Dermabuddy vs PCDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dermabuddy
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A secure resource to enable GPs to discuss dermatological issues with trusted GP colleagues
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: Dermabuddy at every 5 weeks against PCDS's every 14 months. PCDS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dermabuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, PCDS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dermabuddy | PCDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dermabuddy Technology Services Ltd | Primary Care Dermatology Society |
In-app purchases
Dermabuddy
No in-app purchases
PCDS
No in-app purchases
