# ICD10 Consult vs FP Notebook

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ICD10 Consult | FP Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icd10-consult/id358845668/reviews) | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 58.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 144 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Evan Schoenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/289039917) | [Atmosphere Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334077424) |

## What reviewers say

### ICD10 Consult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icd10-consult/id358845668)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ICD9 Consult 2019 Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| ICD10 Consult 2020 Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| ICD10 Consult 2021 Pro Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| ICD10 Consult 2022 Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| ICD10 Consult 2023 Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| ICD10 Consult 2024 Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| ICD10 Consult 2026 Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| ICD10 Consult Pro 2025 Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### FP Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-notebook/id835973313)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Sub | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Subscription issues or unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn continuing education credits through the app
- Improved search functionality


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*