PALS Fast vs Pediatric Anesthesia Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PALS Fast
This medical app provides quick access to Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) treatment guidelines. It simplifies complex algorithms into an interactive, user-friendly interface for immediate use during pediatric emergencies or as a study aid.
- PALS systemic approach guide
- Pediatric arrest algorithm
- Drug dosage calculator
- Code timer with alarms
- Interactive response-based information
- Age-appropriate vitals reference
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PALS Fast is a highly efficient engine to get you the correct treatment during Pediatric Advanced Life Support, fast! Rather than comb through pages of algorithms you just click one or two buttons to guide you to the correct page. Each page contains the bare essentials *current* for 2017. Fast! The tab controller gives one access to the major topics covered in the PALS manual. These topics include the PALS systemic approach to the seriously ill child, age-appropriate vitals, the pediatric arrest algorithm, CPR summary, shock management and diagnosis, a Glascow calculator, the bradycardia and tachycardia algorithm, and the post-resuscitation algorithm. A comprehensive drug calculator has all the drugs listed in the PALS manual. Select the drug and patient weight and you get the correct dosing. There is also a code timer that alarms every two minutes to remind you to recheck vitals or give medications. This is a great study guide for the PALS exam. The topics are simplified to the essentials. Moreover, one can use this app during a pediatric code. This is because it does not just hash out information like a book: the app is interactive and will give out information based on your responses for the situation. Never before has this topic been easier to handle. Use the app for the PICU, ER, ICU or the floor; or, use the app as a study tool when you are nearing recertification. Either way, you will not be disappointed.
Pediatric Anesthesia Calc
This medical tool assists anesthesia providers in quickly and safely calculating weight-based drug dosages for infants and children. It features a comprehensive library of common pediatric anesthesia medications and includes quick-reference guides for airway equipment. An internet connection is not required for use.
- Weight-based drug dosing
- Infant, neonate, and child support
- Airway equipment sizing guides
- Dose conversion calculator
- Offline functionality
- Updated medication data
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The Pediatric Anesthesia Calculator is a fast, reliable tool designed specifically for anesthesia providers. Whether you’re familiar with pediatrics or not, this app helps you safely and quickly calculate weight-based drug dosages for infants and children. The app includes a comprehensive library of common pediatric anesthesia medications with suggested dose ranges based on weight and age. Key Features: • Pediatric anesthesia drug dosing by weight (kg or lb) • Support for infants, neonates, and children • Quick-reference guides for airway equipment sizing • Built-in calculator for easy dose conversion • No internet connection required Why choose Peds Anesthesia Calculator? • Continuously updated with relevant medication data • Clean, simple interface for use in high-pressure situations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pediatric Anesthesia Calc at 5.0 against PALS Fast's 2.3. Pediatric Anesthesia Calc also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). PALS Fast's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
PALS Fast costs $2.99 and Pediatric Anesthesia Calc $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pediatric Anesthesia Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of PALS Fast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pediatric Anesthesia Calc's.
PALS Fast ships an update every 10 months, Pediatric Anesthesia Calc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PALS Fast | Pediatric Anesthesia Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #195 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | Crystal Clear Solutions | Apreciax |
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PALS Fast
Pediatric Anesthesia Calc
In-app purchases
PALS Fast
No in-app purchases
Pediatric Anesthesia Calc
No in-app purchases
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