Pharmabuddy.ie vs Dermabuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pharmabuddy.ie
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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.
Dermabuddy
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A secure resource to enable GPs to discuss dermatological issues with trusted GP colleagues
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Verdict
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 · 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.
Pharmabuddy.ie ships an update monthly, Dermabuddy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pharmabuddy.ie | Dermabuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pharmabuddy Ltd | Dermabuddy Technology Services Ltd |
In-app purchases
Pharmabuddy.ie
No in-app purchases
Dermabuddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pharmabuddy.ie free?
Is Dermabuddy free?
Do Pharmabuddy.ie or Dermabuddy have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pharmabuddy.ie or Dermabuddy?
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