# VisualDx vs Charting Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Charting Hero at 5.0 against VisualDx's 4.4. Charting Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). VisualDx's advantage is ratings volume (186 vs 2) and chart position (#13 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. Charting Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Charting Hero 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, Charting Hero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualDx | Charting Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/charting-hero/id6502080569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Logical Images](https://appshunter.io/developer/348177524) | [Chris Montanaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/617089119) |

## What reviewers say

### VisualDx

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

**Currently charting:** #13 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


### Charting Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charting-hero/id6502080569)

This medical scribe platform uses real-time transcription and personalized templates to help healthcare providers create structured patient notes efficiently. It offers coding suggestions and ensures HIPAA compliance, reducing administrative burden so providers can focus on patient care.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice transcription, Personalized note templates, Coding suggestions (CPT/ICD-10), HIPAA-compliant security, Cloud-based access, Customizable templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisualDx free?

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

### Is Charting Hero free?

Charting Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VisualDx or Charting Hero?

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

### Do VisualDx or Charting Hero have ads?

Neither VisualDx nor Charting Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VisualDx or Charting Hero?

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, and Charting Hero every 3 weeks. Most recently, VisualDx was updated on October 12, 2026 and Charting Hero on October 4, 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.*