NB On Call vs PCDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NB On Call
A secure, judgment-free community for GMC-registered GPs to share clinical and non-clinical cases. Ask questions, get peer advice, and track your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) automatically. Join thousands of UK GPs in this protected network.
- Share clinical and non-clinical cases
- Anonymized posting option
- Judgment-free discussion zone
- Easy-to-use interface
- Protected network with GMC verification
- Automatic CPD tracking
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The NB On Call app has been created by GPs for GPs and it is only accessible by GMC registered GPs. NB On Call’s aim is to foster a community where trusted GP peers can openly share both clinical and non-clinical problems, drawing upon the collective expertise of their peers. What is NB on Call? - Share both clinical and non-clinical cases with trusted GP peers - No judgement zone - there is no such thing as asking a ‘stupid question’. - Anonymised posting for your comfort if required. - Easy to use - designed to ask questions and find answers as quickly as possible. - Protected network - all registrants must provide a valid GMC number. - Free of charge - no fees or charges. - CPD Tracker - Time spent on NB On Call is automatically tracked and added to your CPD tracker. With almost 5000 UK GPs already active on NB on Call, why not join in the conversation today?
PCDS
This app offers educational resources and diagnostic tools for healthcare professionals managing dermatological issues. It aims to enhance knowledge and skills in skin condition diagnosis and treatment for primary care settings.
- Dermatology education resources
- Skin diagnostic tools
- Guidance on skin condition management
- Resources for primary care settings
- Networking opportunities
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The PCDS (Primary Care Dermatology Society) provides dermatology education for all healthcare professionals. The PCDS App houses our key educational resources and skin tools. We are a professional organisation dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals who deal with dermatological issues in primary care settings. The PCDS offers resources, education, and networking opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of primary care practitioners in the field of dermatology. We provide guidance on the diagnosis and management of skin conditions commonly encountered in primary care, aiming to improve patient care and outcomes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NB On Call at every 3 weeks against PCDS's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
NB On Call ships an update every 3 weeks, PCDS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NB On Call | PCDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GPFORUM SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Primary Care Dermatology Society |
In-app purchases
NB On Call
No in-app purchases
PCDS
No in-app purchases
