Comparison

Pharmabuddy.ie vs Dermabuddy

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

Head to head
About

Pharmabuddy.ie

Features
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The online resource for Irish pharmacists. Includes: A pharmacist only online forum CPD educational modules A communications section Disclaimer: Please seek the advice of healthcare professionals before making any medical decisions.

About

Dermabuddy

Features
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A secure resource to enable GPs to discuss dermatological issues with trusted GP colleagues

Screenshots

Pharmabuddy.ie4 screens
Dermabuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pharmabuddy.ie at 11.0 against Dermabuddy's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pharmabuddy.ie ships an update monthly, Dermabuddy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Pharmabuddy.ie versus Dermabuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharmabuddy.ieDermabuddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly โ€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size21 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPharmabuddy LtdDermabuddy Technology Services Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Pharmabuddy.ie

No in-app purchases

None

Dermabuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pharmabuddy.ie free?
Pharmabuddy.ie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dermabuddy free?
Dermabuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pharmabuddy.ie or Dermabuddy have ads?
Neither Pharmabuddy.ie nor Dermabuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharmabuddy.ie or Dermabuddy?
Pharmabuddy.ie ships an update monthly, and Dermabuddy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pharmabuddy.ie was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dermabuddy on October 15, 2026.

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