DermaCompass vs Klinikfuchs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Diagnostic tool
- Electronic textbook
- 322 diagnoses
- 450 differential diagnoses
- 159 therapies
- 6,000+ images
- Personalized notes and sharing
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | DermaCompass | Klinikfuchs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 337 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | swiss4ward Europe S.L. | Pascal Bafteh |
In-app purchases
DermaCompass
No in-app purchases
Klinikfuchs
No in-app purchases
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