# VisualDx vs DynaMed

The clearest difference is rating: DynaMed at 4.9 against VisualDx's 4.4. DynaMed also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 186). VisualDx's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 56%) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price, 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. DynaMed asks for nothing beyond the download.

DynaMed holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DynaMed has 3.5K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of VisualDx's written reviews are positive against 56% of DynaMed's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, DynaMed every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualDx | DynaMed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdx/id348177521/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamed/id986105980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 186 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Logical Images](https://appshunter.io/developer/348177524) | [EBSCO Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/433269590) |

## What reviewers say

### VisualDx

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

**Currently charting:** #19 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


### DynaMed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamed/id986105980)

This tool provides clinicians with efficient, evidence-based patient care guidance. It offers timely analysis and synthesis of medical literature, updated daily by medical professionals. Mobile access ensures continuous work with syncing between desktop and mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based patient care guidance, Daily medical literature review, Objective analysis and synthesis, Physician-authored content, Mobile access with syncing, On-the-go clinical support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Concise and organized information
- 🚀 More up-to-date than UpToDate
- 🚀 Comprehensive and evidence-based
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Valuable point-of-care tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Downloading and storage issues
- 🐛 Clunky UI, not optimized for larger screens
- 🐛 Search function glitches

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 14 update
- Downloading content gets stuck in loop
- Search function not working properly
- Frequent login issues
- App not opening on some devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved search functionality
- Better organization of content
- More patient education resources
- Smoother offline access and content management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisualDx free?

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

### Is DynaMed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VisualDx or DynaMed?

DynaMed is rated higher. VisualDx averages 4.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while DynaMed averages 4.9 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do VisualDx or DynaMed have ads?

Neither VisualDx nor DynaMed shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VisualDx or DynaMed?

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, and DynaMed every 5 weeks. Most recently, VisualDx was updated on September 29, 2026 and DynaMed on September 28, 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.*