NMH Guides vs Dermabuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NMH Guides
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This app is intended for use by both patients and staff of the National Maternity Hospital, Holles street, Dublin. It will act as a guide to aid clinical decision making by healthcare professionals in the NMH with regard to antimicrobial prescribing. This app may also be used by patients of the NMH to aid them in their own decision making processes with respect to antimicrobial treatment. National Maternity Hospital Guidelines: -Adult Antimicrobial Guidelines -Neonatal Antimicrobial Guidelines -Obstetric Emergency Protocols -NCHD Access to Medical Information at the point of care is critical in ensuring safe and effective medical practices. MEG Support Tools app provides a way for clinicians to deliver their guidelines, protocols and clinical practice guides to staff members on their own mobile devices. Access to this information at the point of care provides immediate guidance and helps to improve patient outcomes. For more information on the MEG system contact us through the developer links.
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 update cadence: Dermabuddy at every 5 weeks against NMH Guides's every 5 months. NMH Guides's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NMH Guides ships an update every 5 months, Dermabuddy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NMH Guides | Dermabuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 15.1 |
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| Size | 38 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Medical EGuides | Dermabuddy Technology Services Ltd |
In-app purchases
NMH Guides
No in-app purchases
Dermabuddy
No in-app purchases






