything you need to assess growth and development from birth to 20 years ā including special populations that no other app covers. GROWTH CHARTS - WHO Child Growth Standards (0-19 years): weight, height, head circumference, and BMI-for-age - Down Syndrome charts (CDC/Zemel 2015, 0-18 years): validated condition-specific curves - Cerebral Palsy charts (Brooks 2011, 2-20 years): stratified by GMFCS level (I through V) - Interactive SVG charts with percentile curves (P3, P15, P50, P85, P97) - Automatic nutritional classification (SISVAN/WHO cutpoints) DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES - CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early" milestones (2-60 months) for typical children - Down Syndrome milestones (AAP 2024, Palomo et al.) with P25/P50/P75 ranges - Integrated milestone tracking within each child's profile PEDIATRIC BLOOD PRESSURE - AAP 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline percentiles - ERICA tables for Brazilian adolescents (12-17 years) - Passive reference values + full classification when BP is measured MORE FEATURES - Prematurity correction with day-level precision (gestational weeks + days) - Target height (Tanner mid-parental method) with z-score projection to adult stature - Growth velocity (cm/year) - Body surface area (Mosteller & Haycock methods) - Quick calculator ā no registration needed - Save children with full measurement history - JSON backup and export for data portability PRIVACY & CONVENIENCE - 100% offline ā no internet required, no data leaves your device - Dark mode with warm earthy tones - 9 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Turkish, Indonesian, and Vietnamese FREE VERSION - Full growth assessment for 1 child - 20 quick calculator evaluations - All charts, milestones, blood pressure, dark mode, and 9 languages included PRO UPGRADE (one-time purchase) - Unlimited children - Unlimited calculator uses - Backup export/import WHY PEDIGROWTH? - Only app combining WHO + Down Syndrome + Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS) growth charts - Only app with integrated developmental milestones (CDC + DS AAP 2024) alongside growth - Only app with ERICA blood pressure tables for Brazilian adolescents - Based on published, peer-reviewed standards (WHO, CDC, AAP) - Transparent methodology ā all formulas verifiable IMPORTANT NOTICE This app is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult a healthcare professional. Download now for comprehensive pediatric growth assessment in the palm of your hand.
AnestICU Quick Reference
A quick reference platform for anesthesiologists, intensivists, and emergency physicians. It provides protocols, calculators, drug doses, and clinical tools, functioning entirely offline for rapid access during patient care.
- Anesthesiology and intensive care protocols
- Integrated clinical calculators
- Arterial blood gas interpretation
- Continuous infusions (BIC)
- Anesthetic and vasoactive drug doses
- Mechanical ventilation
- Hemodynamic management
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AnestICU AnestICU is a quick-reference platform developed by an anesthesiologist, for anesthesiologists, intensivists, emergency physicians, residents, and medical students. The app brings together protocols, calculators, medication doses, tables, algorithms, and clinical tools in one place, providing quick access to information commonly used in anesthesia, critical care, and emergency medicine. Designed for real-world practice in the operating room, ICU, emergency department, and post-anesthesia care unit, AnestICU organizes content in a clear and intuitive way, helping healthcare professionals quickly find important information during patient care. Key Features ⢠Anesthesiology and critical care protocols ⢠Integrated clinical calculators ⢠Arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation ⢠Continuous infusions (BIC) ⢠Anesthetic, vasoactive, and emergency medication dosing ⢠Mechanical ventilation ⢠Hemodynamic management ⢠Cardiac arrest and perioperative emergencies ⢠Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) ⢠Obstetrics and obstetric anesthesia ⢠Pediatrics and neonatal anesthesia ⢠Neonatal resuscitation ⢠Rapid sequence induction (RSI) ⢠Pre-anesthetic assessment ⢠Neuromuscular blockade monitoring with TOF ⢠Anesthetic depth monitoring (BIS and CONOX) ⢠Cerebral oximetry (NIRS) ⢠Anesthesia for patients with pacemakers ⢠Antiarrhythmic medications ⢠Fluid therapy and transfusion medicine ⢠Clinical scales and scores ⢠Reference tables ⢠Ultrasound / POCUS ⢠Ultrasound anatomy ⢠Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks ⢠Regional anesthesia and perioperative medicine content Quick Reference Tools AnestICU includes calculators and tools designed to facilitate common clinical decisions and calculations, including blood gas analysis, medication dosing, continuous infusions, endotracheal tube fixation in premature infants, clinical assessment, and other applications. Content is structured to reduce the time spent searching for information across different sources, allowing quick access directly from your smartphone or tablet. Designed for Daily Practice The interface is designed for rapid clinical reference, with simple navigation and direct access to the main areas of the app. The goal is to bring frequently used information for professionals caring for surgical and critically ill patients together on a single platform. Works Offline AnestICU content remains available even without an internet connection. This makes it possible to use the app in operating rooms, ICUs, emergency departments, ambulances, hospitals, and other environments where connectivity may be limited. Continuous Updates AnestICU is continuously evolving. New protocols, calculators, algorithms, educational content, and performance improvements are regularly added to expand its usefulness in clinical practice. Disclaimer AnestICU is a clinical decision-support tool intended for healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgment, institutional protocols, local guidelines, or individualized patient assessment. Diagnostic and therapeutic decisions remain the responsibility of the treating healthcare professional. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnestICU Quick Reference at 100% against PediGrowth's 0%. AnestICU Quick Reference also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PediGrowth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AnestICU Quick Reference sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PediGrowth ships an update every 3 months, AnestICU Quick Reference every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PediGrowth | AnestICU Quick Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews ā better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 16.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Iuri Almeida | Luis Henrique Martins Goncalves |
Customer experience
PediGrowth
AnestICU Quick Reference
In-app purchases
PediGrowth
- PediGrowth Pro$4.99
AnestICU Quick Reference
- AnestICU Premium Mensal14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- AnestICU14 Days trial$29.991 Year
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