CheckMySpot vs Melanoscope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CheckMySpot
Submit a photo of a skin lesion for review by a board-certified dermatologist within 24-48 hours. Receive a disposition indicating whether a clinic visit is needed and get expedited referrals if necessary. Early detection of potential skin cancers is made convenient from home.
- Photo submission of skin lesions
- 24-48 hour dermatologist review
- Disposition: benign, indeterminate, or worrisome
- Expedited referral service
- Medical profile completion
- Early skin cancer detection
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The fastest way to evaluate potential skin cancers. Get an expert opinion without the wait. CheckMySpot allows users to submit a photo of a single skin lesion and have a board-certified dermatologist review the spot within 24-48 hours. Once screened, the dermatologist will select 1 of 3 dispositions: 1) Green: benign (no clinic visit needed at this time but user should monitor for future changes, 2) Yellow: indeterminate (non-urgent clinic visit needed), and 3) Red: worrisome (demonstrates characteristics of skin cancer, urgent clinic visit needed). If a user receives a yellow or red disposition, CheckMySpot will expedite a referral either their existing dermatologist or a qualified dermatologist in their area. CheckMySpot is easy to use: 1. Download the app. 2. Complete your medical profile. 3. Upload a photo. 4. Get an expert opinion. Early detection matters when it comes to skin cancer. Use CheckMySpot from the convenience of your home and get immediate answers about your skin spot today.
Melanoscope
Monitor changes in your moles over time with easy photo tracking. Recognize melanoma warning signs and understand when to seek professional medical advice for proactive skin health management.
- Mole change monitoring
- Photo tracking
- Melanoma warning sign recognition
- Proactive skin health management
- Early detection support
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Melanoscope is a user-friendly app designed to empower patients to monitor changes in their moles over time, recognize melanoma warning signs, and understand when to seek medical advice. With clear guidelines and easy photo tracking, Melanoscope promotes proactive skin health management and aims to support early detection of potential skin concerns.Disclaimer: Melanoscope is a supportive tool and does not replace professional medical evaluation. If you have concerns about a mole, consult a doctor promptly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CheckMySpot at none against Melanoscope's shown. CheckMySpot also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Melanoscope's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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.
CheckMySpot ships an update every 6 weeks, Melanoscope every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | CheckMySpot | Melanoscope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CheckMySpot, Inc. | Roy Khalaf |
Customer experience
CheckMySpot
Melanoscope
In-app purchases
CheckMySpot
No in-app purchases
Melanoscope
No in-app purchases
