# VisualDx vs AAD Meetings

The clearest difference is rating: VisualDx at 4.4 against AAD Meetings's 3.6. VisualDx also leads on ratings volume (186 vs 10) and chart position (#10 vs unranked). AAD Meetings's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

VisualDx holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VisualDx has 186 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, AAD Meetings weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualDx | AAD Meetings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdx/id348177521/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aad-meetings/id6741774061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Logical Images](https://appshunter.io/developer/348177524) | [American Academy of Dermatology](https://appshunter.io/developer/514894395) |

## What reviewers say

### VisualDx

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

**Currently charting:** #10 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


### AAD Meetings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aad-meetings/id6741774061)

This app is the official mobile guide for a major dermatology conference. It offers session details, exhibitor information, and allows for in-app CME claiming and attendance verification.

**Highlights:** Session information (location, time, speakers), Exhibitor details and floor plan, Access to session handouts, Online session evaluations, In-app CME claiming, On-site attendance verification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisualDx free?

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

### Is AAD Meetings free?

AAD Meetings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VisualDx or AAD Meetings?

VisualDx is rated higher. VisualDx averages 4.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while AAD Meetings averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do VisualDx or AAD Meetings have ads?

Neither VisualDx nor AAD Meetings shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VisualDx or AAD Meetings?

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, and AAD Meetings weekly. Most recently, VisualDx was updated on September 23, 2026 and AAD Meetings on July 19, 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.*