# MSD Manual Consumer

> Consumer medical information app with expert-written explanations, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments. (iPhone/iPad app by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msd-manual-consumer/id1124035048 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/718617686)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 205 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msd-manual-consumer/id1124035048/reviews.md

## What is MSD Manual Consumer?

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT DOWNLOAD
*** Downloading this app is a 2-step process: the first step is a download of the app template, and the second step is a full download of app content. This can take up to 5 to 10 minutes. Please do not navigate away from the app until both steps have been completed. ***

App Permissions Install Settings Note: 
• We do not collect or use any personal information. There are, however, some permissions necessary for the app to function properly.
1. Photos/Media/Files – This allows the app to store the medical content and multimedia for offline use without requiring the user to reload all the large content when the app updates.
2. Device and App History – This is used only to keep the app and content up to date.

Developed especially for patients, caregivers, and families, this version of the MSD Manual medical information app is created just for you. Now with many new features and enhancements, the MSD Manual Consumer app is written in everyday language. This Consumer Version provides clear, practical explanations for thousands of medical disorders, including symptoms and what doctors do to diagnose and treat medical conditions. 

The trusted MSD Manual Consumer medical information app for on-the-go reference offers: 
• Health and medical information written and updated regularly by more than 350 medical experts
• Topics searchable by symptom, diagnosis or treatment, all written in easy-to-understand language
• Photos and Illustrations on thousands of disorders and diseases
• Animations that visually demonstrate diseases and treatments 
• Interactive Quizzes* to test knowledge on health topics 
• Medical News and Commentary* covering the most current and important health topics 
• Editorials* written by top medical experts 
•	Self-assessments* to check your health and fitness levels

*Internet access needed. 

About MSD Manuals
Our mission is simple: 
We believe that health information is a universal right and that every person is entitled to accurate, accessible and usable medical information. We have a responsibility to protect, preserve and share the best current medical information to enable more informed decisions, enhance relationships between patients and professionals, and improve health care outcomes around the world. 
That’s why we are making the MSD Manuals available for free in digital form to professionals and patients around the world. No registration or subscription required, and no ads.

NOND-1179303-0001 04/16
This mobile application is intended for use outside the United States, its territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada only.

For more information please read the End User License Agreement at 
https://www.msd.com/policy/terms-of-use/home.html
For more information about our privacy practices, please see our privacy commitment at https://www.msdprivacy.com

Adverse Event Reporting: In a country outside the United States, there may be specific procedures in place to address reports of adverse events. Please contact your local MSD office or local health authority for more information.

For questions or help with the app, please contact msdmanualsinfo@msd.com

## Key features

- Medical information in everyday language
- Explanations of disorders, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments
- Photos and illustrations
- Animations of diseases and treatments
- Interactive quizzes
- Medical news and commentary

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msd-manual-consumer/id1124035048/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Doctor

*2026-07-14*

Very helpful

### 4/5 — More subject matter

*2026-07-14*

Please continue to add additional topics and information

### 5/5 — Excellent app.

*2026-07-14*

This app is prefect for non medical people.

### 5/5 — No doctors cares more than myself

*2026-06-29*

Best app I’ve ever found, free scientific fact and medical data available to everyone with periodic curation. Really up my health knowledge and helped in many occasions, recommend to everyone and really appreciate the MSD for doing the amazing work

### 5/5 — Excellent app.

*2026-06-15*

This app is prefect for non medical people.

### 5/5 — Doctor

*2026-05-15*

Very helpful

### 5/5 — Excellent app.

*2026-05-13*

This app is prefect for non medical people.

### 5/5 — Highly recommend it

*2026-04-17*

It’s a very useful app for medical staff and a great tool for learning and improving your knowledge.

### 5/5 — Vax information…

*2026-03-30*

Most informative!

### 5/5 — Excellent app.

*2026-03-29*

This app is prefect for non medical people.

## Frequently asked questions about MSD Manual Consumer

### What does the MSD Manual Consumer app do?

The app provides clear, practical explanations for thousands of medical disorders, including symptoms, and what doctors do to diagnose and treat medical conditions. It is written in everyday language for patients, caregivers, and families.

### What are the key features of the MSD Manual Consumer app?

Key features include health and medical information written by over 350 medical experts, topics searchable by symptom, diagnosis, or treatment, photos and illustrations on thousands of disorders, animations, interactive quizzes, medical news, and self-assessments.

### Is the MSD Manual Consumer app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There is no registration, subscription, or ads required. The mission is to make accurate and accessible medical information a universal right.

### What are the system requirements for the MSD Manual Consumer app?

The app requires a two-step download process: first the app template, then the full content. This can take 5-10 minutes. Internet access is needed for features like quizzes, news, and editorals. The app is intended for use outside the United States, its territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

### How is my privacy protected when using the MSD Manual Consumer app?

The app does not collect or use any personal information. Permissions for photos/media/files are used to store content offline, and device/app history is used to keep the app and content up to date.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8.1 — 2026-06-26

Minor updates

### 3.8 — 2026-06-03

Updated Text-to-Speech functionality.

### 3.6 — 2026-05-05

Implemented the latest privacy policy and changed the progress bar color in initial loading page .

### 3.4.1 — 2026-03-20

Minor Code Optimizations

### 3.4 — 2026-02-05

Minor code optimizations

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