Comparison

EQD Calculator vs BED LQ Calc

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

Head to head
About

EQD Calculator

This app assists radiation oncology professionals in calculating Biologically Effective Dose (BED) and Equivalent Dose (EQD) for radiotherapy. It offers quick and easy results, allowing for adjustments to treatment schedules and estimation of treatment effects.

Highlights
  • Calculate BED and EQD
  • Adjust radiotherapy schedules
  • Estimate treatment effects
  • View alpha/beta ratio and tolerance dose tables
  • Organize with URL scheme
Features
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In practice of radiotherapy, do you often want to check easily the BED and EQD? We considered that it is wonderful to calculate them with iPhone, iPod and iPad that we carry always. That’s why we designed new App “EQD calculator”. Considering use in practice, primary concept of design is easy to use and quick to get the results. In practice, we think that EQD is more useful than directly use of BED, so we named this App as “EQD Calculator”. Please try EQD calculator! We have released “TDF Calculator” that is capable to calculate the TDF factor defined by Orton et al. Please, try also “TDF Calculator”. See “View More by This Developer” appeared above. #Strong points - This App is designed for the professionals working in the field of Radiation Oncology. - Although there are a lot of numbers on the screen, this App is designed to look like a table calculation, therefore you can understand easily the indication of each values. - You can refer alpha/beta ratio and tolerance dose tables in this App. - You can organize this App with URL scheme (jp.37.EQDcalculator://) in other App such as launchers. #Main features - This App calculates Biologically Effective Dose (BED) defined by Linear-Quadratic (LQ) model. Additionally, this App can calculate Equivalent Dose (EQD) in indicating fraction dose simultaneously. - This App can also calculate the fraction dose which is equivalent in indicating fractionation times. Therefore, when you need to change the schedule of radiotherapy, you can keep the influences of change in the treatment to a minimum, estimating with this App. - This App can calculate these values together in three different conditions stated by three parameters (fraction dose or total dose, number of fractions and alpha/beta ratio), and summation of them automatically. - Setting either a total dose or a fraction dose, related fraction dose or total dose is calculated respectively, depending on the fractionation times. - This App (from ver.1.2.0) is just designed for iPhone and iPad with iOS8. #Reference 1. J.F. Fowler, Review: Total doses in fractionated radiotherapy—Implications of new radiobiological data. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Relat Studi Phys Chem Med 1984;46:103–120. 2. B. Emami, J. Lyman, A. Brown, et.al. Tolerance of normal tissue to therapeutic irradiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1991;21:109–122. 3. S.M. Bentzen, M.C. Joiner. The linear-quadratic approach in clinical practice. In M.C. Joiner, A. van der Kogel eds. Basic Clinical Radiobiology. 4 ed. London: Hodder Education; 2009: 120-134. #Disclaimer - Please check carefully End User License Agreement (EULA) before using the App. - Additionally, you may not use this App unless you agree to terms included below. - You agree to assume full and sole responsibility for any use of this App. - We are not responsible for any damages or injury, including but not limited to special or consequential damages, that result from your use of (or inability to use) this App, including any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation, computer virus, or other computer malfunction.

About

BED LQ Calc

This app helps radiation therapy professionals perform complex radiobiological calculations using the Linear-Quadratic (LQ) model. It supports various fractionation schemes, BED, and EQD2 conversions for accurate treatment planning and dose optimization.

Highlights
  • LQ Model Calculations
  • BED & EQD2 Calculations
  • Multiple Treatment Courses
  • Flexible α/β Ratio Settings
  • Intuitive Clinical Interface
  • Precise Numerical Inputs
Features
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BED & LQ Model Calculator for Radiotherapy Dose and Fraction Calculation A comprehensive and user-friendly calculator designed for radiation therapy professionals to perform essential radiobiological calculations using the Linear-Quadratic (LQ) model. Key Features: LQ Model Calculations: Calculate biological equivalent doses for different fractionation schemes Support for multiple treatment courses (C1, C2, C3) Flexible α/β ratio settings (3 Gy and 10 Gy presets) Dose per fraction and total dose calculations BED & EQD2 Calculations: Biologically Effective Dose (BED) calculations Equivalent Dose in 2 Gy fractions (EQD2) conversions Support for both early-responding (α/β = 10 Gy) and late-responding tissues (α/β = 3 Gy) Automatic summation across multiple treatment courses Professional Tools: Clean, intuitive interface optimized for clinical use Individual course clearing options Quick "Clear All" functionality Precise numerical inputs with validation Instant calculations with professional accuracy Perfect for: Radiation oncologists Medical physicists Radiation therapy students Healthcare professionals in radiotherapy This calculator streamlines complex radiobiological calculations, helping healthcare professionals make informed decisions about radiation treatment planning and dose optimization. Whether you're comparing different fractionation schedules or calculating cumulative biological effects, this tool provides reliable, fast calculations essential for modern radiation therapy practice. Developed by Görkem Güngör - Istanbul Note: This tool is intended for educational and professional reference purposes. Always verify calculations and consult with qualified medical professionals for treatment decisions.

Screenshots

EQD Calculator4 screens
BED LQ Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BED LQ Calc at 5.0 against EQD Calculator's 4.4. BED LQ Calc also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). EQD Calculator's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BED LQ Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EQD Calculator has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of EQD Calculator's written reviews are positive against 100% of BED LQ Calc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EQD Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, BED LQ Calc daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EQD Calculator versus BED LQ Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEQD CalculatorBED LQ Calc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KATOHGorkem Gungor

Customer experience

EQD Calculator

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

BED LQ Calc

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EQD Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

BED LQ Calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EQD Calculator free?
EQD Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BED LQ Calc free?
BED LQ Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EQD Calculator or BED LQ Calc?
BED LQ Calc is rated higher. EQD Calculator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BED LQ Calc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do EQD Calculator or BED LQ Calc have ads?
Neither EQD Calculator nor BED LQ Calc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EQD Calculator or BED LQ Calc?
EQD Calculator ships an update every 3 weeks, and BED LQ Calc daily. Most recently, EQD Calculator was updated on November 1, 2026 and BED LQ Calc on October 30, 2026.

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