Comparison

Doxper Blu vs PDM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Doxper Blu

This app digitizes handwritten medical prescriptions and patient-clinician interactions. It works with special paper and a smart pen to transfer data via Bluetooth, making prescriptions accessible in a digital format for doctors.

Highlights
  • Records medical prescriptions
  • Captures doctor-patient interactions
  • Uses special dotted paper and smart pen
  • Transfers data via Bluetooth
  • Provides digital access to prescriptions
Features
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Doxper offers comprehensive recording of medical prescriptions as well as interactions between a clinician and a patient. Doxper integrates seamlessly into existing clinical practice without altering any step of the doctor-patient interaction. STEP 1. Doctor writes on dotted prescription paper with pen. STEP 2. Patient keeps the prescription paper. STEP 3. Pen transfers data through Bluetooth using Doxper Blu App. STEP 4. Doctor can access prescription in digital format using Doxper Blu App.

About

PDM

This medical reference app provides registered doctors with quick access to clinical information for diagnosing and treating common disorders. It offers evidence-based disease descriptions, drug details, calculators, and news to aid in patient care decisions.

Highlights
  • System-wise disease condition index
  • Evidence-based disease descriptions
  • Drug brand and generic name details
  • Linked headings for quick viewing
  • Clinical laboratory values
  • Medical calculators and charts
  • Doctor's forum for discussion
  • Favorites for bookmarking
Features
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Practical Diagnosis and Management (PDM) Attention: This app is intended to use by "Registered Doctors" only. Do not install it if you are not a registered doctor. Practical Diagnosis and Management (PDM) is a practical, point-of-care mobile app that offers clinical information on the diagnosis and treatment of most common medical disorders seen in both general practice and hospital settings. Perfect as a quick reference on the hospital wards, in a busy clinic or in a private practice. The clinically-focused entries and the overall topics arranged in a way which make it easy to find answers at the point of care. Doctor can quickly access the information they need to effectively plan and deliver in patient care. The aim is to bring a rational approach to the patients in terms of management, based on the practical guidelines and widely accepted text books of corresponding subjects. Physician can access this resource anytime, anywhere on their smartphone and tablet. The PDM app helps healthcare professionals diagnose and treat the patients confidently. Key Features: 1. Useful system wise disease condition index to help find answers fast 2. Evidence-based disease description of proven therapies compiled by an editorial board 3. View option of different Brands of the generic name and the details of drugs in the treatment section 4. In topics different headings are linked in sections for quick viewing 5. Most commonly used clinical laboratory values and other useful relevant information 6. Essential Medical Calculators and Charts 7. Enhanced table & flow charts for quicker reference 8. Access latest Medical News 9. Doctor’s forum for sharing views on different topics 10. Favorites for bookmarking important entries 11. Feedback portion for user review on how to improve the topics & apps 12. Integrated regular updates that give the most up-to-date information at your fingertips This app is intended for use by general physicians and trainees, with the goal of improving patient care and medical education. This fully-updated reference includes everything Doctor need to know about caring for patients in one handy reference. Each topic has following information: - Introduction - Etiology - Pathophysiology - Clinical features - Investigations - Management - Prognosis - Complications - Prevention - D/D This app is ready to help physicians become familiar with different diseases, learn their Diagnosis & Treatment and make their decision when choosing a medicine. Doctor can quickly access the information they need, to effectively plan and deliver in patient care.

Screenshots

Doxper Blu4 screens
PDM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Doxper Blu at every 2 months against PDM's every 18 months. PDM's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Doxper Blu against 3.9 for PDM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDM has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doxper Blu ships an update every 2 months, PDM every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Doxper Blu versus PDM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoxper BluPDM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.9 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB65 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperInformDS Technologies Private LimitedITmedicus

Customer experience

Doxper Blu

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PDM

All ratings28 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral10.7%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral33.3%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Doxper Blu

No in-app purchases

None

PDM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doxper Blu free?
Doxper Blu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDM free?
PDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doxper Blu or PDM?
Doxper Blu is rated higher. Doxper Blu averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PDM averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Doxper Blu or PDM have ads?
Neither Doxper Blu nor PDM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doxper Blu or PDM?
Doxper Blu ships an update every 2 months, and PDM every 18 months. Most recently, Doxper Blu was updated on October 9, 2026 and PDM on October 8, 2026.

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