Comparison

PubMed On Tap vs ICD

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.).

About

ICD

Features
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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.

Screenshots

PubMed On Tap4 screens
ICD4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PubMed On Tap versus ICD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPubMed On TapICD
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 51 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperReferencesOnTapMedicon 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

None

PubMed On Tap

No in-app purchases

None

ICD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PubMed On Tap free?
PubMed On Tap costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ICD free?
ICD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PubMed On Tap or ICD have ads?
Neither PubMed On Tap nor ICD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PubMed On Tap or ICD?
PubMed On Tap ships an update every 6 months, and ICD every 51 months. Most recently, PubMed On Tap was updated on October 21, 2026 and ICD on October 7, 2026.

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