ASCVD Risk vs CKD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASCVD Risk
This medical calculator helps healthcare professionals assess a patient's 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease using the latest ACC/AHA guidelines. It also computes traditional risk factors like Framingham and NCEP scores.
- ASCVD 10-year risk assessment
- Pooled Cohort Risk Equations
- Framingham Risk calculation
- NCEP and Metabolic Syndrome scores
- BMI and GFR computation
- Part of comprehensive Medical Calculator System
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"Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment Tool" "Pooled Cohort Risk Equations, 2013" ***From the new ACC/AHA Guidelines*** The ASCVD 10y Risk Assessment algorithm presented here is the new "Pooled Cohort Risk Equations" from the Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk of the ACC/AHA. It calculates the 10-year primary risk of ASCVD (atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease) among patients without established cardiovascular disease who are between 40 and 79 years of age. You can also compute the traditional Framingham Risk, NCEP, Metabolic Syndrome, BMI, GFR, etc. ASCVD Risk App is part of MediCalc®, the best and most comprehensive "Medical Calculator System™" in the world (continuosly updated). It performs automatic computation of more than 450 clinical formulas, equations & scores "commonly used" in medical practice. MediCalc® features the innovative MULTICALX™ Master panels for combined calculations, they assure convenience and accuracy. It also includes valuable "point of care information". +Unique reference, productivity and decision support tool. +Trusted resource with proven and reliable data processing. +For physicians, residents, med students, PAs and NPs... +Developed by Board-certified physicians in the US. +Highly acclaimed, reviewed and tested (since 1996). -------------------------------------------------- The MediCalc® FEATURES: (the best and proven clinical data processing) * arithmetical processing * automatic unit conversion * MULTICALX™ Panels * multiple-unit entries * color-coded normal-abnormal outputs * normal values (ranges & limits) * automatic range-checks (limits) * intuitive user interface * easy navigation and info access * Search bar with filters * smart decimal rounding * Système International notation * tables of parameters * mobile & online (free access) * expanded equation views * fully referenced * highly organized and standardized -------------------------------------------------- MediCalc® is part of the ScyMed® Network of MedicalApps, and the first and most comprehensive Medical Calculator System™ in the world, online since 1996... (tens of thousands of users & free online access). Available in spanish and italian.
CKD
This app assists healthcare professionals in discussing new or potential Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) diagnoses with patients. It provides guidance for navigating these sensitive conversations effectively.
- Patient conversation guidance
- CKD diagnosis support
- Clinician tool
- Risk assessment assistance
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A guide to help clinicians navigate a potentially difficult conversation with patients who have a new or at risk for a CKD diagnosis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CKD at Free against ASCVD Risk's $2.99. CKD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
CKD is free to download; ASCVD Risk costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CKD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
ASCVD Risk ships an update every 19 months, CKD every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASCVD Risk | CKD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ScyMed, Inc | Island Peer Review Organization, Inc |
Customer experience
ASCVD Risk
CKD
In-app purchases
ASCVD Risk
No in-app purchases
CKD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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