Report updated Apr 16, 2026
Bates' Pocket Guide
For medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students requiring quick-reference clinical information.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
Bates' Pocket Guide is an established medical app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.8/5 rating from 294 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is Bates' Pocket Guide?
Current Momentum
v1.12 · 3mo ago
SteadyLast updated 115d ago. 5 versions tracked.
Competition
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
What Are The Key Features?
Provides over 130 detailed topics with step-by-step instructions for physical exams and history taking.
Offers new algorithmic workflows to assist in evaluating patients with common presenting symptoms.
Includes updated photographs and illustrations to reinforce evidence-based clinical content.
Features a two-column interface specifically designed for smartphone and tablet readability.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Unbound Medicine
Equipping healthcare professionals with evidence-based clinical decision support and integrated reference tools at the point of care.
Portfolio
13
Apps
What other apps does Unbound Medicine make?
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What do users think recently?
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
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What is the competitive landscape for Bates' Pocket Guide?
How's The Medical Market?
How does it evolve in the Medical market?
Rank progression
7 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for Bates' Pocket Guide
Key Takeaways
While the app provides comprehensive clinical content, users frequently report significant dissatisfaction regarding the high price point and perceived lack of value for existing textbook owners.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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