Comparison

ICD10 Consult vs FP Notebook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ICD10 Consult

Access a comprehensive and current ICD-10-CM medical coding resource with flexible, natural language search. This app simplifies coding by understanding synonyms, acronyms, and variations in terminology, and allows for custom notes and quick access to frequently used codes.

Highlights
  • Flexible, natural language search
  • Customizable code notes
  • Cross-referenced acronyms and synonyms
  • Simultaneous access to tabular and alphabetical indexes
  • Reimbursement validity indicator
  • ICD-9 to ICD-10 code conversion
  • Favorites list with grouping
Features
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ICD10 Consult puts the most searchable, complete, current ICD10-CM resource at your fingertips. With flexible search that speaks your language, a deep understanding of the codes, customizable code notes integrated into your search results, and more, this is the resource you wish your EMR provided. With ICD10 Consult, you’ll never have to flip through a 30 pound book or go hunting for a coding reference page again... nor will you scratch your head wondering which 'magic word' is in the code's name. • Modern, fast interface designed for iOS 26 — with full iPad split view, hardware keyboard, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support • Deep code analysis allows easy handling of laterality, encounter, and staging codes, letting the app do the work of finding the perfect code • Add your own custom notes to any code which will appear seamlessly within search results • Tens of thousands of medical acronyms and synonyms are transparently cross-referenced to let you search using the terms you are used to; e.g. "MI" to "Myocardial Infarction" • Search term flexibility understands that, for example, 'vertebrae' matches 'vertebra' and 'ovarian' matches 'ovary' • ICD-10 tabular and alphabetical indexes integrated and simultaneously accessed to maximize results • Instant linkage within code descriptions • Coding guidelines as well as section and chapter instructions tightly integrated • Know at-a-glance if a code is valid for reimbursement or if more specificity is needed • Browse diagnoses by chapter, section and subsection; search within specific hierarchies • Favorites list allows quick access to your most common codes, with groups to organize them • Add custom, searchable notes on a per-code basis The current 2026 ICD10-CM codes were effective October 1, 2025. The app draws the complete code database directly from the data files available at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). ICD10 Consult is ad supported to provide you with the current, up-to-date codes. In-App Purchase is available to disable ads. There are no bait-and-switch limited features.

About

FP Notebook

A comprehensive medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians, offering rapid access to over 6100 interlinked topic pages. Content is updated monthly through literature reviews and conferences, providing up-to-date information for medical professionals.

Highlights
  • Rapid access medical reference
  • Over 6100 interlinked topic pages
  • Content updated monthly
  • 31 specialty books
  • 700+ chapters
  • Point-of-care tool
Features
Currently charting
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Family Practice Notebook is a rapid access, point-of-care medical reference for primary care and emergency clinicians. Started in 1995, this collection now contains over 6100 interlinked topic pages divided into a tree of 31 specialty books and over 700 chapters. FP Notebook’s content is updated monthly with systematic literature reviews and conferences. Please purchase an auto-renewing subscription to receive the latest content. The text content for this mobile application is identical to its online counterparts: fpnotebook.com and fpnotebook.com/mobile. Although access to this application is not restricted, the information found here is intended for use by medical providers. Non-clinical users may find the material challenging to understand, and should address specific medical concerns with their medical providers. Try before you buy with a 14-day FREE trial. After that it's only $24.99/year for access, including continuous content updates. Privacy Policy/Terms & Conditions - http://www.fpnotebook.com/disclaimer.htm

Screenshots

ICD10 Consult4 screens
FP Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ICD10 Consult at ad-supported against FP Notebook's subscription. ICD10 Consult also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 58%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). FP Notebook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ICD10 Consult sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and FP Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ICD10 Consult against 4.8 for FP Notebook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of ICD10 Consult's written reviews are positive against 58% of FP Notebook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICD10 Consult ships an update monthly, FP Notebook every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ICD10 Consult versus FP Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICD10 ConsultFP Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings)4.8 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews — better58.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better3.3K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#51 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB134 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEvan SchoenbergAtmosphere Apps, Inc.

Customer experience

ICD10 Consult

All ratings14,020 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative24.3%

FP Notebook

All ratings3,297 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.8%

User reviews

ICD10 Consult

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient search and lookup
  • 📚 Comprehensive ICD-10 code database
  • 🕰️ Time-saving for medical professionals
  • 🤩 Excellent app support and responsiveness

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of code descriptions in recent updates
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model
  • 📢 Disruptive ads in paid version
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs after updates

FP Notebook

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Excellent, comprehensive medical reference
  • ⚡️ Efficient, concise, and easy to use
  • 🧠 Invaluable for medical students, residents, and practitioners
  • 🤝 Highly recommended by users
  • 🕰️ Frequently used and relied upon for years

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model frustrates some users who previously had free access
  • 🐞 Occasional app freezing or crashing issues reported
  • 🔍 Built-in search function could be improved

Bugs and requests

ICD10 Consult

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Search bar not registering user input
  • App crashing on launch after recent update
  • Sharing favorites feature not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Cloud backup for user data
  • Improved organization and clinical logic
  • Option to disable ads in paid version

FP Notebook

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezing or crashing on certain devices
  • Subscription issues or unexpected charges

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to earn continuing education credits through the app
  • Improved search functionality

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ICD10 Consult

One-time8
  • ICD9 Consult 2019 Upgrade$14.99
  • ICD10 Consult 2020 Upgrade$14.99
  • ICD10 Consult 2021 Pro Upgrade$19.99
Show 5 more
  • ICD10 Consult 2022 Upgrade$19.99
  • ICD10 Consult 2023 Upgrade$19.99
  • ICD10 Consult 2024 Upgrade$19.99
  • ICD10 Consult 2026 Upgrade$19.99
  • ICD10 Consult Pro 2025 Upgrade$19.99
3 purchases

FP Notebook

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual Sub14 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ICD10 Consult free?
ICD10 Consult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FP Notebook free?
FP Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ICD10 Consult or FP Notebook?
ICD10 Consult and FP Notebook are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14K and 3.3K ratings respectively.
Do ICD10 Consult or FP Notebook have ads?
ICD10 Consult shows ads; FP Notebook does not.
Which is updated more often, ICD10 Consult or FP Notebook?
ICD10 Consult ships an update monthly, and FP Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, ICD10 Consult was updated on September 23, 2026 and FP Notebook on September 23, 2026.

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