Comparison

DermaCompass vs Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E

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

Head to head
About

DermaCompass

This medical app serves as a diagnostic tool and electronic textbook for physicians. It offers a comprehensive database of skin disease diagnoses, differential diagnoses, therapies, and high-resolution images to aid in daily clinical work. Users can access detailed information, compare images, and receive therapy guidance.

Highlights
  • Diagnostic tool
  • Electronic textbook
  • 322 diagnoses
  • 450 differential diagnoses
  • 159 therapies
  • 6,000+ images
  • Personalized notes and sharing
Features
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DermaCompass is a diagnostic tool and electronic textbook. With currently 322 diagnoses, 450 differential diagnoses, 159 therapies and over 6,000 images, the app supports physicians in their daily work. DermaCompass enables differential diagnoses, the comparison of images and provides tips for therapy. The textbook contains clinical information about skin diseases, high-resolution images, and treatment algorithms. From the main menu, the user can access the electronic textbook with up-to-date facts on numerous dermatological diseases. All information is regularly revised and extended by experienced professionals. The table of contents allows direct navigation to relevant subchapters. A search function can be used to access information on individual diseases. A list of the most important dermatological drugs including medical indications is available for quick reference (only available in Switzerland). In addition, the app can be personalized, e.g., highlighting text and adding personal notes and sharing these with colleagues. These functions are available after registration.

About

Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E

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A Doody's Core Title for 2023! The bestselling, go-to guide to the dermatologic conditions most often encountered in primary care—updated to reflect the latest developments in the field For more than three decades, Fitzpatrick’s Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology has remained one of the bestselling dermatology books in the world. This concise, quick-reference guide has virtually defined the field for thousands of physicians, dermatology residents, and medical students. Covering the most essential content on skin problems, this updated ninth edition combines laser-precise color images of skin lesions along with an overview of epidemiology and pathophysiology, and detailed information on diagnosis and treatment. Features: • Extensively revised and expanded with new material • Complete update of etiology, pathogenesis, management, and therapy • Over 1,000 full-color images • Color-coded 4-part organization facilitates review at a glance • ICD-10 codes are included for each disease • Many images highlight skin disease in different ethnic populations No Internet connection needed to view the app after it has been downloaded. It is all ready for quick image and information retrieval. This app is optimized for whatever size device you are using, either phone or tablet. This app is easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The search tool shows you suggestions that appear in the text as you type so it is quick and helps with spelling medical terms. It also remembers past search terms so you can go back to a topic or image very easily. You can also create notes and bookmarks separately for chapters, images and tables to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. This interactive app is based on the full content of Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Ninth Edition by McGraw-Hill Education. Editors: Arturo P. Saavedra, MD, PhD, MBA Ellen K. Roh, MD Anar Mikailov, MD Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. Developed by Usatine Media, LLC Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer

Screenshots

DermaCompass4 screens
Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DermaCompass at Free against Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E's $69.99. DermaCompass also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

DermaCompass is free to download; Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E costs $69.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DermaCompass ships an update every 3 weeks, Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DermaCompass versus Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDermaCompassFitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E
PriceFree — better$69.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB294 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerswiss4ward Europe S.L.Usatine & Erickson Media LLC

In-app purchases

None

DermaCompass

No in-app purchases

None

Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DermaCompass free?
DermaCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E free?
Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DermaCompass or Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E have ads?
Neither DermaCompass nor Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DermaCompass or Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E?
DermaCompass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E every 8 months. Most recently, DermaCompass was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fitzpatricks Atlas/Synopsis 9E on October 27, 2026.

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