Comparison

DSM vs Addiction Rx

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

Head to head
About

DSM

Prepare for the DSM-5 exam with a comprehensive mobile study guide. It offers practice questions, personalized study plans, and detailed performance tracking to boost your confidence and improve diagnostic skills.

Highlights
  • Personalized study plan
  • 500+ practice questions
  • Strength and weakness tracking
  • Detailed test statistics
  • Community score comparison
  • Updated for DSM-5-TR
Features
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Updated for the 2026 DSM-5 exam blueprint and DSM-5-TR refresh. Pass your DSM-5 exam with flying colors! Boost your confidence in passing the first time with our mobile app and a personal study plan based on your current skill and requirements. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. Their dedication and hard work have yielded an authoritative volume that defines and classifies mental disorders in order to improve diagnoses, treatment, and research. Key features: - Choose from different exams - Practice with 500+ questions written by instructors and expert tutors - Track your strengths and weaknesses within Stats section of the app - Study detailed statistics of every test you take - Compare your score to the community average for almost any type of exam - - - - Purchases, subscriptions and terms You need to buy lifetime access or subscribe to get access to all features, courses and questions. The cost of the purchase is charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions are auto-renewable and are billed at the rate and period selected depending on the subscription plan. Users’ accounts are charged for auto-renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use: https://mastrapi.com/terms Privacy policy: https://mastrapi.com/policy

About

Addiction Rx

This app offers evidence-based clinical guidance for healthcare professionals managing patients with substance use and behavioral addictions. It includes screening tools, treatment protocols, and pharmacotherapy guidelines, serving as a point-of-care decision support tool.

Highlights
  • Screening and assessment tools
  • Evidence-based treatment protocols
  • Motivational interviewing techniques
  • Pharmacotherapy guidelines
  • Long-term management strategies
  • Quick reference guides
Features
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About Addiction Rx The Addiction Rx app provides evidence-based clinical guidance for physicians, medical doctors, and specialists (MBBS or above) managing patients with substance use and behavioral addictions. Other healthcare professionals can also use this as a learning resource. Key Features: Comprehensive screening and assessment tools (ASSIST, AUDIT, CAGE, etc.) Evidence-based treatment protocols for tobacco, alcohol, opioids, cannabis, and other substances, including behavioral addictions Motivational interviewing techniques and counseling frameworks Pharmacotherapy guidelines and dosing calculators Long-term management strategies Quick reference guides for clinical decision-making Clinical Foundation: Based on the "Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions" of the TC & DDAP division of MOHFW, this app translates these management protocols into an easily accessible, point-of-care tool. Developed by NIMHANS: Created by the Centre for Addiction Medicine at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India—a premier institution for mental health and neurosciences. This app reflects our commitment to democratizing specialized knowledge in the field of addiction medicine. Important Note: While we have made every effort to provide accurate information based on reliable sources, medicine is an ever-evolving science. Physicians are advised to use their clinical judgment and apply their knowledge accordingly. This app is a clinical decision support tool and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment. We Value Your Feedback: Have suggestions or concerns? Please email us at chand@nimhans.ac.in

Screenshots

DSM4 screens
Addiction Rx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Addiction Rx at 100% against DSM's 33%. Addiction Rx also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). DSM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0.0). On price, 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. DSM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Addiction Rx asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSM ships an update every 4 months, Addiction Rx every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DSM versus Addiction Rx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSMAddiction Rx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (308 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings308 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMastrAPINational Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Customer experience

DSM

All ratings308 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Addiction Rx

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DSM

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly with Trial7 Days trial$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
None

Addiction Rx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSM free?
DSM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Addiction Rx free?
Addiction Rx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DSM or Addiction Rx have ads?
Neither DSM nor Addiction Rx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSM or Addiction Rx?
DSM ships an update every 4 months, and Addiction Rx every 2 months. Most recently, DSM was updated on November 3, 2026 and Addiction Rx on November 8, 2026.

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