PubMed On Tap vs ICD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PubMed On Tap
Access and manage biomedical literature from PubMed and PubMed Central. Find, display, and import reference information and full-text articles. Organize your references and share them easily.
- Search PubMed and PubMed Central
- Import reference information and PDFs
- Organize references in groups
- Email references for import
- Advanced boolean searches
- Search for full text
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••• Check out Bookends - PubMed On Tap's big brother ••• PubMed On Tap searches PubMed and PubMed Central to find, display, and import reference information and PDFs of the full article (requires access privileges). You can search your personal reference library, organize your references in groups (static and smart), and email references from your device to yourself or others in a form suitable for reading or importing into other reference management apps. Many features are optimized for reference retrieval and management (advanced boolean searches, search for Full Text or Free Full text, recall recent searches, etc.).
ICD
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ICD-10 Diagnostic Codes is the professional coding tool for doctors, paramedics, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Find the correct ICD-10 code in seconds — at the bedside, in the ambulance, or at your desk. The app carries the complete ICD-10 classification on your device, including the official classification notes for each code. Everything works offline: no account, no sign-in, no waiting for a network connection. TWO CLASSIFICATIONS, ONE APP • Danish SKS (Sundhedsvæsenets Klassifikationssystem), with the D-prefixed Danish codes • US ICD-10-CM (CMS/NCHS) • Switch in Settings at any time — saved codes and history are kept separately for each classification, so nothing gets mixed up SEARCH BUILT FOR SPEED • Results update as you type • Word search in any order: "chole ac" finds "Acute cholecystitis" • Combine a code with a search word: "pap K8" finds papilla diagnoses in the biliary tract chapter • Recent lookups are one tap away on the Search tab BROWSE THE FULL SYSTEMATICS • All 22 chapters, their groups and every code, in hierarchical order • Drill from chapter to group to code, or jump straight into the detail view CODE DETAILS THAT ANSWER THE REAL QUESTION • Inclusion, Exclusion and Note text for each code, where available • Tap a code reference inside a note (e.g. "Z22.-") to jump straight to that code • Parent codes and subcodes listed, so you can always find the more specific code • Clear validity flags: "Valid primary diagnosis" or "Group code" in SKS, "Billable" or "Group code — not billable" in ICD-10-CM • Placement overview showing chapter, group and code in the hierarchy • Look up the matching Wikipedia article in Danish or English with one tap SAVED CODES AND FOLDERS • Save any code with the star button • Organize saved codes into your own folders — by department, procedure, or study topic • Export or share a list of saved codes MADE FOR DAILY CLINICAL USE • Native iPhone and iPad app, with a two-column layout on iPad • Adjustable text size for browsing and help • Full Danish and English localization • Dark Mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support • Built-in help section explaining the app and the ICD-10 system itself PRIVACY The app collects nothing and tracks nothing. There are no analytics, no ads and no user accounts. Your searches, history and saved codes never leave your device. The only optional network request is the Wikipedia lookup you start yourself. DATA SOURCES • Danish diagnosis data: SKS, Danish Health Data Authority (Sundhedsdatastyrelsen) • US diagnosis data: ICD-10-CM FY2027 (CMS/NCHS) • Classification notes: machine-translated from the Norwegian ICD-10 (2012), Helsedirektoratet • ICD-10 © World Health Organization, 1994–2012 DISCLAIMER Despite careful review of the content, no guarantee can be given for the timeliness, accuracy or completeness of the information provided. This app is a reference tool and does not replace clinical judgement or official coding guidance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PubMed On Tap at every 6 months against ICD's every 51 months. PubMed On Tap also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
PubMed On Tap costs $2.99 and ICD $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PubMed On Tap ships an update every 6 months, ICD every 51 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PubMed On Tap | ICD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 51 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ReferencesOnTap | Medicon Apps |
Bugs and requests
PubMed On Tap
Reported bugs
2 issues- Your application does not open on my ipad after download
- Crashes on load/run every time, even after reset and/or reinstallation
Requested features
7 requests- Ability to save favorite search words
- Ability to highlight parts of abstract text
- Option to sort the library by author, date, publication type
- Option to create more than one library within the app
- Option to save search history for future retrieval
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- Option of folders for easy paper organization
- Safari or Zotero integration
ICD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PubMed On Tap
No in-app purchases
ICD
No in-app purchases









