Comparison

AMS Eval vs AnestICU Quick Reference

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

Head to head
About

AMS Eval

Assess and track altitude sickness symptoms using the Lake Louise Score system. This app guides users through questions, records vital signs, and provides severity classifications. It works offline and exports detailed PDF reports, making it ideal for remote environments.

Highlights
  • Lake Louise Score assessment
  • Track SpO2 and heart rate
  • Monitor multiple individuals
  • Offline functionality
  • GPS and barometric altitude detection
  • Export PDF reports
  • Altitude sickness reference material
Features
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Monitor Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) in the field with the Lake Louise Score system. AMS Eval helps mountaineers, trekkers, expedition leaders, and medical professionals assess and track altitude sickness symptoms using the internationally recognized Lake Louise Scoring system (2018 Consensus). FEATURES: • Lake Louise Score assessment with guided, step-by-step questions • Track SpO2 and heart rate readings alongside AMS evaluations • Monitor multiple people on your expedition • Automatic GPS and barometric altitude detection • Works completely offline — sync when connected via iCloud • Export detailed PDF reports via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or Files • Built-in educational reference content for altitude sickness • Severity classification: Mild, Moderate, and Severe AMS • Dark mode support and full accessibility DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD: AMS Eval is built to work in remote, high-altitude environments where internet connectivity is unavailable. All data is stored locally on your device and syncs automatically via iCloud when a connection becomes available. WHO IS IT FOR: • Mountaineers and high-altitude trekkers • Expedition leaders and guides • Wilderness medicine practitioners • Search and rescue teams • Medical professionals working at altitude • Anyone ascending to high altitude MEDICAL REFERENCE: Based on the 2018 Lake Louise Consensus for AMS diagnosis. Includes built-in reference material about altitude sickness symptoms, prevention strategies, and treatment guidelines. IMPORTANT: This app is for informational and tracking purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified medical professional for serious symptoms.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Anesthesiology and intensive care protocols
  • Integrated clinical calculators
  • Arterial blood gas interpretation
  • Continuous infusions (BIC)
  • Anesthetic and vasoactive drug doses
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Hemodynamic management
Features
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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/

Screenshots

AMS Eval4 screens
AnestICU Quick Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AMS Eval at none against AnestICU Quick Reference's 2. On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AnestICU Quick Reference sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AMS Eval asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AMS Eval versus AnestICU Quick Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMS EvalAnestICU Quick Reference
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB39 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJames WilliamsLuis Henrique Martins Goncalves

Customer experience

AMS Eval

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AnestICU Quick Reference

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AMS Eval

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AnestICU Quick Reference

Subscriptions2
  • AnestICU Premium Mensal14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • AnestICU14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AMS Eval free?
AMS Eval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnestICU Quick Reference free?
AnestICU Quick Reference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AMS Eval or AnestICU Quick Reference have ads?
Neither AMS Eval nor AnestICU Quick Reference shows ads.

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