Comparison

Mini LAB vs Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests

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
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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

Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests

This app provides comprehensive information on laboratory and diagnostic tests, including their physiological basis, reference values, and nursing implications. It helps healthcare professionals and students understand test results, plan care, and educate patients. The app offers offline access and smart search functionality.

Highlights
  • Detailed test information
  • Physiological and pathophysiological understanding
  • Reference values with age variations
  • Nursing care before, during, and after procedures
  • SmartSearch technology
  • Offline access
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 4th print ed. Covering 25 categories of tests. For each type of test, information is provided on anatomic, physiological, and pathophysiological understandings of procedures; reference values, including variations related to age. This updated 4th edition of Nurse's Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests offers detailed overviews of physiology to help nurses and students think critically and understand the results of laboratory and diagnostic tests and their implications for therapy. This latest update is based on the 4th edition and it includes additional features, enhanced functionality and ongoing updates! It aids nurses and students in understanding the basis for a test, how to know if a test is appropriate, where problems can arise, and how to explain to patients what to watch out for. The content is presented as a guiding reference for planning care, providing specific interventions, and evaluating outcomes of nursing care. What's New: * Nursing care before, during, and after a test or procedure is thoughtfully covered * Background information and description of the test or procedure are followed directly by the reference values and other clinical applications data for each test or group of tests * For each test or study, the reference values include variations related to age or gender, if applicable * Both conventional units and international units (SI) are specified No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 803611331 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 978-0803611337 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): Bonita Morrow Cavanaugh, PhD, RN Publisher: F. A. Davis Company

Screenshots

Mini LAB4 screens
Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini LAB at none against Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests's 1. Mini LAB also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 2). Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 24 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

Both are free to download. Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mini LAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini LAB has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini LAB ships an update every 24 months, Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mini LAB versus Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini LABManual Lab Diagnostic Tests
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (60 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1813.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB55 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperRonny MakhoulSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Mini LAB

All ratings60 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mini LAB

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests

One-time1
  • Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests$39.99

Questions

Is Mini LAB free?
Mini LAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests free?
Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mini LAB or Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests?
Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests is rated higher. Mini LAB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mini LAB or Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests have ads?
Both Mini LAB and Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini LAB or Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests?
Mini LAB ships an update every 24 months, and Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests every 8 months. Most recently, Mini LAB was updated on July 21, 2026 and Manual Lab Diagnostic Tests on September 29, 2026.

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