Quick Lab Values Reference is a clinical pocket guide for medical students and clinicians, providing laboratory investigation ranges and calculation tools on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the cognitive cost of manual lookup during ward rounds and OSCEs by centralizing reference ranges and clinical formulas in a single interface.
For Medical students, junior doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals requiring rapid clinical reference and exam preparation tools.
What does it look like?
Key features
Database of laboratory investigations including blood, urine, and special tests with normal ranges and clinical significance.
Built-in calculators for eGFR, anion gap, osmolarity, and calcium levels to increase session frequency.
Concise notes and checklists structured for OSCEs and medical board preparation.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model utilizing ad-supported free access to drive volume, with advanced clinical tools gated behind premium purchases.
Velocity
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Quick Lab Values Reference maintains a low-frequency release cadence, shipping only 2 distinct versions in the observed window. With the latest release occurring 17 days ago and a total of 2 releases over the last 6 months, the app averages approximately 0.08 releases per week. Development appears focused exclusively on minor stability and performance improvements, as no feature-rich updates have been identified. The current trajectory is consistent with a maintenance-focused product lifecycle.
Who built it?
RER MedApps
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What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Users report the app is not actually free despite the store listing suggesting otherwise
2 of 2 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Quick Lab Values Reference
How's the Medical market?
Quick Lab Values Reference occupies a niche in the medical reference category, but its lack of recent feature updates and negative sentiment regarding pricing transparency limit its growth. The app relies on a freemium model that currently faces backlash from users expecting free access to core clinical data.
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Key takeaways for Quick Lab Values Reference
Where is it heading?
The medical reference market is consolidating around high-trust, frequently updated platforms. Quick Lab Values Reference is currently exposed due to its negative sentiment and lack of content updates, which will likely lead to further rating compression if the pricing friction is not addressed.
- Negative sentiment regarding pricing transparency drives churn, which compounds the rating drag already visible in the store.
- The maintenance-only release cadence ensures stability but risks data obsolescence against more active clinical rivals.
The SWOT
- Clinical calculators increase session frequency
- OSCE-oriented summaries provide exam-specific utility
- Remove paywall from core reference values to improve ratings
- Update clinical data to maintain relevance against rivals
Next best moves
Remove paywall from core reference values because users report it blocks essential information → improve store rating
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's maintenance-mode status is a strategic advantage for a static reference tool…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app's analytical profile has shifted from a focus on pricing friction to a more nuanced assessment of its maintenance-mode lifecycle. While the product remains unchanged, the outlook now balances the risks of data obsolescence against the potential stability benefits of a static clinical reference tool.
Bottom line
Quick Lab Values Reference must pivot its monetization to prioritize user trust over immediate conversion, as the current paywall strategy is actively eroding the app's reputation and store rating.
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