# VisualDx vs Magic Pill

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Pill at 5.0 against VisualDx's 4.4. Magic Pill also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). VisualDx's advantage is ratings volume (186 vs 2) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VisualDx sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Magic Pill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Pill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VisualDx has 186 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, Magic Pill monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualDx | Magic Pill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdx/id348177521/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-pill/id6463184771/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Logical Images](https://appshunter.io/developer/348177524) | [CRRRAW Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704074056) |

## What reviewers say

### VisualDx

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

**Currently charting:** #16 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


### Magic Pill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-pill/id6463184771)

Effortlessly manage your prescriptions with free delivery to your door. Access and track your medications with a simple, user-friendly interface, making refills easy.

**Highlights:** Free prescription deliveries, User-friendly interface, Prescription management, Medication tracking, Hassle-free refills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisualDx free?

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

### Is Magic Pill free?

Magic Pill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VisualDx or Magic Pill?

Magic Pill is rated higher. VisualDx averages 4.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Magic Pill averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VisualDx or Magic Pill have ads?

Neither VisualDx nor Magic Pill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VisualDx or Magic Pill?

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, and Magic Pill monthly. Most recently, VisualDx was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magic Pill on June 11, 2026.

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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.*