Comparison

Merkala vs Dutchblue.com

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

Head to head
About

Merkala

Features
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Merkala is een online groothandel in medische artikelen zoals verbandmiddelen, instrumenten, injectiemateriaal, persoonlijke bescherming, diverse soorten verzorgingsmiddelen en overige artikelen voor de inrichting van praktijken. Wij leveren aan professionals als huisartsen, fysiotherapeuten, klinieken, masseurs, verpleegkundigen, tatoeΓ«erders, schoonheidsspecialisten, acupuncturisten en pedicures, maar ook particulieren kunnen bij ons bestellen.

About

Dutchblue.com

Features
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Choose from a variety of affordable care products and order easily and securely, now straight from your phone. Everything that Dutchblue.com has to offer is now available in one app. Browse, shop, compare products and pay securely - all with only a few taps. β€’ The same shopping experience, now even more accessible Shopping with Dutchblue.com app is as simple as creating an account or logging into your existing account. Navigate easily through the app and order quickly with only a few taps. β€’ Compare products You will find all the necessary product information in one place. Each item has a detailed description, characteristics and certificates, so that you can easily compare products. β€’ Never miss an offer Be one of the first to learn about promotions and any new products in our assortment. β€’ Easy to find Not sure about the product name? Type in a few key words into the search field and you will get the best matching suggestions. Don’t feel like typing? Simply use the built-in QR-code scanner and scan the code on the packaging of your Dutchblue product! β€’ Buy with confidence All payments and transactions are processed securely. We support all major payment options available in your country, including PayPal, Visa and MasterCard. β€’ Customer service Do you have any questions or remarks? Feel free to contact our customer service, we would love to hear from you! β€’ Feedback Your feedback & suggestions are always welcome. Contact us at cs@dutchblue.com.

Screenshots

Merkala4 screens
Dutchblue.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dutchblue.com at every 2 weeks against Merkala's every 2 months. Merkala'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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merkala ships an update every 2 months, Dutchblue.com every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Merkala versus Dutchblue.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerkalaDutchblue.com
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMerkala BVDutchblue.com Ltd OOD

In-app purchases

None

Merkala

No in-app purchases

None

Dutchblue.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merkala free?
Merkala is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dutchblue.com free?
Dutchblue.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Merkala or Dutchblue.com have ads?
Neither Merkala nor Dutchblue.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merkala or Dutchblue.com?
Merkala ships an update every 2 months, and Dutchblue.com every 2 weeks. Most recently, Merkala was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dutchblue.com on November 3, 2026.

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