Comparison

Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E vs DermLite

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

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About

Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E

Features
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The gold-standard text in dermatology, completely updated for today's practice by an all-new editorial board Encyclopedic in scope, yet skillfully edited to make it easy to read and understand, this trusted classic delivers everything clinicians need to know about skin, skin symptoms, and skin diseases. Presented in full color, Fitzpatrick's covers all the essentials, from the basic science of skin to the day-to-day clinical issues of managing common skin disorders such as acne, skin cancer, and psoriasis. Backed by the expertise of more than 500 world-renowned contributors, and the reference of choice for clinicians, students, and educators, Fitzpatrick's is enhanced by thousands of full-color photographs and a wealth of newly enhanced tables and diagrams. The Ninth Edition is bolstered by a new global editorial team; a reorganized table of contents; a more simple, readable, and direct writing style, the incorporation of more genetic, syndromic, and treatment information into each chapter; the addition of first, second, and third line treatment options; and improved table presentation. The reorganized table of contents reflects how disease presents rather than its cause. This app is very intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing you to browse the contents or search for topics. The powerful search tool gives you word suggestions that appear in the text as you type, so it is lightning fast and helps with spelling those long medical terms. The search tool also keeps a recent history of past search terms so you can go back to a previous search result very easily. You have the ability to create notes and bookmarks separately for text, images and tables to enhance your learning. You can also change the text size for easier reading. After the app has been downloaded, no internet connection is needed to retrieve the content of the app. All of the text and images are available to you on your device anytime, anywhere, and lightning fast. This app is also automatically optimized for whatever size device you are currently using, either phone or tablet. Check out https://usatinemedia.com to learn more and watch a video demo of this app. This interactive app is based on the full content of Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, Ninth Edition, 2-Volume Set by McGraw-Hill Education. Editors: SEWON KANG, MD, MPH MASAYUKI AMAGAI, MD, PhD ANNA L. BRUCKNER, MD, MSCS ALEXANDER H. ENK, MD DAVID J. MARGOLIS, MD, PhD AMY J. McMICHAEL, MD JEFFREY S. ORRINGER, MDH Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. Developed by Usatine Media Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer

About

DermLite

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional dermoscopy camera for documenting and monitoring skin lesions. It allows for precise lesion mapping, side-by-side image comparison, and secure storage of medical images, ensuring reliable follow-ups.

Highlights
  • Capture dermoscopic and clinical images
  • Overlay previous images for comparison
  • Control dermoscopy lighting modes
  • Add and manage DermLite devices
  • Map lesions on clinical overview photos
  • Secure storage for medical images
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Designed for DermLite. Built for Real Clinical Workflows. The DermLite app helps you document, locate, and monitor lesions and body regions over time — all in one consistent workflow. Capture dermoscopic and clinical images, precisely map lesions on clinical overview photos, and return for easy, accurate follow-ups with consistent imaging and side-by-side comparison. Longitudinal documentation and decision-making become fast, reliable, and repeatable. Capture. Compare. Follow Up. Turn your iPhone into a calibrated, professional dermoscopy camera. • Capture dermoscopic and clinical images • Easily switch between iPhone cameras, including the telephoto camera • Overlay previous images to support consistent, reproducible follow-up photography With a Bluetooth-enabled DermLite: • Control dermoscopy lighting modes directly from the app • Multi-Shot: Capture multiple dermoscopic images in different lighting modes, including polarized and non-polarized, with a single press of the shutter button Calibrated for your DermLite device Purpose-built for DermLite dermatoscopes, the app automatically calibrates camera behavior to your specific DermLite model — whether Bluetooth-enabled or not. The result is accurate, consistent, and truly comparable images over time and across DermLite models. • Add and manage your DermLite dermatoscopes in the app • Automatic camera calibration per DermLite model • Wirelessly connect to and control compatible Bluetooth-enabled DermLite devices Stay Organized. By Lesion. Designed around how you actually work: • Quickly add basic patient information or create completely anonymous or semi-anonymous patients (using your own patient IDs) • Capture and manage multiple dermoscopic images of the same lesion or body region over time • Compare images side by side and track lesion evolution • Place dermoscopic images on clinical overview photos using lesion markers • Assign anatomical localization using a 2D body map • Simple, fast, and intuitive workflows for both short and long-term follow-ups Secure by Design Dermatology images deserve their own secure space — separate from personal photos. • Import dermatology images while keeping medical data out of your private photo library • Automatic backup to Hub, FotoFinder’s secure cloud platform (storage plans apply) Hub online portal access (subscription required): • Access your data from any browser • Create and share patient reports • Review, organize, and manage cases efficiently Optional AI Support An optional second opinion — always under your control. Use FotoFinder AIMEE*, an EU MDR-compliant, clinically validated AI service providing risk scores and decision support: • Obtain an AI Score for any suitable dermoscopic image with a single tap, within seconds • Supports reflection and self-assessment while keeping clinical responsibility where it belongs – with you Important Regulatory Information • FotoFinder AI is not FDA-cleared for use in the United States and not Health Canada–approved for use in Canada. In these regions, FotoFinder AI may be used for research purposes only and is not intended for clinical diagnostics or clinical decision-making in patient care. • Restriction: Intended for use by medical professionals in a medical environment. Not intended for lay use.

Screenshots

Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E4 screens
DermLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DermLite at Free against Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E's $349.99. DermLite also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

DermLite is free to download; Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E costs $349.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E ships an update every 20 months, DermLite every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E versus DermLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/EDermLite
Price$349.99Free — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB637 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUsatine & Erickson Media LLCFotoFinder Systems GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E

No in-app purchases

None

DermLite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E free?
Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E costs $349.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DermLite free?
DermLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E or DermLite have ads?
Neither Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E nor DermLite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E or DermLite?
Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E ships an update every 20 months, and DermLite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9/E was updated on October 6, 2026 and DermLite on October 6, 2026.

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