Comparison

Indigo vs Huppert's Notes

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

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About

Indigo

A comprehensive medical reference for internal medicine, covering conditions from anemia to HIV/AIDS. It offers guidance for managing common ward and ICU cases, plus essential tips for new residents on consults and H&Ps. Designed for educational purposes for medical students and residents.

Highlights
  • Internal medicine management
  • Anemia and lab abnormalities
  • Chronic condition management (e.g., AIDS/HIV)
  • Ward and ICU case management
  • Tips for new residents
  • Consultation and H&P guidance
Features
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This is a comprehensive mobile medicine reference that includes management of everything in internal medicine ranging from anemia, lab abnormalities, to complicated chronic conditions such as AIDS/HIV. This includes all the common cases you'll see on a medicine ward / ICU and how to manage them. In addition, it offers amazing tips on how to survive on being a new resident - such as how to properly call consults, how to write H&Ps etc. A must have for anyone new to residency and even anyone who's a practicing physician. THE APP DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this App ("Content") are for informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This app is geared for further education of medical students and residents only, and is not meant to replace medical advice from a trained professional. Always seek the advice of state accredited Attendings or Subspecialists with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this App. If you think your patient may have a medical emergency, call a rapid response or appropriate code immediately. This App does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned. Reliance on any information provided in this App is solely at your own risk. THE USE OF THIS APP AND THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. This App and the Content are provided on an "as is" basis. THE PROVIDERS OF THIS APP, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES' RIGHTS, AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Without limiting the foregoing, the Providers of the App make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, currentness, or timeliness of the Content. In no event shall the Providers of the App be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, personal injury/wrongful death, lost profits, adverse consequences due to invasive procedures, or damages resulting from lost data or business interruption) resulting from the use of or inability to use this App or the Content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not the Providers of the App are advised of the possibility of such damages. The Providers of the App are not liable for any personal injury, including death, caused by your use or misuse of this App. By using this App, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold the Providers of the App harmless from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of these Terms and Conditions. Questions or comments regarding this App should be submitted to: indigotheapp@gmail.com ©2025 David Fink MD, Wei Yang MD

About

Huppert's Notes

This app provides a concise outline of internal medicine topics, bridging pathophysiology and clinical medicine. It's designed for medical trainees to take notes, access high-yield diagrams, and understand concepts mechanistically. The app offers a yearly subscription for full content access and updates.

Highlights
  • Personal note-taking on chapters
  • Audio and text notes
  • Outline format for rapid access
  • Concise descriptions of medical conditions
  • Diagnostic and management pearls
  • High-yield diagrams and tables
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Key Features: * Take personal notes on each chapter especially when you are in chalk talks with an attending, fellow, or resident. * Audio Notes * Text Notes * Upload videos and images coming soon Bridge the gap between pathophysiology and clinical medicine in a succinct outline of core internal medicine topics! Primarily intended for medical trainees, from medical students to internal medicine interns and residents. Originally created and road-tested by a resident and then updated by a team of resident authors, Huppert’s Notes succinctly organizes the foundational science covered early in medical school and the clinical approaches encountered in clerkships and beyond. This marriage of pathophysiology and clinical medicine provides a framework for how to approach internal medicine concepts mechanistically, rather than through memorization. Designed to serve as a framework for your learning in internal medicine. You’ll find concise descriptions of common medical conditions with diagnostic and management pearls, as well as high-yield diagrams and tables to emphasize key concepts. Covering all internal medicine subspecialties, each Huppert’s Notes chapter is organized in an intuitive and consistent outline format for rapid access: - Anatomy & Physiology - Diagnostics - Approaches & Chief Complaints - Diseases & Pathophysiology - Key Medications & Interventions - Key Clinical Trials & Publications Overview of systems covered: - Cardiology - Pulmonology - Critical Care Medicine - Gastroenterology - Endocrinology - Nephrology - Hematology and Oncology - Infectious Diseases - Rheumatology - General Medicine - Medicine in the outpatient setting along with health maintenance pearls - Dermatology - Neurology - Psychiatry ISBN 10: 1260470075 ISBN 13: 9781260470079 SUBSCRIPTION : Please purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription to receive content access and available updates. Yearly auto-renewing payments- $41.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): Laura A. Huppert Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Screenshots

Indigo4 screens
Huppert's Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Indigo at none against Huppert's Notes's 4. Indigo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Huppert's Notes's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Huppert's Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months. Indigo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Huppert's Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Indigo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Huppert's Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indigo ships an update every 2 months, Huppert's Notes every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Indigo versus Huppert's Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndigoHuppert's Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings)4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperINDIGOMED LLCSkyscape Medpresso Inc

Customer experience

Indigo

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Huppert's Notes

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Indigo

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Huppert's Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Huppert's Notes 6 Month Sub.$24.996 Months
  • #1 Resource for IM Residency$36.991 Year
  • Huppert's Notes 1 Year Sub.$41.991 Year
One-time1
  • Huppert's Notes IM$39.99

Questions

Is Indigo free?
Indigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Huppert's Notes free?
Huppert's Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Indigo or Huppert's Notes?
Huppert's Notes is rated higher. Indigo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Huppert's Notes averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Indigo or Huppert's Notes have ads?
Huppert's Notes shows ads; Indigo does not.
Which is updated more often, Indigo or Huppert's Notes?
Indigo ships an update every 2 months, and Huppert's Notes every 6 months. Most recently, Indigo was updated on October 2, 2026 and Huppert's Notes on October 6, 2026.

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