# DSM-5-TR® Diagnosis Handbook — user reviews > 62 indexed App Store user reviews of DSM by Unbound Medicine, Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 1,542 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dsm-5-tr-diagnosis-handbook/id1008319988/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dsm-5-tr-diagnosis-handbook/id1008319988.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,235 · 4★ 143 · 3★ 54 · 2★ 28 · 1★ 82 ## What do users think of DSM? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Quick lookup - 💡 Helpful decision trees - 🙌 Great app for therapists **Cons** - 🐛 Spelling errors - ⚠️ Lacks full diagnostic criteria - 💰 Overpriced for the content - 🤔 Misleading or incomplete information **Commonly reported bugs** - Login issues - Subscription confusion - Compatibility problems **Most requested features** - Update to latest DSM edition - Include DSM-5 codes - Add dark mode - Expand content coverage ## Newest reviews (11 of 62) ### 2/5 — Логин пароль *2026-03-29* Какие требования к логину и паролю? Вводимые варианты не проходят. **Developer response:** Hello. It sounds like you are having trouble logging in to your account. We'll need some more information to find your particular account, so please contact our Support team as soon as possible and we will be happy to help you access your account. You can reach us here: Email: support@unboundmedicine.com; Phone: 610-627-9090 (M-F, 9 - 5 EST); or Live Chat via our website. Thank you. ### 2/5 — Waste of money *2025-11-12* Does not give you diagnostic criteria, only differential dx and includes so many spelling errors. Wish I didn’t purchase this. Its useless. **Developer response:** We understand your concerns and appreciate the opportunity to clarify the purpose of our product. The DSM-5-TR Differential Diagnosis Handbook is designed to complement the larger Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, not replace it. Our handbook focuses specifically on the differential diagnosis process, offering exclusive, integrated interactive decision trees. While the larger DSM-5-TR textbook provides comprehensive details on disorders, our handbook is a practical tool aimed at supporting clinicians in the diagnostic process. As for any misspellings you have found, please forward any specific examples you have and we will be happy to inform the publisher of the content. You can email us at: support@unboundmedicine.com. Thank you. ### 4/5 — Great App *2024-07-10, version 1.14* Basic - but appreciated ### 3/5 — Personally disorders *2024-05-04, version 1.14* Could make more decision trees for personality disorders. Just lists them and the criteria. ### 4/5 — Good App for Therapists, needs updated UI *2024-04-07* The app is great and allows me to stop using the book and carrying it around all the time. However, the UI is just very outdated looking. Would love to have dark mode added also. **Developer response:** Thank you for your positive feedback and for highlighting areas where we can improve! We're delighted to hear that our app has made it more convenient for you by eliminating the need to carry a book around. We're always looking for ways to enhance the app experience, and updating the UI to make it more modern and introducing a dark mode are in the works and certainly on our radar. Please stay tuned for an app update in the near future. Thank you again for your support and valuable feedback! ### 3/5 — Not as expected *2024-03-08* The app functions well but not rich in content. I was expecting to see DSM 5 criteria for the illnesses mentioned in the differential diagnosis. I have not gone through all the differential diagnoses yet; in the differential diagnosis of hallucinations, borderline personality disorder is not mentioned. The app would have been good if the price was less than half of the current one ### 2/5 — Hoped the app would update to include the new edition *2022-05-11, version 1.12* I sent two emails regarding this with no response ### 5/5 — Review *2021-09-21* Great insight- well described. More than I can ingest in years. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are glad to hear you find our application to be insightful! ### 2/5 — Overpriced *2021-08-12, version 1.12* Maybe helpful for a student or a new clinician. If you’re an experienced clinician, it’s not worth the price tag. ### 4/5 — It looks good so far *2021-05-20* I just purchased access to the content. I have the book but it seems easier to access the decision trees here than combing through the text. On the site, I noticed, after paying, that it said something about subscription. I hope this is not a subscription, otherwise, I will have to cancel. ### 5/5 — This app rules! *2021-05-14, version 1.12* So much better than the APA’s DSM 5 Diagnostic Criteria app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Lacking sufficient information *2026-07-20* For the price of this app I would like to have the full DSM. Parts of the DSM are missing meaning I still have to refer to the book, which makes this somewhat pointless. **Developer response:** Thanks for the review! To clarify, our handbook is designed as a companion tool to the full DSM-5-TR, not a replacement. While the main textbook covers comprehensive details, our app focuses specifically on the diagnostic process using interactive decision trees and comparison tables to help clinicians navigate differential diagnoses quickly. Please feel free to reach out to our support team at support@unboundmedicine.com if you have any questions or need additional assistance! ### 1/5 — Difficult *2026-05-08, version 1.19* very difficult to use trying to get to the tree decision part it just takes me directly to the diagnostic ### 1/5 — Not what it appears to be *2024-11-03, version 1.16* If you’re looking for details on disorders for diagnosis and treatment plan support, this isn’t it. ### 1/5 — Misleading at best. Scam at its worst. *2024-07-12* Do not buy this app. It’s very clearly a misguided scam compared to the actual dsm app. The decision trees make no sense. Complete waste of money and I absolutely regret purchasing this. -US Psychiatry resident. Purchase the actual dsm book or app. I really suspect a majority of these reviews are fake. **Developer response:** We appreciate your feedback. We want to assure you that our application is not a scam. All our content is licensed directly from the publisher, ensuring its authenticity and quality. We take great pride in our apps and are committed to providing a valuable service to our users. Our support team is available to assist you and can provide further clarification or help with any problems you may be experiencing. If you're unsatisfied with your purchase, we can also guide you through the refund process. ### 1/5 — Highly inaccurate *2023-01-17, version 1.13* Overview of app. Quickly diagnose you with borderline personality disorder for something as little as picking at your skin. ### 1/5 — Not helpful *2022-11-03, version 1.13* For the cost, this is not helpful as a provider. The decision tree seems basic and not all diagnoses are provided. ### 1/5 — Please give me my money back *2022-03-15, version 1.12* This was not the DSM-5 eBook. I have the text I bought for the same price. I expected for 69.99 I would have access to the textbook. The diagnosis tree is not comprehensive enough and too simple with 3-4 questions. Very disappointed. Please give me my money back. Thank you. No stars. ### 1/5 — Not recommend *2021-09-22, version 1.12* Pretty useless. Can’t believe I have to get a se one app just to list the criteria ### 1/5 — DSM 5 ddx *2021-04-04, version 1.11* Paid for app via App Store. The app is trying to charge me again to use. Frustration. Failure on the part of those who developed the app and Apple for not communicating the app is paid in full. ### 1/5 — Cannot access *2020-11-29* This may be a great app. I have no way of knowing! The first time I tried to open it, it asked for my user name and password. Since I have not yet established either, I have no way to log into the app. I am not very tech savvy, so I may be missing something obvious. Feeling frustrated! **Developer response:** Our DSM-5 mobile app is a free download so that users may view the free Preview o the application before making the decision to purchase. Users may either purchase full access via in-app purchase, or purchase through our website to create a username and password which will then allow them to log in to unlock the full content of the application. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Worth the purchase *2026-04-17* Such a helpful tool, and love that there’s a desktop app as well. The decision tree is such a great feature, though I wish navigating to it was a bit cleaner. Either way, a perfect resource for any mental health care provider. **Developer response:** Hello and thank you for all of your kind words and for the positive review. We're happy to hear you're finding the DSM-5 app to be so helpful. We also appreciate your feedback, so if you have any suggestions or comments on the navigation, feel free to email us: support@unboundmedicine.com. Thanks again. ### 5/5 — Helpful! *2026-02-20* I’m currently in my PsyD program and I’ve been using this app as a study tool and resource for helping with differential diagnoses. I used to go through the DSM and go through all of the differentials for disorders I consider, but this has saved me a lot of time. And TIME is something a grad student always needs more of! **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing this! We are pleased to hear that our tools are saving you valuable time. If you ever have questions, please contact us at support@unboundmedicine.com. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-12-20, version 1.18* Great tool ### 5/5 — Review of DSM differential App *2024-07-16, version 1.14* Great app, easy to use, wonderful tool. ### 5/5 — Great App *2023-08-04* Thanks for the extra help! I appreciate it! **Developer response:** We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive review! We're happy to hear this app is helpful to you. ### 5/5 — DSM 5TR? *2023-01-28* Nice app. Has this been update, or will this be updated to reflect the recent changes included in DSM-5TR ### 5/5 — Quick look ups *2022-03-01, version 1.12* I love pulling out this app during sessions with clients and just reviewing briefly if they wanna know something about theirs or another diagnosis. It helps me answer their questions knowing I have the word right in front of me! good quick go-to if you also just need to look up the billing code & review any dsm 5 criteria. ### 5/5 — DSM 5 *2022-01-21, version 1.12* Not helpful waste of $$ ### 5/5 — really worth buying *2022-01-15* . **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — Superior content and guidance *2022-01-12* This app empowers the lay person - such as myself - to effectively engage, interact and communicate with the licensed health professionals charged with the care of loved ones. I could not give a higher endorsement. **Developer response:** We are happy to hear you find this to be a valuable app to aid in the care of a loved one. Thank you for sharing your positive review! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*