# VisualDx vs OpenPM

The clearest difference is rating: OpenPM at 5.0 against VisualDx's 4.4. OpenPM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). VisualDx's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (186 vs 1). 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. OpenPM asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenPM 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, OpenPM every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualDx | OpenPM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualdx/id348177521/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpm/id990109474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logical Images](https://appshunter.io/developer/348177524) | [Open Practice Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/990109473) |

## 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


### OpenPM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openpm/id990109474)

This mobile calendar provides a real-time view of your upcoming appointments. Future updates will include office messaging and mobile charge entry functionalities.

**Highlights:** Real-time appointment viewing, View today's appointments, View future appointments, Office messaging (upcoming), Mobile charge entry (upcoming)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisualDx free?

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

### Is OpenPM free?

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

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

OpenPM is rated higher. VisualDx averages 4.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while OpenPM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VisualDx or OpenPM have ads?

Neither VisualDx nor OpenPM shows ads.

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

VisualDx ships an update fortnightly, and OpenPM every 39 months. Most recently, VisualDx was updated on September 29, 2026 and OpenPM on June 25, 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.*