PubMed Connect vs PatDoc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PubMed Connect
Access the latest research articles from PubMed with ease. Save your favorite publications, share them with others, and view journal impact factors and citations. This app simplifies browsing and searching for scientific literature.
- Browse latest PubMed articles
- Search research publications
- Save articles to favorites
- Share articles
- View journal impact factor
- View citations
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PubMed Connect shows you what's new in your field every day. Follow the topics you work in, see the papers PubMed added to each one today, then search, read, cite and save in a few taps. STAY CURRENT • Follow up to 12 topics, each with today's and this week's counts • Move through the newest papers with Next paper • Newly added papers are marked NEW SEARCH AND READ • Search PubMed by keyword, title, author or PMID • Sort by best match or newest; filter to free full text, systematic reviews, clinical trials or recent years • Abstracts with citation counts, Similar articles and Cited by • Open free full text, and save open-access PDFs to read offline CITE AND KEEP • Cite in Vancouver, AMA, BibTeX or RIS, or export an .ris file • Save papers on your device, no account needed • Retracted papers are clearly labeled, and your saved papers are re-checked every day MADE FOR iPHONE AND iPAD • Clear, easy-to-read type, in light or dark mode • On iPad: today's papers beside the one you read, and full-width reading Free, with ads.
PatDoc
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PatDoc is a telemedicine platform operated by Converge-Pyramid International Limited, a registered technology company. PatDoc Patient App is a digital health companion designed to make healthcare accessible, convenient, and connected. With PatDoc, patients can easily consult verified doctors, manage their medical appointments, and access quality medical care anytime, anywhere. Key Features: - Instant Consultations: Connect with licensed doctors via chat, audio, or video calls. - Smart Medical Records: Upload and securely store prescriptions, lab results, and medical appointments. - Doctor Availability: View and book appointments based on real-time doctor schedules. - Queue Management: Join a virtual queue and get attended to without long hospital waits. - Diagnosis & Prescriptions: Receive digital prescriptions and treatment plans directly in the app. - Secure Communication: All chats, calls, and files are encrypted to protect your privacy. - Symptom Sharing: Upload images or videos of symptoms to help doctors understand your condition better.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PatDoc at none against PubMed Connect's shown. PatDoc also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
PubMed Connect ships an update every 4 days, PatDoc every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PubMed Connect | PatDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | +17 | 12+ |
| Developer | Omelette, Inc | Converge-Pyramid International Limited |
In-app purchases
PubMed Connect
No in-app purchases
PatDoc
No in-app purchases
