Comparison

Pedbone vs e.Medpedia

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

Head to head
About

Pedbone

This app serves as an online reference database for pediatric plain film radiography. It includes illustrative cases of various diseases as seen on radiographic films. Future updates plan to add a positioning guide for children.

Highlights
  • Paediatric plain film radiography database
  • Illustrative disease case examples
  • Radiographic film analysis
  • Future positioning guide
Features
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PedBone is a radiological reference collection focused on the development of the pediatric skeleton. The app provides radiographs from different age groups and helps users compare typical age-related changes and developmental stages of the skeleton. Content is organized by anatomical region, age and, where available, sex. On iPad, anatomical regions can also be selected directly using a graphical skeleton overview. PedBone also includes selected radiological cases illustrating typical findings and diseases in children and adolescents. Features: • Overview by anatomical region • Age-dependent reference radiographs • Selection by male, female and unknown • Skeletal age references • Graphical navigation using a skeleton overview • Zooming and panning of radiographic images • Selected radiological cases • German and English user interface • Baseline content available offline • Updateable medical content PedBone is intended especially for professionals and trainees in radiology, pediatrics and medical education, as well as other healthcare professionals interested in pediatric imaging. Important notice: PedBone is not a medical device and is intended solely as an information and reference source. The content does not replace medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment decisions. Medical decisions must not be made solely on the basis of the information provided in this app.

About

e.Medpedia

This digital medical encyclopedia provides quick access to information from Springer's medical reference works. It features over 34 reference works across 12 specialties, authored by thousands of experts and continuously updated. The app offers a powerful search function and can be used online or offline.

Highlights
  • Access over 34 medical reference works
  • Content from 12 medical specialties
  • Authored by 4000+ clinical experts
  • Online and offline usability
  • Comfortable and fast search function
  • Includes images, tables, and videos
Features
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e.Medpedia ist die digitale Enzyklopädie für Ärztinnen und Ärzte und ermöglicht das schnelle Nachschlagen auf Basis medizinischer Standardwerke von Springer. Enthalten sind über 34 Referenzwerke aus 12 Fachgebieten. Die über Peer-Review-Verfahren begutachteten Einträge werden von über 4000 erfahrenen klinischen Expertinnen und Experten verfasst und fortlaufend aktualisiert. Funktionen der App: • Komfortable Suchfunktion mit schneller Erkennung der Suchwörter • Enthält alle Inhalte von über 34 Referenzwerken aus dem Springer Medizin Verlag • Online und offline nutzbar • Über 18.000 Querverlinkungen zwischen den einzelnen Einträgen • Verfasst von über 4000 renommierten Fachärztinnen und Fachärzten, gesichert mit Peer-Review-Verfahren • Inklusive unzähliger Abbildungen, klinischer Bilder, Tabellen und Schemata sowie Videos • Viele Einträge werden um aktuelle Artikel aus den Springer Fachzeitschriften ergänzt • Weitere Fachgebiete werden kontinuierlich erweitert • Die bestehenden Einträge werden fortlaufend aktualisiert • Über 9000 Einzelbeiträge, Zahl ständig wachsend e.Medpedia kann kostenlos getestet und dann über ein Springer Medizin e.Med- bzw. e.Medpedia-Abo genutzt werden. Einige Kliniken und Fachgesellschaften haben bereits eine Lizenz erworben und stellen e.Medpedia ihren Mitarbeitenden/Mitgliedern kostenlos zur Verfügung.

Screenshots

Pedbone4 screens
e.Medpedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: e.Medpedia at Free against Pedbone's $3.99. e.Medpedia also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). Pedbone's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

e.Medpedia is free to download; Pedbone costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedbone ships an update every 8 months, e.Medpedia every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pedbone versus e.Medpedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedbonee.Medpedia
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB29 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperChristian SchrammSpringer Medizin DE

Customer experience

Pedbone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

e.Medpedia

Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

In-app purchases

None

Pedbone

No in-app purchases

None

e.Medpedia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pedbone free?
Pedbone costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is e.Medpedia free?
e.Medpedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pedbone or e.Medpedia have ads?
Neither Pedbone nor e.Medpedia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pedbone or e.Medpedia?
Pedbone ships an update every 8 months, and e.Medpedia every 3 months. Most recently, Pedbone was updated on October 26, 2026 and e.Medpedia on October 24, 2026.

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