Comparison

QuickEM vs Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork

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

Head to head
About

QuickEM

This emergency medicine reference app provides clinicians with instant access to critical information, including differentials, treatments, and validated medical calculators. It's designed for rapid lookup of ED-specific care, organized by chief complaints and clinical categories, and works completely offline.

Highlights
  • 80+ chief complaint topics
  • 90+ medical calculators
  • Offline access
  • No login or ads
  • Adult and pediatric coverage
  • Evidence-based content
  • Customizable favorites
Features
Currently charting
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The Essential Emergency Medicine Reference Trusted by Clinicians QuickEM is the comprehensive bedside companion designed by emergency physicians for emergency physicians. Whether you're a medical student on your first ED rotation or an attending managing a busy department, QuickEM delivers the critical information you need—instantly. Built for Real Emergency Medicine • Over 80 chief complaint topics with differentials, history, tests, and treatments focused on ED-specific care • Over 90 validated medical calculators / tools • No login required • Zero fluff—only ED-relevant information Organized by How You Think • Chief complaints structured by presentation • Calculators grouped by clinical category • Smart search finds tools • Customizable favorites list for your go-to references Trusted by Every Level • Medical Students: Essential differentials and workup basics • Residents: Quick access to decision rules and scoring systems • Attendings: Rapid reference for less common presentations and 2nd brain refreshers Key Features: • Complete offline access—works without internet • No ads, no subscriptions, no account required • Covers adult and pediatric emergency medicine • Includes trauma protocols and resuscitation guides • Evidence-based content with source citations • Professional medical illustrations and ECG examples Content Highlights: • Cardiovascular: HEART Score, CHADS2-VASc, Wells Criteria • Neurological: NIHSS, Canadian Head CT Rules, HINTS Exam • Trauma: NEXUS, Canadian C-Spine, PECARN • Pediatrics: PEDS Vitals, Croup Score, Bronchiolitis • Toxicology: Rumack-Matthew, CIWA-Ar, Anion Gap • And more! Developed by practicing emergency physicians who understand what you need at 3 AM with multiple critical patients. QuickEM is designed to be the fastest way to look up the info you need. This app is designed exclusively for medical professionals and students. Not intended for patient or public use.

About

Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork

Explore detailed, interactive maps of human dermatomes and their nerve distributions. This app includes clinical insights and a unique tuning fork tool for sensation testing along these areas. Designed for medical professionals and students, it offers a private, ad-free learning experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive dermatome maps
  • Detailed nerve distribution visualization
  • Clinical insights and landmarks
  • Integrated tuning fork for sensation testing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Dermatome search functionality
Features
Currently charting
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Unlock a deeper understanding of the human body with the Dermatome Map app, your ultimate tool for studying and referencing dermatomes. Perfect for healthcare professionals, medical students, and anatomy enthusiasts, this app provides detailed and interactive dermatome maps that help you visualize and comprehend nerve distributions and their clinical significance. • Interactive Dermatome Maps: Zoom in and out for detailed views of each dermatome, and easily navigate the map with intuitive gestures. • Comprehensive Coverage: Detailed maps for all dermatomes ensure accurate representation and understanding. • Clinical Insights: Access valuable information for each dermatome, including associated landmarks, innervated muscles, and common clinical pearls. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate the app effortlessly with an intuitive design tailored for both iPhone and iPad. • Search Dermatomes: Search conveniently through dermatome descriptions. • Includes a tuning fork tool to test sensation along dermatomes. • Use common frequencies or set your own tuning for frequency. • Tap your phone to your hand (like a regular tuning fork) to active the vibrations. • No Advertisements or Data Collection: Enjoy a seamless and private user experience with no ads, no data collection, and no registration required. Reference to Dermatome Information: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1878388-overview?form=fpf

Screenshots

QuickEM4 screens
Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork at $1.99 against QuickEM's $9.99. Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). QuickEM's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and chart position (#39 vs #195). On ads, monetization model 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

QuickEM costs $9.99 and Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork $1.99 up front. QuickEM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuickEM has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
QuickEM versus Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickEMDermatome Map and Tuning Fork
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#39 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDirkes Medical, PLLCMy Call Bag LLC

Customer experience

QuickEM

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickEM

One-time1
  • Premium Features$2.99
None

Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuickEM free?
QuickEM costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork free?
Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QuickEM or Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork?
Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork is rated higher. QuickEM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QuickEM or Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork have ads?
Neither QuickEM nor Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork shows ads.
Which is more popular, QuickEM or Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork?
QuickEM currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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