Comparison

KalbeMed vs WHO Anthro

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

Head to head
About

KalbeMed

This app provides medical professionals and students with updated clinical information, including news, event listings, and journal articles. It also offers ethical product details and certified continuing medical education opportunities.

Highlights
  • Scientific medical news updates
  • Medical event listings
  • Indonesian Medical Journal access
  • Ethical product information
  • Certified Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Features
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KALBEMED App is a mobile version from Kalbe Medical Portal (http://www.kalbemed.com) which has completed and updated to support the development of clinical infomation for physicians, medical students, paramedics, and other medical professionals. App Feature: - News, is the scientific medical information updates from various sources - Medical Events - CDK (Cermin Dunia Kedokteran), an Indonesian Medical Journal, CDK was first published on 1971. - Product, an ethical product information, which consists of the composition, pharmacology, indications, contraindications, interactions, warnings and precaution. - CME (Continuing Medical Education) is certificated by the Indonesian Medical Association (PB IDI), CME Online can be accessed easily for earning credits (SKP - Satuan Kredit Pembelajaran).

About

WHO Anthro

Features
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This application calculates and graphically displays the Z-Score and percentile of the main anthropometric indicators across the entire pediatric age range. It also performs a detailed analysis of growth velocity, using days of life as the reference. It was developed and programmed by Gerson RodrΓ­guez, Pediatric Specialist. Main Features 1. Percentile and Z-Score Charts and Calculations (WHO / CDC): Charts and calculations based on WHO and CDC standards, with day-of-life sensitivity, to ensure accurate growth assessment for: Weight / Length Weight / Age Length (Height) / Age BMI / Age Head Circumference / Age 2. Growth Velocity Analysis: Evaluates changes in length, weight, or head circumference, displaying Z-scores, percentiles, and graphs that highlight progress between visits. 2.1 Quantitative deficit or excess analysis: For each indicator, the app calculates the exact difference between the child and each standard deviation curve (–3 to +3 SD). 3. Cerebral Palsy Growth Charts Includes weight, height, and BMI charts for children with Cerebral Palsy, stratified by the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS I–V), with Level V divided into tube-fed (TF) and non-tube-fed (NT). Based on: Jordan Brooks et al., Pediatrics 128(2): e299–e307. 4. Daily Fluid Requirement Calculation: Calculates daily fluid needs using the Holliday & Segar method or body surface area. 5. Patient Database Management: Create and manage patient records including percentiles, Z-scores, and anthropometric measurements for comprehensive follow-up. 6. Import and Export Data: Easily import and export the patient database for flexible data management. 7. Preterm and Neonatal Growth Charts: Charts and calculations based on the latest FENTON, INTERGROWTH-21st, and OLSEN (2010) references. 8. Down Syndrome Growth Charts: Growth charts specially adapted for children with Down syndrome. All results are based on the LMS model (Cox distribution: Lambda – Mu – Sigma), applied to height, weight, BMI, and head circumference. Access all features with a single purchase, including future updates at no additional cost. No internet connection required β€” use it anywhere.

Screenshots

KalbeMed4 screens
WHO Anthro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KalbeMed at Free against WHO Anthro's $4.99. KalbeMed also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

KalbeMed is free to download; WHO Anthro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KalbeMed ships an update every 9 days, WHO Anthro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
KalbeMed versus WHO Anthro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalbeMedWHO Anthro
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Positive reviews25.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB156 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGamatechno Indonesia, PTGerson Rodriguez

In-app purchases

None

KalbeMed

No in-app purchases

None

WHO Anthro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KalbeMed free?
KalbeMed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WHO Anthro free?
WHO Anthro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KalbeMed or WHO Anthro have ads?
Neither KalbeMed nor WHO Anthro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KalbeMed or WHO Anthro?
KalbeMed ships an update every 9 days, and WHO Anthro every 4 months. Most recently, KalbeMed was updated on October 24, 2026 and WHO Anthro on October 27, 2026.

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