Comparison

ICD10 Consult vs MDS Helper

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

MDS Helper

This app helps medical professionals calculate a specific 64 to 92 day window following a patient's prior assessment reference date. It is designed to aid in scheduling essential care during this critical period.

Highlights
  • Calculates 64-92 day assessment date span
  • Assists in scheduling patient care
  • Reference date determination
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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MDS Helper assists in determining the 64 to 92 date span after the prior ARD for a patient. It is extremely helpful for scheduling care during that window period.

Screenshots

ICD10 Consult4 screens
MDS Helper1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MDS Helper at none against ICD10 Consult's 8. MDS Helper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ICD10 Consult's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 3). On price 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. MDS Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MDS Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ICD10 Consult has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICD10 Consult ships an update monthly, MDS Helper every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ICD10 Consult versus MDS Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICD10 ConsultMDS Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 38 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEvan SchoenbergEJSmith

Customer experience

ICD10 Consult

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

MDS Helper

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MDS Helper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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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
None

MDS Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ICD10 Consult free?
ICD10 Consult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDS Helper free?
MDS Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ICD10 Consult or MDS Helper?
MDS Helper is rated higher. ICD10 Consult averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while MDS Helper averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ICD10 Consult or MDS Helper have ads?
ICD10 Consult shows ads; MDS Helper does not.
Which is updated more often, ICD10 Consult or MDS Helper?
ICD10 Consult ships an update monthly, and MDS Helper every 38 months. Most recently, ICD10 Consult was updated on September 27, 2026 and MDS Helper on September 10, 2026.

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