Comparison

Project LAB vs Vita

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

Head to head
About

Project LAB

This medical reference app provides quick access to high-yield information for patients, students, and healthcare professionals. It offers detailed explanations for lab panels, differential diagnoses, and medical terms, with offline capabilities and personal note-taking features.

Highlights
  • Lab panel explanations
  • Differential diagnosis (DDx)
  • Medical term dictionary
  • Offline capability
  • Personal notes with iCloud sync
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Quiz module
Features
Currently charting
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Project LAB – The #1 Medical Lab Reference (since 2014), completely reimagined We've rebuilt Project LAB from the ground up. With a stunning new premium interface, lightning-fast navigation, and powerful enhancements across all your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, finding the exact medical knowledge you need has never been easier – or more beautiful Whether you are decoding your own health, studying for boards, or treating patients, Project LAB delivers high-yield information where every single word counts Who is Project LAB for? - For Patients: Finally understand what your health check-up results really mean, without the confusing jargon - For Medical Students: Your ultimate clinical companion. We cut the fluff so you get a pure, simple, and fast way to access high-yield knowledge - For Healthcare Professionals: A powerful, reliable, and lightning-fast pocket reference for your daily rounds Comprehensive & High-Yield The app includes great, highly specific explanations for every subject in the CBC, CMP, and UA Panels. Each lab test features a dedicated Differential Diagnosis (DDx), ensuring you have exactly what you need to make sense of the numbers What's New in This Massive Update: - Stunning Premium Design: A beautiful, intuitive new interface featuring smooth animations, a modern 'liquid glass' toolbar, and customizable Light, Dark, and System themes - Desktop-Class iPad Experience: A brand-new side-by-side layout lets you seamlessly browse the lab list and read detailed views simultaneously. It fully supports iPad multitasking - Now Native for Mac: Project LAB is now a full native Mac app, bringing the complete medical reference experience to your desktop - All-New Apple Watch App: The ultimate wrist companion. Instantly check normal lab values and filter by specific panels with a quick glance at your watch Signature Features You'll Love: - Project LAB Dictionary: Instantly view brief, targeted explanations for any condition, disease, medication, or medical term mentioned in the DDx - iCloud Personal Notes: Add your own private notes to any test. Your notes silently and securely sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac using your iCloud account - Smart Search & Filtering: Filter your real-time search results - Quiz: test your knowledge in the redesigned Quiz module - 100% Offline Capable: Your medical reference is always with you. The entire core database works perfectly offline (iCloud note syncing requires an internet connection) - Family Sharing Enabled: Buy it once, and seamlessly share it with your entire family Enjoy the best version of Project LAB yet!

About

Vita

Features
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Vita - Lab Values app provides an unprecedented experience in viewing laboratory reference values. It is a comprehensive library of medical laboratory tests with description, explanatory text, indications for increased/decreased lab test values, critical values (where applicable), US/SI unit system support, and collection tube color-coding references. Medical Doctors, Nurses, Lab technicians, medical professionals and also patients who are interested in learning about the lab test values, can benefit from this great app. This application is intended for educational purposes only. It provides information related to medical topics but is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The app is not intended for clinical decision-making, patient care, or real-world medical practice. Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare professionals for any medical concerns. ********************************* * More than 370 lab values * Conditions and drugs related to increased values * Conditions and drugs related to decreased values * Notes section * US/SI unit system support * Order of draw example! * Beautiful UI and ease of use ********************************* We have included different "filters" to allow the users to view quickly: Studies, Panels, and Types of lab tests. ********************************* Systems/Studies ********************************* • Cardiovascular studies • Electrolytes studies • Endocrine studies • Gastrointestinal studies • Hematology studies • Immunology studies • Neurology studies • Oncology studies • Renal studies • Reproductive studies • Respiratory studies • Toxicology studies ********************************* Panels ********************************* • Arterial blood gases • Basic metabolic panel • Coagulation panel • Complete blood count • Comprehensive metabolic panel • Diabetic panel • Electrolyte panel • Hepatitis panel • Iron panel • Lipid panel • Liver function panel • Renal function panel • Thyroid function panel • Urinalysis ********************************* Types ********************************* • Antibodies • CSF • Drugs • Electrolytes • Enzymes • Lipids • Minerals • Proteins • Tumor markers • White blood cells

Screenshots

Project LAB4 screens
Vita4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Project LAB at every 3 months against Vita's every 12 months. Project LAB also leads on chart position (#194 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Vita's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Project LAB costs $5.99 and Vita $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project LAB ships an update every 3 months, Vita every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Project LAB versus Vita: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject LABVita
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRonny MakhoulMEDIWARE CY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Project LAB

No in-app purchases

None

Vita

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Project LAB free?
Project LAB costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vita free?
Vita costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Project LAB or Vita have ads?
Neither Project LAB nor Vita shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Project LAB or Vita?
Project LAB ships an update every 3 months, and Vita every 12 months. Most recently, Project LAB was updated on August 26, 2026 and Vita on September 12, 2026.

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