Firstline vs ECCMID 2024
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firstline
Provides healthcare professionals with interactive, point-of-care guidance for optimal patient treatment. Access customizable protocols, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control information. Updates are rapid and it functions offline.
- Antimicrobial Stewardship guidelines
- Infection Prevention & Control protocols
- Customizable for healthcare organizations
- Antimicrobial formulary information
- Pathogen and antibiogram data
- Offline functionality
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Healthcare organizations worldwide rely on Firstline to deliver free, customized, interactive guidance directly to the point of care, making it easy for healthcare providers to choose the best treatment for their patients. Features: • Antimicrobial Stewardship guidelines • Infection Prevention & Control protocols • Customizable for any hospital or healthcare organization • Antimicrobial formulary information • Pathogen information including local antibiogram data • WHO AWaRe Antibiotic Book • Messaging system with push notifications • Integrated calculators • Surveys and forms • Cloud-based, rapid updates • Works offline
ECCMID 2024
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This is the official app of the 34th ECCMID, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 27 - 30 April 2024. Leading experts will come together to discuss the latest developments in infectious diseases, infection control and clinical microbiology. Engage in a cutting-edge medical congress, while experiencing the city's irresistible charm. Barcelona offers the perfect fusion of knowledge and adventure. With the app you will have access to the scientific programme, floorplans, abstracts and networking opportunities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ECCMID 2024 at daily against Firstline's fortnightly. ECCMID 2024 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Firstline ships an update fortnightly, ECCMID 2024 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firstline | ECCMID 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (645 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 645 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Spectrum Mobile Health Inc. | key4events |
Bugs and requests
Firstline
Reported bugs
4 issues- App will not progress past loading screen
- App crashes constantly on startup after updates
- Requires uninstall and reinstall to resolve crashes
- Crashes return after a few hours or days
Requested features
3 requests- Treatment duration guidelines for pathogens
- Regional data for additional areas (e.g., Southern Ontario/Hamilton/Toronto)
- More specific treatment duration information
ECCMID 2024
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Firstline
No in-app purchases
ECCMID 2024
No in-app purchases
