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Messil

For junior medical residents, interns, and medical students, particularly those in surgical or pediatric rotations requiring rapid clinical guidance.

Known forCodes Qc
6apps2.1(143)Medical

Snapshot

Who is Messil?

Equipping junior medical residents with concise clinical reference tools to navigate high-pressure on-call shifts and pediatric dosing.

Target audience

Junior medical residentsInternsMedical students

Top rival

Skyscape Medpresso

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 2
6
apps
Medical6

Last updated

Codes Qc

v3.4.4

6mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines Messil?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Medical reference tools for residents and students

Scale

indie

Target audience

Junior medical residents, interns, and medical students, particularly those in surgical or pediatric rotations requiring rapid clinical guidance.

Origin

Founded by a resident physician to address the steep learning curve and practical challenges faced during the first year of medical residency.

Signature Patterns

  • •Focus on high-pressure clinical decision support and 'on-the-fly' learning
  • •Utilization of institutional data and local epidemiological guidelines
  • •Mixed monetization strategy utilizing both paid apps and free institutional tools
  • •High maintenance frequency to preserve the relevance of medical reference material
Intense

Portfolio momentum

The publisher is highly active, having released 11 updates across its 3-app portfolio in the last 6 months to ensure clinical data remains current.

Last release 26d agoActive apps 3

Portfolio

What does Messil ship?

Apps

6 apps analysed

Codes Qc icon
Codes Qc

RAMQ codes for exceptional medications for Quebec physicians and pharmacists

4.8(88)

Analysis in progress

MDonCall - Practical Guide icon
MDonCall - Practical Guide

Practical Guide to Surviving the Night

2.7(54)

Analysis in progress

Rivals

Who does Messil compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(3)

Antimicrobial Therapy

known forSanford Guide Antimicrobial

2 apps5.0Medical

Offers specialized infectious disease treatment recommendations that serve as a deeper reference for specific clinical tasks.

AMBOSS

known forAMBOSS Medical Knowledge

1 app4.9Medical

Both apps target medical residents and students with clinical reference tools designed for high-pressure hospital environments.

SOFIA

known forLe Guide IADE

1 app0.0Medical

Both apps function as specialized clinical reference tools for medical professionals, competing for space in the surgical and anesthesia care workflow.

Contenders(12)

Skyscape Medpresso

known forAntibiotics Simplified Guide

6 apps4.8Medical

Both apps target clinicians and students requiring rapid antibiotic reference, creating direct competition for users seeking clinical guidance on anti-infective therapy.

Unbound Medicine

known for5 Minute Clinical Consult

6 apps4.9Medical

Both apps target medical students and residents with clinical decision support, creating direct competition for the same professional user base during clinical shifts.

American Academy of Pediatrics

known forNelson Pediatric Abx 2026

1 app0.0Medical

Both apps target pediatric prescribers with clinical decision support for anti-infective therapy, creating direct competition for the same clinical workflow.

Augusta University

known forPediatric Dental Rx

1 app4.9Medical

Both apps function as clinical decision support tools for pediatric prescribers, creating direct overlap in the professional workflow of clinicians requiring rapid medication dosing verification.

DOCTOR'S HANDBOOKS

known forFoundation Doctor Handbook

1 app5.0Medical

Both apps target junior medical staff with clinical reference tools for on-the-fly decision support during ward rounds and emergency shifts.

Epocrates

known forepocrates: Drug Info & Pill ID

1 app2.7Medical

Both apps target medical students and residents for clinical decision support, creating direct competition for the same professional user base.

INDIGOMED

known forIndigo - Medical Reference

1 app4.5Medical

Both applications target medical residents and students by providing clinical reference material for ward and ICU environments. They compete directly for the same user base seeking quick guidance during high-pressure shifts.

James M Kempema MD PA

known forPedi STAT

1 app4.5Medical

Both applications target medical professionals managing high-pressure clinical environments, creating direct competition for the same user's limited time and budget during overnight shifts.

John Roberts

known forSurgeon's Brain : A General Surgery Reference Companion

1 app4.1Medical

Both apps target surgical residents and students with clinical reference and exam preparation tools, creating direct competition for the same academic and clinical study time.

palmER Worldwide

known forpalmEM AI: EM Quick Reference

1 app4.3Medical

Both apps target clinical staff needing rapid reference material, creating direct competition for the same point-of-care utility.

Peripheral Brain

known forJournal Club: Medicine

1 app4.3Medical

Both apps target medical residents and students with paid, high-utility clinical reference tools designed for use during hospital shifts.

Portable Databases

known forAntimicrobial Guide

1 app5.0Medical

Both apps function as digital delivery mechanisms for institution-specific antimicrobial treatment guidelines, targeting healthcare professionals who require rapid access to local clinical protocols.

Same space(31)

RER MedApps

known forConcise Infectious Diseases

2 apps0.0Medical

This resource serves as an educational tool for students and junior doctors, contrasting with the clinical protocol focus of the source app.

Acumantra Solutions

known forOn Call Central

1 app4.0Medical

Manages after-hours communication and answering services, handling the logistical side of being on call.

AO Foundation

known forAO Surgery Reference

1 app4.6Medical

Offers specialized surgical management guidance that supports orthopedic clinical decision-making.

App'Ines

known forAppines - L’app des soignants

2 appsMedical

A healthcare recruitment app competing with Chirurgie.

Association Le Bon Samaritain

known forStaying Alive

1 app3.4Medical

Provides emergency response tools for cardiac arrest, serving a different clinical need than the surgical reference focus of Chirurgie.

Atmosphere Apps

known forDavis Drug Guide For Nurses

1 app4.8Medical

Provides medication safety data that complements the clinical management guidance in MD on Call.

Class Publishing

known foriCPG: the JRCALC Guidelines

1 app0.0Medical

Provides standardized prehospital clinical guidelines that serve as a reference for emergency clinicians.

Clinique Beau Soleil

known forClinique La Catalane

1 app0.0Medical

A hospital patient communication app competing with Chirurgie.

Clinique Internationale

known forClinique Internationale

1 app4.0Medical

A medical appointment booking app competing with Chirurgie.

DeliverHealth Solutions

known foreScription One

1 app3.4Medical

Provides medical dictation tools that support clinical documentation workflows for busy physicians.

Desk

known forParodontie clinique

1 appMedical

Uses augmented reality for dental education, providing a visual learning format distinct from the text-based notes in Chirurgie.

Digital Surgery

known forTouch Surgery: Surgical Videos

1 app4.5Medical

Serves as a digital rehearsal tool for surgeons, complementing the reference material in Chirurgie through interactive 3D simulations.

FRANCISCO SANCHEZ

known forSOAPy: Clinical Note Trainer

1 app5.0Medical

Trains clinicians in documentation, helping them improve the quality of their clinical notes.

GLOBAL MÉDIA SANTÉ

known forThérapeutique Médecine Général

1 app0.0Medical

Offers therapeutic strategies for general medicine, serving as a broader clinical reference compared to the surgical focus of Chirurgie.

HVALABS

known forPediatric Doses

1 app4.0Medical

This tool focuses on the calculation component of pediatric care, serving as a specialized utility for dosing rather than treatment protocols.

Hypercare

known forHypercare-Messaging & On-Call

1 app3.6Medical

Facilitates clinical team communication, replacing pagers and outdated lists for on-call providers.

IMAIOS

known forIMAIOS e-Anatomy

1 app4.1Medical

Provides a visual anatomical reference that supports the clinical decision-making process with detailed imaging.

Juisci

known forJuisci: Clinical Evidence

1 app4.7Medical

Provides clinical literature research, serving as a tool for evidence-based practice alongside the surgical reference notes in Chirurgie.

Luke Allen

known forGray's Anatomy Student Edition

1 app4.1Medical

Serves as a foundational anatomical reference for students and professionals.

MedCalc

known forGuide Dose: For Physicians

1 app0.0Medical

Provides clinical decision support, acting as a broader reference tool for the same medical audience as Chirurgie.

MediSearch

known forMediSearch AI

1 app3.8Medical

Acts as a research-based search tool for health information, serving as a broader information source for users.

NYSORA

known forNYSORA Nerve Blocks

1 app4.1Medical

Provides specialized ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia content that complements the general clinical guidance found in MD on Call.

Powerful Medical

known forPMcardio for Individuals

1 app4.2Medical

Automates 12-lead ECG interpretation, providing diagnostic utility that extends beyond the reference-based scope of MD on Call.

QIAGEN

known forQIAGEN Pathogen Guide

1 app5.0Medical

This app acts as a supplementary reference for pathogen biology and epidemiology, providing context for anti-infective decisions.

Rush University Medical Center

known forRush Student Pocket Guide

1 app5.0Medical

Provides institution-specific clinical support for students during their rotations.

SELARL Clinique des NAC

known forClinique des NAC

1 app0.0Medical

A veterinary patient monitoring app competing with Chirurgie.

Spectrum Mobile Health

known forFirstline - Clinical Decisions

1 app4.9Medical

This platform provides institutional clinical guidance that competes for the same point-of-care utility as the source app.

Urgence Docteurs

known forUrgence Docteurs

2 apps5.0Medical

Facilitates patient access to doctors, focusing on clinical consultation rather than the surgical training scope of Chirurgie.

Vecinio Technologies

known forOn Call - Guardias Médicas

1 app4.6Medical

Focuses on shift management and scheduling, addressing the logistical needs of on-call physicians.

Veracity-Health

known forVera Health: AI for Clinicians

2 apps5.0Medical

Provides AI-driven clinical decision support that offers fast, cited answers for clinicians at the point of care.

VIDAL

known forVIDAL Mobile

1 app4.0Medical

Offers drug information for practitioners, acting as a clinical reference companion to the surgical notes in Chirurgie.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Messil

Bottom line

Messil inc. is a specialized indie publisher that leverages institutional partnerships and practitioner experience to serve a high-intent medical niche. Their value proposition rests on the practical, localized utility of their tools for junior residents rather than broad-market medical reference.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Messil publish?
Messil has 6 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Medical category.
What kind of apps does Messil make?
Messil's portfolio is concentrated in Medical, with an average rating of 2.1/5 across rated apps.
What is Messil's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Codes Qc is Messil's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
3
With full intel:
0
With overview:
3
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
no

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Marlvel.ai. “Messil intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-24. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/messil-inc

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