Comparison

SMARTDM2 vs ACP MKSAP

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

Head to head
About

SMARTDM2

This medical app synthesizes treatment pathway guidelines from leading diabetes organizations. It generates a weighted list of medication options based on patient-specific factors, aiding healthcare professionals in managing type 2 diabetes outpatient regimens.

Highlights
  • Synthesizes treatment guidelines
  • Generates weighted medication lists
  • Patient-specific factor selection
  • Outpatient DM2 management
  • Designed for healthcare professionals
Features
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The management of outpatient antihyperglycemic regimens for patients with type 2 diabetes is complicated. This app is designed to synthesize treatment pathway guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists / American College of Endocrinology, and the Emory University Diabetes Council. Based on patient-specific factors that you select, a weighted list of medication options is sorted and presented. Designed for use by healthcare professionals. We have no relationship with nor has the app been endorsed by the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists or the American College of Endocrinology. Results from the app should not be considered medical advice: individual patient factors not accounted for in the app may influence management decisions; medical evidence and guidelines may change ahead of updates to the app; regardless of best efforts, errors may be present in the app. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication regimen.

About

ACP MKSAP

Access comprehensive internal medicine knowledge and practice exam-style questions offline. This app syncs your progress with the online version when connected to the internet. It's designed for physicians to stay updated on the latest evidence and enhance their clinical decision-making skills.

Highlights
  • Offline access to text and questions
  • Thousands of exam-like multiple-choice questions
  • Patient-based clinical scenarios
  • Syncs progress with online version
  • Includes figures, charts, and tables
  • Targets knowledge gaps
Features
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This app supplements the online version and is included with your ACP MKSAP subscription. Simply log in with your ACP or ACP MKSAP username and password. If you need assistance setting up your account, visit ACP Online. Some functionality within the app requires an active Internet connection. Your suggestions for future updates and enhanced features are welcome at mksap_editors@acponline.org. The new ACP Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program℠ (ACP MKSAP℠) provides you with the most current and critical information in the core of internal medicine and its subspecialties so you can stay aware of what you need to know as a practicing physician in internal medicine today. ACP MKSAP consists of well-researched text sections and thousands of exam-like multiple-choice questions along with hundreds of figures, charts, and tables to enhance your learning experience. ACP MKSAP's original, high-quality questions comprise patient-based clinical scenarios based on the latest evidence. Each question will challenge your decision-making, help you discover areas of strength, and target areas for you to update or acquire new knowledge. This app enables ACP MKSAP subscribers to read all of the text and answer all of the questions offline. When you are connected to the Internet, answers will sync automatically with the online version. The publisher of this app, the American College of Physicians, is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States with members in more than 145 countries worldwide. ACP membership includes 161,000 internal medicine physicians (internists), related subspecialists, and medical students. Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Subscriber License Agreement: https://mksap.acponline.org/license

Screenshots

SMARTDM24 screens
ACP MKSAP1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMARTDM2 at 100% against ACP MKSAP's 57%. SMARTDM2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). ACP MKSAP's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, ads, 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. ACP MKSAP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $999.99 per year. SMARTDM2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMARTDM2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SMARTDM2's written reviews are positive against 57% of ACP MKSAP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMARTDM2 ships an update every 24 months, ACP MKSAP every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SMARTDM2 versus ACP MKSAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMARTDM2ACP MKSAP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.2 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings516 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB540 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEmory UniversityAmerican College of Physicians

Customer experience

SMARTDM2

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ACP MKSAP

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

SMARTDM2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ACP MKSAP

Subscriptions1
  • Non-member in-app price$999.991 Year

Questions

Is SMARTDM2 free?
SMARTDM2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACP MKSAP free?
ACP MKSAP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMARTDM2 or ACP MKSAP?
SMARTDM2 is rated higher. SMARTDM2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ACP MKSAP averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.
Do SMARTDM2 or ACP MKSAP have ads?
Neither SMARTDM2 nor ACP MKSAP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMARTDM2 or ACP MKSAP?
SMARTDM2 ships an update every 24 months, and ACP MKSAP every 10 days. Most recently, SMARTDM2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and ACP MKSAP on October 21, 2026.

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