Best DSM alternatives: apps like DSM-5-TR® Diagnostic Criteria

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Updated October 2026

DSM-5-TR® Diagnostic Criteria

American Psychiatric Association

Whether you want more options like DSM or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to DSM

#1

DSM-5-TR® Diagnosis Handbook by Unbound Medicine, Inc.

Differential DDx Text Revision

Editor's Choice

4.6😞(1.6K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#87in Medical

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This app assists clinicians in making accurate psychiatric diagnoses using the latest DSM-5-TR® classifications. It features interactive decision trees and algorithms to guide users through a 6-step diagnostic process, offering differential diagnoses and detailed condition entries.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Quick lookup
💡 Helpful decision trees
🙌 Great app for therapists

Room to Improve

🐛 Spelling errors
⚠️ Lacks full diagnostic criteria
💰 Overpriced for the content
🤔 Misleading or incomplete information

#2

Maudsley Prescribing Guideline by Skyscape Medpresso Inc

Psychiatry Prescribing

Strong Contender

4.5(87 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app provides essential, up-to-date guidance on prescribing psychotropic medications for mental health disorders. It covers drug treatments, adverse effects, and special patient groups, offering a comprehensive reference for clinicians and trainees. Includes 1-year online access.

#3

PsychNotes: Clinical Pkt Guide by Skyscape Medpresso Inc

DSM-5 disorders and treatments

Worth Considering

4.7(208 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app provides quick access to essential information on DSM-5 disorders, treatments, and psychotropic drugs. It covers documentation, patient education, and includes updated content on telepsychiatry and pandemic-related mental health topics.

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Access a wide range of online continuing medical education activities, including presentations, clinical cases, and articles. Enhance your knowledge in mental health care and conveniently fulfill CME requirements from your smartphone.

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This point-of-care resource aids in medication selection for psychiatric drugs. It provides comprehensive prescribing information for over 150 medications for adults, children, and adolescents, with interactive filters for customized patient-specific lists.

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This medical reference app provides quick access to information on psychiatric illnesses in adults and children. It covers diagnostic criteria, treatment approaches, and drug information, with offline access and smart search capabilities. An in-app purchase unlocks all content and updates.

Psychiatric illness referenceAdult and child disorder coverageDiagnostic and treatment strategies

free with in-app purchases

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Psychiatric Meds Guide

Quickly access comprehensive information on a wide range of psychotropic medications. Learn about generic and brand names, classes, indications, dosages, and side effects for antidepressants, antipsychotics, and more. Ideal for professionals and students seeking an easy-to-use educational tool.

Comprehensive drug informationSearch and alphabetical browsingSave favorite medications

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This clinical decision support tool provides clinicians with curated, evidence-based medical content for psychiatric disorders. It uses AI to answer natural language questions, enabling faster and better patient care decisions.

AI-powered clinical decision supportEvidence-based psychiatric contentVoice-enabled natural language questions

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Waco Guide- Psychopharmacology

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Clinical Decision Support

This app provides evidence-based psychopharmacology decision support for primary care clinicians. It offers tailored recommendations for various patient populations and mental health conditions, including adults, pediatrics, geriatrics, and women's health.

Evidence-based psychopharmacologyPoint-of-care decision makingTailored recommendations for special populations

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by European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP)

This app provides a neuroscience-based nomenclature for psychotropic medications, reflecting current knowledge and aiding clinicians in making informed prescription decisions. It includes detailed information on pharmacology, mode of action, indications, efficacy, side effects, practical notes, and neurobiology.

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