MPractice vs LactRx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MPractice
This app is designed for approved women's health and wellness experts to manage their digital practices. It allows practitioners to set availability, conduct secure video appointments, send session notes, and engage with a community forum. It's a tool to build a reputation and deliver care remotely.
- Manage digital business
- Add availability for bookings
- Conduct secure video appointments
- Send session notes and messages
- Engage in community forums
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** You must be an approved Maven Practitioner to use the MPractice app ** ** Are you a women's health and wellness expert? Apply to become a Maven Practitioner at https://www.mavenclinic.com/practitioners. ** MPractice gives you everything you need to manage your digital business. - Add availability at times that suit you, and Maven patients and clients will book video appointments within your selected time slots. - Deliver care to patients and clients through secure video technology, wherever you have an internet connection* - Follow up appointments with session notes and private messages to patients and clients - Build your reputation and help the community by answering questions in the Maven discussion forum. Questions? Get in touch at practitionersupport@mavenclinic.com *WiFi is recommended for best video experience
LactRx
This app offers access to a comprehensive database of information regarding medications, vaccines, and other drugs during breastfeeding. It is intended to supplement professional medical advice, not replace it. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized breastfeeding guidance.
- LactMed database access
- Medication information
- Vaccine information
- Drug of abuse information
- Breastfeeding guidance
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LactRx provides access to the LactMed database, which has current information on the use of medications, vaccines, diagnostic agents & drugs of abuse during breastfeeding. Information presented in this App is not meant as a substitute for professional judgment. You should consult your healthcare provider for breastfeeding advice related to your particular situation. MotherToBaby does not warrant or assume any liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LactRx at 5.0 against MPractice's 3.5. LactRx also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
LactRx holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MPractice's written reviews are positive against 100% of LactRx's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MPractice | LactRx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Maven Clinic Co. | ORGANIZATION OF TERATOLOGY INFORMATION SPECIALISTS, NFP |
Customer experience
MPractice
LactRx
In-app purchases
MPractice
No in-app purchases
LactRx
No in-app purchases
