PDS App vs ASDP Dermpath AUC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDS App
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Established in 1952, the Philippine Dermatological Society is an organization of humane and service-oriented dermatologists observing the highest ethical professional standards and promoting knowledge through information dissemination, training and research. The PDS is the only specialty society in Dermatology that is recognized by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) and the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP).
ASDP Dermpath AUC
This app provides a systematic approach to reviewing diagnostic tests for various skin conditions. It's designed for dermatopathologists, pathologists, dermatologists, and other referring physicians to easily access appropriate use criteria.
- Systematic test review guidance
- Appropriate use criteria for skin diseases
- Dermatopathology test selection
- Reference for referring physicians
- Easy access to criteria
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Appropriate use criteria exist to help guide choosing testing for different diseases. The American Society of Dermatopathology's new Dermatopathology Appropriate Use Criteria app allows a systematic approach to reviewing tests for multiple conditions evaluated in Dermatopathology. The general audience includes Dermatopathologists, Pathologists, Dermatologists, or other referring physicians to allow easier access to the Dermatopathology Appropriate Use Criteria.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PDS App at fortnightly against ASDP Dermpath AUC's every 17 months. PDS App also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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.
PDS App ships an update fortnightly, ASDP Dermpath AUC every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDS App | ASDP Dermpath AUC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eloisa Lecaroz | The American Society of Dermatopathology |
In-app purchases
PDS App
No in-app purchases
ASDP Dermpath AUC
No in-app purchases
Questions
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