NMH Guides vs PCDS
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.
PCDS
This app offers educational resources and diagnostic tools for healthcare professionals managing dermatological issues. It aims to enhance knowledge and skills in skin condition diagnosis and treatment for primary care settings.
- Dermatology education resources
- Skin diagnostic tools
- Guidance on skin condition management
- Resources for primary care settings
- Networking opportunities
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The PCDS (Primary Care Dermatology Society) provides dermatology education for all healthcare professionals. The PCDS App houses our key educational resources and skin tools. We are a professional organisation dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals who deal with dermatological issues in primary care settings. The PCDS offers resources, education, and networking opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of primary care practitioners in the field of dermatology. We provide guidance on the diagnosis and management of skin conditions commonly encountered in primary care, aiming to improve patient care and outcomes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NMH Guides at every 5 months against PCDS's every 14 months. NMH Guides also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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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, PCDS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NMH Guides | PCDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months โ better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Medical EGuides | Primary Care Dermatology Society |
In-app purchases
NMH Guides
No in-app purchases
PCDS
No in-app purchases









