EFP vs Periofirst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EFP
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The EFP app belongs to the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting awareness of periodontal science and the importance of gum health. Its guiding vision is βperiodontal health for a better life.β Founded in 1991, the EFP is a federation of 37 national periodontal societies that represents more than 16,000 periodontists, dentists, researchers and oral-health professionals from Europe and around the world. It pursues evidence-based science in periodontal and oral health, promoting events and campaigns aimed at both professionals and the public.
Periofirst
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Periofirst is an application designed by clinicians and periodontologists for dental surgeons. It allows to generate a periodontal assessment in a few clicks. It can be used for diagnosis and regular monitoring of the progress of periodontal disease. The application can be used in the maintenance phases after implant placement. Accessible to all practitioners, it optimizes and facilitates the taking of measurements and the realization of periochart. The application is integrated into the periodontal treatment plan and allows communication with the patient who becomes aware of his treatment needs. Periofirst participates in the prevention and treatment plan proposed by the practitioner through its educational support. Accessible to all practitioners, Periofirst synthesizes a periodontal assessment into a complete and personalized report for the practitioner and the patient. Periofirst facilitates the practice of the Dental Surgeon and allows to generate periodontal exams in a few clicks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Periofirst at monthly against EFP's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EFP ships an update every 4 months, Periofirst monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EFP | Periofirst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | European Federation of Periodontology | FRANCE MEDICAL FORMATION |
In-app purchases
EFP
No in-app purchases
Periofirst
No in-app purchases









