ClinCalc
By Peter Weiss
ClinCalc is a medical utility app for iOS that provides clinical professionals with energy and protein calculation formulas.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
ClinCalc removes the cognitive friction of manual calculation for nutritionists by providing standardized, quick-access formulas like Mifflin St Jeor.
For Clinical professionals and nutritionists requiring quick access to standardized energy and protein calculation formulas.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates nutritional requirements based on height and weight inputs.
Provides specialized calculations utilizing age as a primary variable.
Includes informational notes for AIBW, MSJ, and Penn State equations.
How much does it cost?
ClinCalc operates as a free utility with no visible monetization or subscription gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentUX improvementsShow more...
The app has remained inactive for 345 days, falling well outside the threshold for active development. With only one version recorded in the analyzed window, there is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or feature iteration. The development trend is stagnant, as no updates have been deployed to address the app's functionality in nearly a year.
Who built it?
Peter Weiss
12 apps tracked · Medical
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for ClinCalc
How's the Medical market?
ClinCalc occupies a narrow, free-utility niche in the medical category, currently holding a 5-star rating across 3 reviews. The lack of updates for 345 days suggests a maintenance-only or abandoned posture, limiting its competitive viability against active medical reference tools.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for ClinCalc
Where is it heading?
The medical utility market is consolidating around tools that provide frequent, verified updates to clinical formulas. ClinCalc's current dormant state leaves it exposed to more active competitors, and the lack of a clear path to maintenance suggests a declining outlook for its professional utility.
- The 345-day update gap suggests the app is in a zombie state, which erodes professional trust in its clinical accuracy.
- Lack of active development leaves the app vulnerable to rivals that offer more frequent updates and broader clinical reference notes.
The SWOT
- Standardized clinical formulas provide reliable reference
- Free access removes barriers for professionals
- Integration of patient-data export to reduce manual entry
Next best moves
Audit clinical formula accuracy because the app has been silent for 11 months → maintain professional trust
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
ClinCalc's lack of monetization is a liability, not a strength…
Read the full takeBottom line
ClinCalc's 11-month dormancy invalidates its value as a clinical reference tool, as medical accuracy requires consistent updates. The PM should sunset the app if maintenance cannot be resumed, as stale medical data creates a liability risk for clinical users.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 1 market threat, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
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