Comparison

FP Notebook vs Pedi QuikCalc 5

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

Head to head
About

FP Notebook

A comprehensive medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians, offering rapid access to over 6100 interlinked topic pages. Content is updated monthly through literature reviews and conferences, providing up-to-date information for medical professionals.

Highlights
  • Rapid access medical reference
  • Over 6100 interlinked topic pages
  • Content updated monthly
  • 31 specialty books
  • 700+ chapters
  • Point-of-care tool
Features
Currently charting
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Family Practice Notebook is a rapid access, point-of-care medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians. Started in 1995, this collection now contains over 6100 interlinked topic pages divided into a tree of 31 specialty books and over 700 chapters. FP Notebook’s content is updated monthly with systematic literature reviews and conferences. Please purchase an auto-renewing subscription to receive the latest content. The text content for this mobile application is identical to its online counterparts: fpnotebook.com and fpnotebook.com/mobile. Although access to this application is not restricted, the information found here is intended for use by medical providers. Non-clinical users may find the material challenging to understand, and should address specific medical concerns with their medical providers. Try before you buy with a 14-day FREE trial. After that it's only $24.99/year for access, including continuous content updates. Privacy Policy/Terms & Conditions - http://www.fpnotebook.com/disclaimer.htm

About

Pedi QuikCalc 5

This medical calculator provides instant access to weight-based drug dosing, IV fluid rates, and weight conversions for pediatric care. It features a modern, customizable interface with quick access to frequently used tools and updated drug information.

Highlights
  • Weight-based drug dosing
  • IV fluid rate calculation
  • Weight conversions
  • Customizable home screen
  • Formulary updates
  • Drug search and filtering
  • Dark mode support
Features
Currently charting
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Pedi QuikCalc 5 is the latest version of the highly rated and reviewed Pedi QuikCalc, giving you instant access to weight-based drug dosing, IV fluid rates, weight conversions, and so much more. Completely rewritten from the ground up, Pedi QuikCalc 5 is faster, clearer and fully customizable. New features include a clean, modern interface, a customizable home screen, customizable drug dosing with notes, Favorites and automatic formulary updates, and support for more devices in any orientation! * "The first application I place on the front screen of my new smartphone," Andrew Schuman, MD, Contemporary Pediatrics Best Tech Supplement (Sep 2021) * "Top 10 apps for pediatrics" Contemporary Pediatrics review (Feb 2017) * RANKED #3 in the Pediatric Annals review "10 Useful Apps for Everyday Pediatric Use" (May 2012) * RATED 4.5/5 stars by iMedicalApps "a must-have for anyone who sees children in their practice." (Sep 2012) * "Updated PediQuikCalc app is a great tool for Pediatricians" iMedicalApps (Jul 2014) * "Top 10 Family Medicine Apps" iMedicalApps (Dec 2014) * "Very Useful Outpatient Pediatric Tool" PedsApps (Mar 2013) Here's what users are saying: "A must have app for every pediatrician! Nothing like it out there." "Indispensable app for busy Pediatricians" "Great app _INCREDIBLE_ support!" "If I was only allowed to pick one app... this would be the one" "Has eliminated the need to use about 5 separate apps" "LOVE THIS APP! Saves me so much time!!!" "This is what I need! Saves time. Nice interface!" NEW FEATURES: - Completely rewritten from the ground up to be faster, clearer and fully customizable - A clean, modern interface - Improved weight comparison and estimation - Customizable home screen allows users to add their most used calculators directly to the home screen for faster access - Updated drug formulary supports the new features of version 5, and includes the latest dosing guidelines - Improved drug searching with filtering by All drugs, Favorites and PALS drugs - Customizable drug dosing allows saving preferred drug dosing (mg/kg/day or mg/kg/dose), strength and frequency - New visuals for displaying and unlocking maximum recommended dose and accessing the Dosage Calculator for even finer dosing control - Save notes for each drug - New expandable Drug Precautions section - Improved adding drugs to Favorites - Automatic formulary updates keep the formulary content current - Supports more devices in all orientations, and the latest iOS version - Dark mode support - Accessibility support for large fonts for users with visual impairment 
 FEATURES: • Weight-based pediatric medical and dosing calculator • Single tap access to Pediatric Advanced Life Support medications • Estimate weight- and length-for-age using the latest CDC growth data • Drug list contains hundreds of medications and topicals frequently used in general pediatrics • Includes breast-feeding and pregnancy categories, and need to adjust dosing in hepatic and renal failure • Fastest and clearest Bilirubin calculator for viewing bilirubin risk zone interpretations and thresholds, plotting bilirubin on the risk, phototherapy, and exchange transfusion nomograms, and viewing the AAP recommendations for evaluation and treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. • FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND BMI-for-age calculator displays numerical and graphical results using CDC BMI tables • Clearest pediatric Blood Pressure calculator to screen and manage blood pressure using the latest 2017 AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines for Screening and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents • Plot length and weight on WHO or CDC growth charts • Reference latest AAP, CDC Immunization schedules • Calculate IV fluid boluses, staged rehydration, and maintenance rates • Convert patient weights between Pounds/Ounces and Kilograms • Calculate weight change and percent weight change • Additional calculators, references and access to useful web links expand core features!

Screenshots

FP Notebook4 screens
Pedi QuikCalc 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FP Notebook at Free against Pedi QuikCalc 5's $4.99. FP Notebook also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). Pedi QuikCalc 5's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (75% vs 61%). On 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

FP Notebook is free to download; Pedi QuikCalc 5 costs $4.99 up front. FP Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pedi QuikCalc 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FP Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FP Notebook has 3.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of FP Notebook's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pedi QuikCalc 5's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, Pedi QuikCalc 5 every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
FP Notebook versus Pedi QuikCalc 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFP NotebookPedi QuikCalc 5
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (3.4K ratings) — better4.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
Best chart rank#79#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB16 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAtmosphere Apps, Inc.Burlington Pediatrics, PA

Customer experience

FP Notebook

All ratings3,337 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.9%

Pedi QuikCalc 5

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FP Notebook

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezing or crashing on certain devices
  • Subscription issues or unexpected charges

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to earn continuing education credits through the app
  • Improved search functionality

Pedi QuikCalc 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FP Notebook

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual Sub14 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

Pedi QuikCalc 5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FP Notebook free?
FP Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedi QuikCalc 5 free?
Pedi QuikCalc 5 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FP Notebook or Pedi QuikCalc 5?
FP Notebook is rated higher. FP Notebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Pedi QuikCalc 5 averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do FP Notebook or Pedi QuikCalc 5 have ads?
Neither FP Notebook nor Pedi QuikCalc 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FP Notebook or Pedi QuikCalc 5?
FP Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and Pedi QuikCalc 5 every 17 months. Most recently, FP Notebook was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pedi QuikCalc 5 on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, FP Notebook or Pedi QuikCalc 5?
FP Notebook currently peaks at #79 in the App Store charts, and Pedi QuikCalc 5 at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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