# 5 Minute Clinical Consult vs VisualDx

The clearest difference is update cadence: VisualDx at fortnightly against 5 Minute Clinical Consult's every 4 months. VisualDx also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 64%). 5 Minute Clinical Consult's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 186). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5 Minute Clinical Consult sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per year and VisualDx sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5 Minute Clinical Consult holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5 Minute Clinical Consult has 3.1K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of 5 Minute Clinical Consult's written reviews are positive against 84% of VisualDx's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

5 Minute Clinical Consult ships an update every 4 months, VisualDx fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 Minute Clinical Consult | VisualDx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-minute-clinical-consult/id301865751/reviews)** | [4.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdx/id348177521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #31 | **#25** |
| Size | 13 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unbound Medicine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300420400) | [Logical Images](https://appshunter.io/developer/348177524) |

## What reviewers say

### 5 Minute Clinical Consult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-minute-clinical-consult/id301865751)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This app provides quick access to diagnostic and treatment information for over 1,000 medical conditions. It includes bonus content like pediatric diseases and differential diagnoses, with offline access and advanced search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Diagnose and treat 1,000+ medical conditions, Offline access, Differential diagnosis tool, Pediatric disease content, Advanced search functionality, Custom notes and highlights, Evidence-based treatment designations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2026 | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick reference
- 📚 Comprehensive medical information
- 🔍 Easy to navigate
- 💻 Useful for students and medical professionals
- 🔖 Favorites feature for quick access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based access issues
- 🔍 Difficult search functionality
- 🔧 Lack of customer support
- 📚 Limited content coverage
- 💰 High subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Login/password issues
- Subscription renewal problems
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Ability to access previous versions after subscription expires
- Integration with other medical resources
- More content on normal conditions
- Addition of medication/dosage information


### VisualDx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdx/id348177521)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

This visual reference tool aids medical professionals in improving patient engagement and diagnostic accuracy. It utilizes AI and a vast image atlas to help build custom differentials, share patient-specific images, and access comprehensive diagnostic information. Earn continuing education credits while making better medical decisions.

**Highlights:** Build custom differentials, Engage patients with visual aids, Improve diagnostic accuracy, Access therapy and test options, Recognize infectious diseases, Earn CME credits

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Complete (1 Month) | $39.99 | per month |
| VisualDx Core Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| Complete+DermExpert (1 Month) | $49.99 | per month |
| VisualDx Elite Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Add DermExpert (1 Year) | $99.99 | per year |
| Complete (1 Year) | $149.99 | per year |
| VisualDx Core Annual | $249.99 | per year |
| VisualDx Elite Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Complete+DermExpert (1 Year) | $499.99 | per year |
| Add DermExpert (1 yr) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Complete (1 yr) | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent clinical images and kodachromes
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🎓 Comprehensive differential diagnosis tool
- 📚 Detailed disease summaries and treatment information
- 🌍 Inclusive representation of skin of color

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- ❌ Difficult subscription cancellation process
- 🐛 App crashes and performance issues
- 📱 Quiz feature laggy and unreliable
- 😤 Poor customer service responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using quiz feature
- CME credit claiming functionality fails
- Subscription cancellation not processed
- Renewal charges despite cancellation requests
- Quiz unable to load properly

**Requested features**

- Make app free again (previously free)
- Simplify subscription cancellation in-app
- Improve quiz functionality for mobile
- Add quiz feature to desktop version
- Expand patient information handouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 Minute Clinical Consult free?

5 Minute Clinical Consult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VisualDx free?

VisualDx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 5 Minute Clinical Consult or VisualDx?

5 Minute Clinical Consult is rated higher. 5 Minute Clinical Consult averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while VisualDx averages 4.4 from 186 ratings.

### Do 5 Minute Clinical Consult or VisualDx have ads?

Neither 5 Minute Clinical Consult nor VisualDx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5 Minute Clinical Consult or VisualDx?

5 Minute Clinical Consult ships an update every 4 months, and VisualDx fortnightly. Most recently, 5 Minute Clinical Consult was updated on October 15, 2026 and VisualDx on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 5 Minute Clinical Consult or VisualDx?

5 Minute Clinical Consult currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and VisualDx at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*