# VisualDx vs Maudsley Deprescribing Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VisualDx at 84% against Maudsley Deprescribing Guide's 0%. VisualDx also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Maudsley Deprescribing Guide's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Maudsley Deprescribing Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VisualDx holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VisualDx has 186 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of VisualDx's written reviews are positive against 0% of Maudsley Deprescribing Guide's.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualDx | Maudsley Deprescribing Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdx/id348177521/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maudsley-deprescribing-guide/id6747700115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 149 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) | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) |

## What reviewers say

### VisualDx

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Maudsley Deprescribing Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maudsley-deprescribing-guide/id6747700115)

This app offers evidence-based guidance for healthcare professionals and interested individuals on safely discontinuing psychiatric medications. It covers antidepressants, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids, and Z-drugs, providing principles, tapering regimens, and troubleshooting for withdrawal symptoms. The free version includes sample content, with full access available via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based deprescribing guidelines, Covers antidepressants, benzodiazepines, gabapentinoids, Z-drugs, Patient-centered approach, Distinguishes withdrawal from underlying symptoms, Hyperbolic tapering guidance, Step-by-step tapering regimens, Troubleshooting withdrawal issues

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maudsley Deprescribing Guide | $48.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisualDx free?

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

### Is Maudsley Deprescribing Guide free?

Maudsley Deprescribing Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VisualDx or Maudsley Deprescribing Guide?

VisualDx is rated higher. VisualDx averages 4.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Maudsley Deprescribing Guide averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VisualDx or Maudsley Deprescribing Guide have ads?

Maudsley Deprescribing Guide shows ads; VisualDx does not.

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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.*