Best Pediatric Medicine Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated September 2026

The 5 is the household name in pediatric medicine, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Pediatric Medicine Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1The 5-Minute Pediatric ConsultThe 5-Minute Pediatric ConsultFree4.9★ (106)NoYesSep 2026
2Harriet Lane HandbookHarriet Lane HandbookFree4.8★ (597)NoYesSep 2026
3Pedi STATPedi STAT$7.994.5★ (66)NoNoAug 2026
4Pediatric Intensive CarePediatric Intensive CareFree1.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
5KidzDocNowKidzDocNowFree4.9★ (31K)NoNoSep 2026
6Pediatric Oncall JournalPediatric Oncall JournalFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7IAPS ZEE - Pediatric SurgeonsIAPS ZEE - Pediatric SurgeonsFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Pediatric OSCE Guide | CasesPediatric OSCE Guide | CasesFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Pediatric Medicine

Harriet Lane Handbook#2

Harriet Lane Handbook by Unbound Medicine, Inc.

Pediatric Formulary & PubMed
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.8😐(597 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This comprehensive pediatric resource offers an updated drug formulary, disease information, and management guidelines. It includes integrated calculators, visual exploration of medical literature, and the ability to bookmark favorite entries for quick access.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great source of information
  • 👍 Handy to have on phone
  • 👍 Use daily
  • 👍 Love saving favorites
  • 👍 Formulary and expanded drug search
  • 👍 Improvement on last two apps
  • 👍 Invaluable day to day
  • 👍 Good content
  • 👍 Nice search function
  • 👍 Good for quick reference
  • 👍 Very good book for drugs
  • 👍 Recommended
  • 👍 Prefer over the book

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Lousy liquid po dose calc
  • 👎 Lacks neonate sodium levels
  • 👎 No pediatrics dosage calculator
  • 👎 Still not a finished product
  • 👎 Missing reference values
  • 👎 Missing thyroid lab values
  • 👎 Do not buy!
  • 👎 Cannot access content
  • 👎 Won't open after iOS update
  • 👎 Rebuy every app for iOS update
  • 👎 Gouging customer base
  • 👎 Sometimes inaccessible without wifi
  • 👎 Fuzzy and ugly resolution
  • 👎 Bizarre content orientation
  • 👎 Scrolls on empty spaces
  • 👎 Lousy app design
  • 👎 Waste of technology
  • 👎 No cross reference
  • 👎 No spelling recognition
  • 👎 Un confidence
  • 👎 Problem opening content
  • 👎 Not being able to open content
  • 👎 Nothing opens
  • 👎 Poorly formatted on iPhone
  • 👎 Tables and figures difficult to read
  • 👎 Search functionality awful
  • 👎 Too much money for poor app
  • 👎 Doesn't fit entire screen iPhone 5
  • 👎 Some diseases missing
  • 👎 Some fluxograms difficult to read
4.5😊(66 ratings)
$7.99
#4in Medical
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This app provides rapid, accurate reference data for healthcare professionals treating pediatric patients in emergency or critical care. It offers quick access to medication dosages, equipment sizes, and vital signs, calculated based on age and weight, to minimize errors and improve patient care.

What We Love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Quick access to critical pediatric dosing information
  • ⚕️ Accurate medication calculations for emergency situations
  • 📱 Portable reference tool (like Broselow tape in pocket)
  • 🎯 Easy navigation by age, weight, or height
  • 💪 Comprehensive pediatric emergency drug reference
  • ⏱️ Saves time during critical patient care
  • 🧠 Reduces cognitive load in high-stress situations
  • ✅ Reliable for vital signs and antipyretics
  • 🏥 Highly recommended by emergency medicine professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐢 Slow app startup and loading times
  • 🌐 Requires internet connectivity for database checks
  • 💰 Paywall for certain features (oral antibiotic dosing)
  • ⚠️ Some medication dosages vary by location/region
  • 🔍 Lacks search functionality for medications
  • 📊 Limited to patients under 43kg/12 years old
  • 🌙 No dark mode support
  • 🔤 Spelling errors in medication names
  • ❌ Outdated guidelines (PALS 2015 vs current standards)
  • 🚫 App freezes/crashes on startup

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FAQ about Pediatric Medicine

What are the best pediatric medicine apps for iPhone?
The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult tops our pediatric medicine apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 106 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top pediatric medicine apps we rank are free to download, including The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult and Harriet Lane Handbook.
The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ pediatric medicine apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult is a quick-reference medical app for the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of infants, children, and adolescents. It applies the popular 5-Minute approach to pediatric care, offering updated content at the point of care.
Yes, the app includes actionable recommendations for diagnostic tests and therapeutic regimens. This feature helps healthcare professionals make informed decisions quickly.