Comparison

Glidewell vs Derby Direct

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

Head to head
About

Glidewell

Manage dental lab cases and job functions remotely with this mobile application. Upload photos, check case statuses, schedule pickups, and make payments from anywhere. The app offers a streamlined, user-friendly interface for dental professionals.

Highlights
  • Upload photos
  • Check case statuses
  • View case details
  • Schedule FedEx pickups
  • Make payments
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Take Glidewell on the go with the Glidewell Mobile App. With just a tap of your finger, perform essential job functions whenever, wherever. No more forgetting to schedule a case pickup or missing a payment. The Glidewell Mobile App connects clinicians to the leading dental lab in one streamlined, user-friendly location, giving you unprecedented flexibility to manage your cases at your own leisure. Chairside or poolside, take control of your cases from start to finish. Just tap and go. Essential Features Include: • Upload photos • Check case statuses • View case details • Schedule a FedEx pickup • Make a payment Sleek and simple, the Glidewell Mobile App will make your experience as quick and easy as possible. The app is free to download and requires no subscription fees. All you need is your Glidewell My Account credentials to take advantage of the many benefits of the Glidewell Mobile App. Other Features • User-friendly design and interface • Free to use • Seamless connection to Glidewell Always Improving Stay on the lookout for updates. We’ll be keeping things fresh and consistent so you get the best possible experience when sending and managing cases with Glidewell. For any questions, please contact 866-383-1026

About

Derby Direct

Submit medical cases and track their delivery status directly with your lab team. This app facilitates seamless communication for efficient case management.

Highlights
  • Submit cases
  • Track delivery status
  • Direct lab communication
  • Case management
Features
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Download Derby Direct to submit cases, track delivery, and communicate directly with our lab team.

Screenshots

Glidewell4 screens
Derby Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Derby Direct at 5.0 against Glidewell's 4.4. Derby Direct also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Glidewell's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Derby Direct holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Glidewell versus Derby Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlidewellDerby Direct
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGlidewell Dental LaboratoriesMagic Touch Software International

Customer experience

Glidewell

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Derby Direct

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Glidewell

No in-app purchases

None

Derby Direct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glidewell free?
Glidewell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Derby Direct free?
Derby Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glidewell or Derby Direct?
Derby Direct is rated higher. Glidewell averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Derby Direct averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Glidewell or Derby Direct have ads?
Neither Glidewell nor Derby Direct shows ads.

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