Comparison

Mini LAB vs Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data

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

Head to head
About

Mini LAB

This medical reference app provides essential lab value information for CBC, CMP, and UA panels. It features a premium interface, fast navigation, and offline capabilities, accessible on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Normal value references for CBC, CMP, UA panels
  • Premium, intuitive interface
  • Fast navigation
  • Offline access
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Smart search and filtering
Features
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Mini LAB is a mini and free version of Project LAB – The #1 Medical Lab Reference (since 2014). We've rebuilt Mini LAB from the ground up. With a stunning new premium interface, lightning-fast navigation, and powerful enhancements across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Whether you are decoding your own health, studying for boards, or treating patients, Mini LAB and Project LAB deliver high-yield information where every single word counts. The app includes normal value reference for the CBC, CMP, and UA Panels. What's New in This Massive Update: - Stunning Premium Design: A beautiful, intuitive new interface featuring smooth animations, a modern 'liquid glass' toolbar, and customizable Light, Dark, and System themes. - Desktop-Class iPad Experience: A brand-new side-by-side layout, fully supports iPad multitasking. - All-New Apple Watch App: Instantly check normal lab values and filter by specific panels with a quick glance at your watch. Signature Features You'll Love: - Smart Search & Filtering: Filter your real-time search results. - 100% Offline Capable: Your medical reference is always with you. Enjoy the best version of Mini LAB yet!

About

Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data

This medical reference app provides a comprehensive guide to hundreds of common and uncommon lab tests. It includes specimen, reference range, and interpretation for quick, accurate data analysis. A free version offers sample content, with a subscription unlocking all features and continuous updates.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of common and uncommon lab tests
  • Specimen, reference range, and interpretation details
  • Alphabetical listing of 500 tests and panels
  • Standardized format for easy reference
  • SmartLink™ cross-linking capability
  • Continuous updates via subscription
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Based on this Ed. includes hundreds of common & uncommon lab tests. Tests include specimen, reference range & interpretation. The Most Trusted Pocket Laboratory Guide for 30 Years! This reference is used by residents, medical students, practicing physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners for fast, accurate lab data interpretation. Bakerman's ABC's of Interpretive Laboratory Data covers hundreds of common and uncommon laboratory tests, including topics such as specimen, reference range and interpretation. Key Features * Easy-to-use alphabetical listing of 500 tests and panels * Standard format throughout: SPECIMEN, REFERENCE RANGE, METHOD (when relevant), and INTERPRETATION * Many new tests and topics * New index Plus, with Skyscape's powerful SmartLink™ cross-linking capability you can quickly and easily access any related disease and diagnostic topics across your entire mobile reference library. Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 10: 945577036 Content licensed from printed edition ISBN 13: 9780945577034 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews every year, so you always have the latest content. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $45.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable." If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Seymour Bakerman, MD, PhD, Paul Bakerman, MD & Paul Strausbauch, MD, PhD Publisher: Interpretive Laboratory Data, Inc.

Screenshots

Mini LAB4 screens
Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mini LAB and Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mini LAB's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data's. Mini LAB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $34.49 per year. Mini LAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mini LAB against 4.9 for Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 65 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Mini LAB's written reviews are positive against 33% of Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini LAB ships an update every 24 months, Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mini LAB versus Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini LABBakerman's ABC's of Lab Data
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (63 ratings)4.9 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6365 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1813.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB47 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRonny MakhoulSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Mini LAB

All ratings63 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data

All ratings65 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Mini LAB

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data

Subscriptions4
  • 25% Off - Limited Period Offer$34.491 Year
  • 20% Off - Limited Period Offer$36.991 Year
  • 15% Off - Limited Period Offer$39.001 Year
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  • Bakerman's Lab Data 1Y Sub$45.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bakerman's Lab Data Values$45.99

Questions

Is Mini LAB free?
Mini LAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data free?
Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mini LAB or Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data?
Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data is rated higher. Mini LAB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data averages 4.9 from 65 ratings.
Do Mini LAB or Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data have ads?
Both Mini LAB and Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini LAB or Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data?
Mini LAB ships an update every 24 months, and Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data every 4 months. Most recently, Mini LAB was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bakerman's ABC's of Lab Data on October 24, 2026.

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