Silverman Score vs APGAR Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Silverman Score
Read full descriptionHide full description
The App Silverman Score lets you evaluate respiratory distress of a newborn, based on five criteria. Each parameter is quantifiable and the total sum is interpreted in terms of respiratory distress. This application can be used by doctors, nurses and anyone related to health care in a simple and intuitive way, providing an immediate response by selecting the options in each category. The criteria evaluated in the test of Silverman and Andersen are: - Thoraco-abdominal movements - Intercostal retractions, ie collapse of the intercostal spaces - Xiphoid retraction, ie the point of the sternum - Nasal flaring - Expiratory groan Interpretation: The sum of points obtained during the evaluation is interpreted as follows: Newborn with 0 points, without respiratory distress. Newborn with 1-3 points, with mild respiratory distress. Newborn with 4-6 points, with moderate respiratory distress. Newborn with 7-10 points, with severe respiratory distress. The information contained in this application is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or emergency treatment. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified physician. Comments and Suggestions http://maddevsoftware.wordpress.com Technical Support Contact us at maddevsoft@hotmail.com
APGAR Timer
This app assists midwives in reliably recording and storing Apgar scores after a birth. It functions like a stopwatch, prompting for assessments at 1, 5, and 10 minutes post-birth. All recorded data is anonymous and stored locally on the device.
- Time measurement from birth
- Apgar score assessment reminders
- Automatic birth data saving
- Clear, color-coded score display
- Special alert tones
- Anonymous data storage
- Emergency call function
Read full descriptionHide full description
With APGAR Timer, Apgar score can be easily and reliably recorded and stored after a birth. APGAR Timer is a small support for all midwives - in birth centers, during home birth or in the delivery room. HOW IT WORKS Similar to a stopwatch, APGAR Timer measures the time from birth. After the first, fifth and tenth minutes, a reminder is given to assess the clinical condition of the newborn in the form of the standardized Apgar score. When all three values are recorded, the birth is automatically saved for later consultation. SIMPLE & CLEAR The usage is designed to be simple and clear. The criteria to be measured and the possible score are large and clear and displayed in distinct colors. Reminders have a special alert tone and are displayed even when the device is in "do not disturb" mode or on silent. SAFE & RELIABLE Stored births can be deleted with a simple swipe when no longer needed. All recorded data and inputs are completely anonymous, i.e. without any reference to a person, and are stored exclusively on the device. During birth, there is an emergency call function enabling to call the emergency services at any time and without detours.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: APGAR Timer at every 6 weeks against Silverman Score's every 40 months. Silverman Score's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ads, 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
Silverman Score costs $0.99 and APGAR Timer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Silverman Score ships an update every 40 months, APGAR Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Silverman Score | APGAR Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martha Luz Rodriguez Leal | Mikolas Bingemer |
In-app purchases
Silverman Score
No in-app purchases
APGAR Timer
No in-app purchases





