Mini LAB vs FMSF APP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
FMSF APP
This app facilitates secure messaging between patients and their healthcare provider's portal. It can optionally share vital signs via HealthKit for better patient-provider communication. It serves as a communication tool and medical information resource.
- Secure patient-provider messaging
- HealthKit vital sign integration
- Patient portal access
- Medical information resource
- Permission management for HealthKit
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Stephanie Daniel DO of Functional Medicine SF brings her patients the ability to send messages from the app to your patient portal in a single click. HealthKit Our App request access to your Health Kit should you decide to share your vitals with your provider. You can add or remove these permissions at any time. Disclaimer: This app is intended for communication purposes only - this application is not intended in any way to offer medical advice for any medical conditions. Please seek medical attention and or call your local emergency line should you need medical assistance. Medical Information Resource Page Cdc.gov | Who.org | IFM.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FMSF APP at none against Mini LAB's shown. FMSF APP also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Mini LAB's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 1). On price, 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.
FMSF APP 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mini LAB ships an update every 24 months, FMSF APP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mini LAB | FMSF APP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (60 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ronny Makhoul | Functional Medicine SF |
Customer experience
Mini LAB
FMSF APP
In-app purchases
Mini LAB
No in-app purchases
FMSF APP
No in-app purchases
