Comparison

ICD10 Consult vs ICD

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 ICD-10-CM resource at your fingertips — the full 2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. 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 with full iPad split view, hardware keyboard, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support — Liquid Glass design on iOS 26, and runs on iOS 17 or later • 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 — searchable, and shown seamlessly within your 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 The 2027 ICD-10-CM codes took effect October 1, 2026, and the app is updated every October with the new year's code set. The complete code database is drawn directly from the data files published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). ICD10 Consult is ad supported to provide you with the current, up-to-date codes. An annual auto-renewing subscription is available to disable ads. There are no bait-and-switch limited features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://regularrateandrhythm.com/privacy-policy.html

About

ICD

This medical coding tool provides fast, up-to-date ICD-10-CM code lookup and selection. It features instant search, clinical notes, and structured browsing to streamline workflows for healthcare professionals and students. Advanced features like iCloud sync and an ad-free experience are available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date ICD-10-CM database
  • Instant search with real-time highlighting
  • Includes official notes for accuracy
  • Structured browsing by chapters
  • Code sharing via email or AirPrint
  • iCloud sync for favorites
  • Ad-free experience with subscription
Features
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Find ICD-10-CM codes, review coding guidance, and organize your personal reference on iPhone and iPad. SMART SEARCH 2.0 Search by code, condition, clinical abbreviation, or everyday term. Try HTN, heart attack, left cataract, or stage 3 CKD. Combine code families with words, such as E11 neuropathy or M25 left knee. Smart Search considers diagnosis descriptions, official Alphabetical Index terms, synonyms, abbreviations, and relevant coding notes. It recognizes explicit laterality, stage, and encounter terms and helps recover common spelling mistakes. Selected results include a brief explanation of why they matched. REVIEW CODING CONTEXT Open a result to review its full description, Includes terms, Excludes notes, Code First instructions, and Use Additional Code guidance where available. Browse chapters and code families to explore related entries. CHOOSE YOUR EDITION The official ICD-10-CM FY2027 edition is effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 and is available with an active subscription. ICD-10-CM FY2026 remains available for free as an earlier reference edition. Choose your active database in Browse, Search, or Favorites. The app clearly labels the selected edition and its effective period. Switching editions preserves your saved favorites, folders, and personal notes. Always choose the edition appropriate to the date of service. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL REFERENCE Save frequently used codes and organize them into folders. Free access includes up to 10 favorites. An active subscription unlocks unlimited favorites, personal code note editing, the FY2027 edition, and an ad-free experience. Previously saved favorites and notes remain available after a subscription expires, including saved content above the free limit. Previously saved notes remain readable. iCloud sync is included for free users and subscribers. USE OFFLINE Search and browse the bundled databases without an internet connection. Read the official FY2027 coding guidelines offline. Purchases, restoration, and iCloud sync require connectivity. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Explore searchable FAQs and the Favorites & Notes guide inside the app. SUBSCRIPTIONS Choose from the subscription options displayed in the app. Prices, renewal terms, and any applicable offers are shown at checkout. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Reference content is based on official CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM releases. Independently developed by VLR Software LLC; this is not a government app. Search results support reference lookup and do not establish a diagnosis or replace professional coding judgment. Privacy Policy: https://www.vlrsoftware.com/app/icd10-2026/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.vlrsoftware.com/app/icd10-2026/terms

Screenshots

ICD10 Consult4 screens
ICD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ICD at every 10 days against ICD10 Consult's every 2 months. ICD also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 72%). ICD10 Consult's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and ICD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICD10 Consult ships an update every 2 months, ICD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ICD10 Consult versus ICD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICD10 ConsultICD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#138 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB322 MB
Age rating17++4
DeveloperEvan SchoenbergVLR Software

Customer experience

ICD10 Consult

All ratings14,133 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative23.7%

ICD

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

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

ICD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ICD10 Consult

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free, Annual$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • ICD9 Consult 2019 Upgrade$14.99
  • ICD10 Consult 2020 Upgrade$14.99
  • ICD10 Consult 2021 Pro Upgrade$19.99
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  • 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
4 purchases

ICD

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months$9.996 Months
  • 12 Months$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ICD 10 Premium$6.99

Questions

Is ICD10 Consult free?
ICD10 Consult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ICD free?
ICD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ICD10 Consult or ICD have ads?
Both ICD10 Consult and ICD show ads.
Which is updated more often, ICD10 Consult or ICD?
ICD10 Consult ships an update every 2 months, and ICD every 10 days. Most recently, ICD10 Consult was updated on October 27, 2026 and ICD on October 24, 2026.

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