# ICD vs DrDrugs

The clearest difference is rating: DrDrugs at 4.5 against ICD's 4.0. DrDrugs also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). ICD's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ICD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and DrDrugs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrDrugs holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrDrugs has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ICD's written reviews are positive against 67% of DrDrugs's.

ICD ships an update every 14 months, DrDrugs every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ICD | DrDrugs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icd-10-cm-codes-2022-reference/id415731352/reviews) | **[4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drdrugs-guide-for-physicians/id1249280046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [treeinspired GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/373040913) | [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416) |

## What reviewers say

### ICD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icd-10-cm-codes-2022-reference/id415731352)

Access a comprehensive, offline digital reference for ICD-10-CM disease codes. Easily search, browse, and share medical classification information, replacing bulky physical books with a convenient mobile solution. Stay updated with the latest code revisions.

**Highlights:** Offline access to ICD-10-CM codes, Search by disease or code, Browse by chapters and sections, List of similar diseases, History and bookmarks, Information sharing via email, Regular data updates

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ICD-10 for 1 Month | $3.49 | per month |
| ICD-10 for 6 Months | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| ICD-10 for 12 Months | $22.49 | per year |


### DrDrugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drdrugs-guide-for-physicians/id1249280046)

This medical reference app provides comprehensive drug information, including over 1,400 monographs and 700 dosing calculators. It focuses on safe practice and patient care, offering audio pronunciations and updated content for various patient populations and high-alert medications.

**Highlights:** 1,400+ drug monographs, 700+ built-in dosing calculators, Audio pronunciations for 1200+ drugs, NDC codes for 1300+ monographs, BEERS, REMS, and NDC indices, Pediatric, geriatric, and OB dosing, High Alert Medication identification

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drug Guide-Physicians 1/M Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| 25% off Limited Period Offer | $29.49 | per year |
| 20% off Limited Period Offer | $31.49 | per year |
| 15% off Limited Period offer | $33.49 | per year |
| Drug Guide-Physicians 1/Y Sub | $38.99 | per year |
| Drug Guide for Physicians,17Ed | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ICD free?

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

### Is DrDrugs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ICD or DrDrugs?

DrDrugs is rated higher. ICD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DrDrugs averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.

### Do ICD or DrDrugs have ads?

DrDrugs shows ads; ICD does not.

### Which is updated more often, ICD or DrDrugs?

ICD ships an update every 14 months, and DrDrugs every 4 months. Most recently, ICD was updated on October 8, 2026 and DrDrugs on October 8, 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.*