Comparison

PDM vs MedEx Plus

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

Head to head
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.

About

MedEx Plus

Access comprehensive medicine information, including indications, dosage, and contraindications. This app features a vast A-Z index of brands and generics, with smart search and filtering options. Information is available in both Bangla and English.

Highlights
  • Extensive A-Z medicine index
  • Allopathic, herbal, and veterinary drugs
  • Smart search engine
  • Filter by popularity, price, company, strength
  • Generic information in Bangla and English
  • Prescribing monograph for each generic
Features
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Introducing MedEx, your go-to app for all medicine-related information. With curated and precise generic data, including indications, pharmacology, dosage, and contraindications, MedEx is your reliable companion. Key features • Largest medicine index: MedEx has the most extensive and up-to-date A-Z index of brands and generics in Bangladesh. • All-in-One app: From herbal and veterinary medicines to allopathic drugs, find everything you need in a single app. • Extensive filters: Sort medicines by popularity, price, company, or strength for a more personalized experience. • Smart search: Look up any medicine using our smart search engine. It’s fast and accurate. • Bangla data: Generic information is available in both Bangla and English languages. • Innovator’s Monograph: For a deeper insight, each generic is accompanied by a prescribing monograph. Stay informed and empowered with MedEx- Your trusted medicine information partner.

Screenshots

PDM4 screens
MedEx Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MedEx Plus at 100% against PDM's 56%. MedEx Plus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). PDM's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MedEx Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDM has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of PDM's written reviews are positive against 100% of MedEx Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDM ships an update every 18 months, MedEx Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PDM versus MedEx Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDMMedEx Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (28 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB59 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperITmedicusAhsan Sharif

Customer experience

PDM

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

MedEx Plus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PDM

No in-app purchases

None

MedEx Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDM free?
PDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MedEx Plus free?
MedEx Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDM or MedEx Plus?
MedEx Plus is rated higher. PDM averages 3.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while MedEx Plus averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do PDM or MedEx Plus have ads?
MedEx Plus shows ads; PDM does not.
Which is updated more often, PDM or MedEx Plus?
PDM ships an update every 18 months, and MedEx Plus every 3 months. Most recently, PDM was updated on September 8, 2026 and MedEx Plus on September 20, 2026.

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