Comparison

DermaCompass vs Klinikfuchs

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

Klinikfuchs

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KlinikFuchs — Medical Learning, Gamified KlinikFuchs turns studying medicine into a fast, motivating daily habit. Built for doctors, medical students, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals, it combines exam-relevant content with a game-like learning experience that actually keeps you coming back. Note: The learning content is in German — ideal for studying and working in German-speaking healthcare, and for international professionals preparing for German medical and language exams (FSP, Kenntnisprüfung). One app, many specialties Choose the track that fits your path — among others: dermatology, internal medicine, emergency medicine, nursing, medical assistants (MFA), phytotherapy, and dedicated preparation modes for the German FSP and Kenntnisprüfung (medicine and nursing). Learn the way that works for you - Flashcards with spaced repetition, so you review exactly what you're about to forget - Multiple-choice questions with clear explanations and sources - Spot diagnoses: train your clinical eye on real images - Dermoscopy Trainer: interactive cases with tappable structures - Derma Anatomy Trainer: identify anatomical structures on interactive diagrams, in practice or exam mode - Clinical pathways, therapy planners, and billing courses (EBM/GOÄ) Stay motivated - Daily streaks and answer streaks that reward consistency - Duels, leagues, and rankings to compete with others - Collectible cards and unlockable features as you progress - A personal To-Do list and learning calendar that plan your day for you Built for real study - Evidence-based content with references - Exam-relevance tags so you focus on what matters - Light and dark mode - Works on iPhone Download KlinikFuchs and make every spare minute count.

Screenshots

DermaCompass4 screens
Klinikfuchs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Klinikfuchs at every 3 days against DermaCompass's every 3 weeks. DermaCompass's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DermaCompass ships an update every 3 weeks, Klinikfuchs every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DermaCompass versus Klinikfuchs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDermaCompassKlinikfuchs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB337 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerswiss4ward Europe S.L.Pascal Bafteh

In-app purchases

None

DermaCompass

No in-app purchases

None

Klinikfuchs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DermaCompass free?
DermaCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Klinikfuchs free?
Klinikfuchs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DermaCompass or Klinikfuchs have ads?
Neither DermaCompass nor Klinikfuchs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DermaCompass or Klinikfuchs?
DermaCompass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Klinikfuchs every 3 days. Most recently, DermaCompass was updated on September 24, 2026 and Klinikfuchs on October 1, 2026.

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