Comparison

ICD vs Protocols High

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

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ICD

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ICD-10 Diagnostic Codes is the professional coding tool for doctors, paramedics, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Find the correct ICD-10 code in seconds — at the bedside, in the ambulance, or at your desk. The app carries the complete ICD-10 classification on your device, including the official classification notes for each code. Everything works offline: no account, no sign-in, no waiting for a network connection. TWO CLASSIFICATIONS, ONE APP • Danish SKS (Sundhedsvæsenets Klassifikationssystem), with the D-prefixed Danish codes • US ICD-10-CM (CMS/NCHS) • Switch in Settings at any time — saved codes and history are kept separately for each classification, so nothing gets mixed up SEARCH BUILT FOR SPEED • Results update as you type • Word search in any order: "chole ac" finds "Acute cholecystitis" • Combine a code with a search word: "pap K8" finds papilla diagnoses in the biliary tract chapter • Recent lookups are one tap away on the Search tab BROWSE THE FULL SYSTEMATICS • All 22 chapters, their groups and every code, in hierarchical order • Drill from chapter to group to code, or jump straight into the detail view CODE DETAILS THAT ANSWER THE REAL QUESTION • Inclusion, Exclusion and Note text for each code, where available • Tap a code reference inside a note (e.g. "Z22.-") to jump straight to that code • Parent codes and subcodes listed, so you can always find the more specific code • Clear validity flags: "Valid primary diagnosis" or "Group code" in SKS, "Billable" or "Group code — not billable" in ICD-10-CM • Placement overview showing chapter, group and code in the hierarchy • Look up the matching Wikipedia article in Danish or English with one tap SAVED CODES AND FOLDERS • Save any code with the star button • Organize saved codes into your own folders — by department, procedure, or study topic • Export or share a list of saved codes MADE FOR DAILY CLINICAL USE • Native iPhone and iPad app, with a two-column layout on iPad • Adjustable text size for browsing and help • Full Danish and English localization • Dark Mode, Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support • Built-in help section explaining the app and the ICD-10 system itself PRIVACY The app collects nothing and tracks nothing. There are no analytics, no ads and no user accounts. Your searches, history and saved codes never leave your device. The only optional network request is the Wikipedia lookup you start yourself. DATA SOURCES • Danish diagnosis data: SKS, Danish Health Data Authority (Sundhedsdatastyrelsen) • US diagnosis data: ICD-10-CM FY2027 (CMS/NCHS) • Classification notes: machine-translated from the Norwegian ICD-10 (2012), Helsedirektoratet • ICD-10 © World Health Organization, 1994–2012 DISCLAIMER Despite careful review of the content, no guarantee can be given for the timeliness, accuracy or completeness of the information provided. This app is a reference tool and does not replace clinical judgement or official coding guidance.

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Protocols High

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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. In-App purchase required to unlock all content. Experience and evidence fused for best-practice management of high-risk pregnancies Through seven editions, Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies has helped busy obstetricians keep pace with a constantly evolving field. Providing just-in-time content, its focus on protocols and guidelines helps organize medical thinking, avoid heuristic errors of omission and commission, and optimize maternal and fetal outcomes. As with the prior six editions, the editors (Queenan, Spong and Lockwood) have once again assembled some of the world’s top obstetrical and medical experts. This seventh edition has also been expanded to include a number of new topics, including: Protocols on opioid use, misuse and addition in pregnancy and postpartum Noninvasive prenatal diagnosis of aneuploidy Periconceptual genetic screening Expanded protocols on maternal valvular heart disease and cardiomyopathies Protocols on arboviruses, including Zika and malaria Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies: An Evidence-Based Approach will be an essential reference for obstetricians, medical students, general practitioners and all medical professionals who are seeking the most up-to-date information and guidance on high-risk pregnancies. 
Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 1119635292 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9781119635291 If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-3000 Privacy Policy - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions - https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx Author(s): John T. Queenan, Catherine Y. Spong, Charles J. Lockwood Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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ICD4 screens
Protocols High4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Protocols High at Free against ICD's $2.99. Protocols High also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 51 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ICD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Protocols High is free to download; ICD costs $2.99 up front. Protocols High sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ICD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICD ships an update every 51 months, Protocols High every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
ICD versus Protocols High: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICDProtocols High
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMedicon AppsSkyscape Medpresso Inc

In-app purchases

None

ICD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Protocols High

One-time1
  • Protocols High-Risk Pregnancy$99.99

Questions

Is ICD free?
ICD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protocols High free?
Protocols High is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ICD or Protocols High have ads?
Protocols High shows ads; ICD does not.
Which is updated more often, ICD or Protocols High?
ICD ships an update every 51 months, and Protocols High every 6 months. Most recently, ICD was updated on October 7, 2026 and Protocols High on October 6, 2026.

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