Comparison

Dermabuddy vs iRefer

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

Head to head

About

Dermabuddy

Features

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A secure resource to enable GPs to discuss dermatological issues with trusted GP colleagues

About

iRefer

Features

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The iRefer guidelines have been published by the Royal College of Radiologists since 1989 and are aimed at all healthcare professionals to help determine the best, safest and most appropriate imaging investigations. This application provides on the go access to the iRefer guidelines, even when offline.

Screenshots

Dermabuddy4 screens

iRefer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dermabuddy at none against iRefer's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. iRefer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $149.99 per year. Dermabuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dermabuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, iRefer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Dermabuddy versus iRefer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Dermabuddy	iRefer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 6 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.1	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	28 MB	34 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Dermabuddy Technology Services Ltd	The Royal College of Radiologists

In-app purchases

None

Dermabuddy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iRefer

Subscriptions1

iRefer Individual Plan$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Dermabuddy free?

Dermabuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is iRefer free?

iRefer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Dermabuddy or iRefer have ads?

Neither Dermabuddy nor iRefer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Dermabuddy or iRefer?

Dermabuddy ships an update every 5 weeks, and iRefer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dermabuddy was updated on September 29, 2026 and iRefer on October 14, 2026.