Comparison

iDoc24 vs DermEngine

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

Head to head
About

iDoc24

Get anonymous, expert answers for your skin concerns from board-certified dermatologists. This service offers quick responses and is backed by scientific research, providing a convenient alternative to in-person visits.

Highlights
  • Anonymous consultations
  • Board-certified dermatologists
  • Guaranteed response times (8-48 hours)
  • Research-backed service
  • Global service (160+ countries)
  • Wide range of skin concerns addressed
Features
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Online dermatology service iDoc24 is an award-winning app, backed by scientific research studies, with over 300,000 users. Our board-certified dermatologists are still better than any artificial intelligence (AI) dermatology algorithm. We also save you valuable time looking for a ‘Dermatologist near me’. This method can be expensive and the waiting time can be costly to your health. However, consulting a real dermatologist with iDoc24, could not be easier and more effective! Featured on Wired, CNET, USA Today, Forbes and NPR, iDoc24 is one of the original and largest online dermatology services in the world, serving 160+ countries in 7 languages. Our online dermatologists are board-certified, vetted, and trained in teledermatology. This makes them more efficient, accurate and concise when dealing with your skin concerns. This makes them more efficient, accurate and concise when dealing with your skin concerns. Get an expert answer on your skin concern anywhere, anytime, anonymously. Starting at $29.95 (€25/ £20). ***** Why Is iDoc24 So Popular? ***** RESEARCH-BACKED – iDoc24's technology is backed by 4 peer-reviewed scientific papers and in hospitals. 8-HOUR, 24-HOUR and 48-HOUR RESPONSE TIME GUARANTEED - iDoc24 responds within hours. 24/7 online customer support. BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGISTS – Dermatologists on iDoc24 are board-certified with over 10 years of specialized training at top medical institutions and vetted by a senior medical advisory board. 100% ANONYMOUS – No registration needed. User data is always kept anonymous, encrypted, and on secure servers. SHARE YOUR ANSWER AND JUMP THE QUEUE – 70% of our users get better with over-the-counter medication. For more serious cases, iDoc24 ­recommends a face-to-face with a dermatologist. Use the app to find a dermatologist, pediatrician and pharmacy near you. With an answer from iDoc24, our users see a dermatologist two weeks faster than the US average of 32 days. Common concerns include: • Acne • Virus Related Skin Diseases • Chilblains • Livedo reticularis • Urticaria • Vasculitis ∙ Eczema ∙ Folliculitis (ingrown hair) ∙ Hives and Allergies ∙ Bug bites and insect bites ∙ Hair loss, alopecia ∙ Skin cancer, moles, changing moles, melanoma, actinic keratosis ∙ Cold sores, fever blisters, herpes simplex virus ∙ Rosacea ∙ Dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, dry scalp, scaly scalp ∙ Dry skin, chapped skin ∙ Psoriasis ∙ Wrinkles and anti-aging skin care ∙ STD (sexually transmitted disease) / STI (sexually transmitted infection) DISCLAIMER Answers provided by iDoc24 dermatologists are for informational purposes only to give you peace of mind and what to do next, since you are anonymous, it does not create a physician-patient relationship, and is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan.

About

DermEngine

This platform offers intelligent and secure dermatology tools for healthcare professionals. It enables online clinic setup, tele-dermatology consultations, and high-quality patient image access. Medical professionals can also securely share cases with colleagues for second opinions.

Highlights
  • AI-based imaging
  • Tele-dermatology consultations
  • Secure image sharing
  • Full-body imaging and tracking
  • Expert network for referrals
  • HIPAA-compliant
Features
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DermEngine is an advanced, intelligent and secure dermatology platform available anytime, anywhere. Compatible with numerous devices (smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.), it allows health professionals and institutions to set up their clinics online, provide tele-dermatology consultations through a customized mobile app or simply access patients’ images with more quality and accuracy. DermEngine allows medical professionals to share images and cases with their colleagues on their Network for a second opinion. Features: • AI based solution for easy and effective imaging • Seamless communication with the DermEngine Apple TV, macOS and web apps • Simplified documentation • Customizable tele-dermatology module • Full-body imaging, matching and tracking lesions • Expert network and referral • Compatible with any dermatoscope including MoleScope™ • Secure, HIPAA-compliant DermEngine™ takes care of your practice. Patients' images are stored and organized for quick retrieval, and comparison. The user-friendly, secure system manages case records and visits, allowing you to focus on your patients, not the paperwork.*

Screenshots

iDoc244 screens
DermEngine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DermEngine at 3.8 against iDoc24's 3.3. DermEngine also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). iDoc24's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. iDoc24 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DermEngine asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DermEngine holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of iDoc24's written reviews are positive against 68% of DermEngine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDoc24 ships an update every 6 weeks, DermEngine monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iDoc24 versus DermEngine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDoc24DermEngine
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings)3.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better68.4% of reviews
Number of ratings411 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB144 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperiDoc24 IncMetaOptima Technology Inc.

Customer experience

iDoc24

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

DermEngine

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.6%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

iDoc24

One-time6
  • iDoc24 Information$25.99
  • iDoc24 Information$26.99
  • iDoc24 Information2 variants$29.99
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  • iDoc24 Information$35.99
  • iDoc24 information$39.99
  • iDoc24 Information$47.99
None

DermEngine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDoc24 free?
iDoc24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DermEngine free?
DermEngine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDoc24 or DermEngine?
DermEngine is rated higher. iDoc24 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DermEngine averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do iDoc24 or DermEngine have ads?
iDoc24 shows ads; DermEngine does not.
Which is updated more often, iDoc24 or DermEngine?
iDoc24 ships an update every 6 weeks, and DermEngine monthly. Most recently, iDoc24 was updated on September 17, 2026 and DermEngine on September 11, 2026.

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