MDApp Dispatch Membership
It only takes 2,500 members to protect a decade of free tools: 630+ of them, used over 50 million times, and relied on by everyone who uses MDApp.
For ten years, we never had to ask for anything. But the web is changing fast for small, independent sites like ours, so now we're asking, and I'd love you by our side for what comes next. The Dispatch, in your inbox every month, is our thank-you.
First search and social. Now AI.
For years, a handful of tech giants have decided what reaches people through search and social feeds. Now AI answers, built on our work, sit where MDApp used to appear. Fewer people reach us, so the ad income that funded us keeps shrinking. Members make up the difference: no paywall, every tool free for those who need it.
The Dispatch. An exclusive monthly issue.
News from behind the desk, a say in what comes next, and access to one of the limited 2,500 copies of each issue. It's our thank-you, as a beautifully laid-out PDF to read, print or keep, sent to you every month.
- A note from behind the desk: how the month really went, and what members kept going.
- One tool, taken further from what is on the website: the story, the evidence and the practical detail behind a calculator you use, with full references.
- Member stories: how others use the website and tools.
- Your vote, and the reveal: pick next month's spotlight and the next tool we build. Members find out first.
- Early access to new tools: try new calculators before anyone else. Member feedback and proposals for new tools take priority.
- Breathing Room: a five-minute reset for the end of a shift or whenever you get a minute to yourself.
It keeps MDApp going, for everyone.
Keeps every tool free
No paywall and no login, for you and the next person.
Keeps tools current and growing
Checked against the latest guidance, year after year.
Makes you one of the 2,500
With a say in what we spotlight and build next.
Your questions, answered.
Still wondering? Write to us at dispatch@mdapp.co and we'll be happy to help.
How do I pay, and do I get a receipt?
Securely through Stripe. You’ll get an email confirmation when you first sign up. If you need subscription receipts please email us at dispatch@mdapp.co. If you'd like to claim it as a work expense, it's worth checking with your employer.
I've bought a pass. Can I switch to a membership?
Yes, anytime. Your pass runs until it ends, and you can start a membership whenever you like.
I'm a student, researcher or patient. Is this for me?
Absolutely. MDApp is used by clinicians, students, researchers, patients and carers, and the Dispatch is written for all of them. If you can't chip in right now, that's fine too. MDApp stays free for you either way.
What if it's not for me?
We’re sorry to hear this. Reply to any email that brought you the Dispatch or write to us at dispatch@mdapp.co and will process your cancellation.
What if I lose an issue or miss one?
Just reply to any Dispatch email and we'll send it again. Every issue you've received is yours to keep.
Do I need an account to use MDApp as a member?
No. MDApp works exactly as it does now, with no login. Your membership just means the Dispatch lands in your inbox each month, and you get to vote on what we build next.
Is this a donation?
No. It's a membership, and you get something real for it: the Dispatch, every month. What it pays for is keeping MDApp going and free for everyone.
Why is each issue limited to 2,500 copies?
Because the Dispatch is written for the 2,500 who keep MDApp free. Every member gets their own copy. The proceeds go into keeping MDApp running: checking every tool against the latest guidance, keeping the site fast and free to use, and building the new tools, including those that members vote for.
What if you don't reach 2,500?
Every member still counts. Each one is part of what keeps MDApp as it is. We'll keep going for as long as we can, and a paywall stays our very last resort.
Will I still see ads as a member?
Until we reach 2,500, yes. The ads still help carry us there. Once we do, they go for everyone, members included.
The same tool, a year from now.
Subscribe to use this calculator.
- Tools behind a login and a fee
- Fewer updates as guidelines change
- No new tools. Or no MDApp at all.
- Free for everyone, no login
- Kept up to date, year after year
- Still growing, with the 2,500 behind it
Keep MDApp free, current and still growing.
Get your membership now →MDApp Dispatch Pass
Back MDApp without the commitment of a subscription. Pick up the current issue of the Dispatch, or a run of 3, 6 or 12 months in advance and get the same benefits as a member whilst your pass runs.
For ten years, we never had to ask for anything. But the web is changing fast for small, independent sites like ours, so now we're asking. A pass helps us every bit as much while it runs, and each Dispatch issue sent to you is our thank-you. Pick whatever feels right. I'm grateful either way.
First search and social. Now AI.
For years, a handful of tech giants have decided what reaches people through search and social feeds. Now AI answers, built on our work, sit where MDApp used to appear. Fewer people reach us, so the ad income that funded us keeps shrinking. Every pass helps make up the difference: no paywall, every tool free for those who need it.
The Dispatch. The same exclusive issue members get.
News from behind the desk, a say in what comes next, and access to one of the limited 2,500 copies of each issue. It's our thank-you, as a beautifully laid-out PDF to read, print or keep, sent to you every month of your pass.
- A note from behind the desk: how the month really went, and what members and pass holders kept going.
- One tool, taken further from what is on the website: the story, the evidence and the practical detail behind a calculator you use, with full references.
- Member stories: how others use the website and tools.
- Your vote, and the reveal: pick next month's spotlight and the next tool we build. You find out first.
- Early access to new tools: try new calculators before anyone else. Your feedback and ideas for new tools take priority.
- Breathing Room: a five-minute reset for the end of a shift or whenever you get a minute to yourself.
Everything a membership does, for as long as it runs.
Keeps every tool free
No paywall and no login, for you and the next person.
Keeps tools current and growing
Checked against the latest guidance, year after year.
Gives you a say
Both votes, the reveal and early access, like any member.
Your questions, answered.
Still wondering? Write to us at dispatch@mdapp.co and we'll be happy to help.
Does a pass renew?
Never. You pay once, your issues arrive, and the pass ends. We'll send one email before your last issue in case you'd like to carry on, and that's it.
Does a pass count towards the 2,500?
Not towards the counter. The 2,500 tracks ongoing monthly members, since that's what lets MDApp stand on its own. A pass still funds the same work and gets you the same Dispatch while it runs, and you can switch to membership anytime to be counted.
When does my pass start?
Straight away. The first issue lands as soon as you pay, then each new issue arrives on the first Tuesday of the month until your pass runs out.
What happens when my pass ends?
Your last issue arrives and the pass simply stops. You keep every issue. If you'd like to carry on, you can take another pass or become a monthly member.
Why does one month cost more than a month of membership?
A monthly membership lets us plan ahead, so it carries the lower price. A pass gives you freedom instead: pay once, with nothing to cancel. You get the same Dispatch either way.
What if I lose an issue or miss one?
Just reply to any Dispatch email and we'll send it again. Every issue you've received is yours to keep.
Do I get everything a member gets?
Yes. Every issue, both votes, the reveal and early access to new tools, for as long as your pass runs.
Will I still see ads as a member?
Until we reach 2,500, yes. The ads still help carry us there. Once we do, they go for everyone, members included.
Can I switch to a monthly membership later?
Yes, anytime. Your pass runs until it ends, and you can start a membership whenever you like.
Is this a donation?
No. You're buying the Dispatch, so something real lands in your inbox every month for the duration of your pass. What it pays for is keeping MDApp free for everyone.
Why is each issue limited to 2,500 copies?
Because the Dispatch is written for the 2,500 who keep MDApp free. Every member gets their own copy. The proceeds go into keeping MDApp running: checking every tool against the latest guidance, keeping the site fast and free to use, and building the new tools, including those that members vote for.
What if it's not for me?
We’re sorry to hear this. Reply to any email that brought you the Dispatch or write to us at dispatch@mdapp.co and will process your refund.
Breathing Room
A curated collection of 30 five-minute breaks for the busy mind.
One short pause for every day of the month, laid out to print, pin up or keep on your phone. Look inside
For ten years, we never had to ask for anything. But the web is changing fast for small, independent sites like ours. Rather than ask for tips, we decided to provide you with something worth keeping so we started our little Printables Shop. Breathing Room is the first: thirty small pauses for the busy days. I hope it gives you a few calm minutes back.
Thirty breaks. One for every day of the month.
A calm, beautifully laid-out PDF to print, pin up or keep on your phone. Each break takes about five minutes and asks nothing of you beyond that.
- Yours to keep: one payment, an instant download, and no account to set up.
- Five minutes each: short enough to fit between things, at your desk, on a break or at the end of the day.
- Break 01 to Break 30: one for each day of the month, or dip in whenever you need one.
- Made to print and cut: two cards to an A4 sheet. Cut along the dashed line and keep them in a drawer, a bag or on the fridge door.
- Curated by the MDApp team: written for anyone with a busy mind, no matter what fills your day.
30breaks
5 minutes each
2 cards to a sheet
Print, cut, keep
4steps
+ a tip on every card
Week plan + tappable index
17A4 pages
For general wellbeing only. Not medical advice or a substitute for professional care.
First search and social. Now AI.
For years, a handful of tech giants have decided what reaches people through search and social feeds. Now AI answers, built on our work, sit where MDApp used to appear. Fewer people reach us, so the ad income that funded us keeps shrinking. Rather than ask for tips, we make printables. Every copy helps make up the difference: no paywall, every tool free for those who need it.
Your questions, answered.
Still wondering? Write to us at shop@mdapp.co and we'll be happy to help.
How do I pay, and do I get a receipt?
Securely through Stripe, with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. You'll get an email confirmation with your download link.
Is this a donation?
No. It's a printable you buy and keep. What it pays for is keeping MDApp going and free for everyone.
What format is it?
A PDF. Print it at home, or read it on your phone, tablet or computer.
What if I lose my copy?
Just write to us at shop@mdapp.co and we'll send it again. It's yours to keep.
Do I need an account?
No. Pay once, download, done. MDApp works exactly as it does now, with no login.
Who is it for?
Anyone with a busy mind. MDApp is used by clinicians, students, researchers, patients and carers, and MDApp Printables are created for all of them. If you can't chip in right now, that's fine too. MDApp stays free for you either way.
What if it's not for me?
We're sorry to hear that. Write to us at shop@mdapp.co and we'll help.
The same tool, a year from now.
Subscribe to use this calculator.
- Tools behind a login and a fee
- Fewer updates as guidelines change
- No new tools. Or no MDApp at all.
- Free for everyone, no login
- Kept up to date, year after year
- Still growing to new milestones
Proceeds from the MDApp Printables help keep MDApp free, current and still growing.
Get your printable now →Like a lot of publishers, I've watched the search landscape change fast under AI, and the traffic that quietly kept it all running is fading.
Rather than put the tools behind a paywall, we started the Dispatch: a way for the people who use MDApp to keep our team going, and to be part of where it heads next.
I'm not ready to give up what MDApp has stood for all these years: trustworthy tools, free and open to anyone who needs them. And the people who take part are what make sure I don't have to.
Grab your membership or a pass today.
Become one of the 2,500 members needed to keep MDApp free for everyone.
Like a lot of publishers, I've watched the search landscape change fast under AI, and the traffic that quietly kept it all running is fading.
Rather than put the tools behind a paywall, we started the MDApp Printables, a collection of keepsakes for the supporters.
I'm not ready to give up what MDApp has stood for all these years: trustworthy tools, free and open to anyone who needs them. And the people who take part are what make sure I don't have to.
Grab Breathing Room today.
30 five-minute breaks for a busy mind. Every copy helps keep MDApp free for everyone.
