STD Triage Ask dermatologist vs The Bug Book
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STD Triage Ask dermatologist
Get anonymous answers from board-certified dermatologists about potential STDs or other skin concerns. Submit photos and questions for a personalized response within 24 hours, with no registration required.
- Anonymous dermatologist consultations
- Photo submission for skin issues
- Response within 24 hours
- No registration required
- Information on treatment and next steps
- Expertise in STDs and intimate area skin problems
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Are you worried that you may have a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? STD Triage anonymously connects you to a board-certified dermatologist in under 24 hours. To use, simply download the app, take two pictures of your skin problem (rashes, bumps, intimate issues, redness, spots, etc.) and submit your question. No registration. No hassle. Just an anonymous answer on what to do next. Your personalized answer from our dermatologists will contain medical information about your skin problem: what it most likely is, how it can be treated, and whether or not you should see a dermatologist or a STD testing clinic in-person. _______________________ FEATURES: RESEARCH-BACKED – STD Triage’s technology is backed by 4 peer-reviewed scientific papers and in hospitals. 8-HOUR, 24-HOUR and 48-HOUR RESPONSE TIME GUARANTEED - STD Triage responds within hours. 24/7 online customer support. BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGISTS – Dermatologists on STD Triage 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, STD Triage recommends a face-to-face with a dermatologist. Use the app to find a dermatologist, pediatrician and pharmacy near you. With an answer from STD Triage, our users see a dermatologist two weeks faster than the US average of 32 days. _______________________ Common concerns include • Herpes simplex virus • Balanitis • Folliculitis (ingrown hair) • Syphilis • Molluscum contagiosum • Genital warts Our on-demand dermatologists are experts at evaluating skin problems. They have already helped over 60,000 users identify and get information about their skin issues, including sexually transmitted diseases, also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Common skin problems of the intimate area include balanitis, folliculitis, yeast infections, herpes simplex virus, hemorrhoids, fissures, and genital warts. Symptoms of STDs can include burning, itching, rashes, bumps and redness in the genital area. Your case is kept completely anonymous and secure on STD Triage. We do not require names, email addresses, or phone numbers. STD Triage is the trusted leader in mobile dermatology for sexual health issues. Our brand has been covered by CNN, The Huffington Post, Medgadget and many other news outlets. For any questions about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Triage, please contact info@firstderm.com DISCLAIMER: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) triage is a medical information service. The medical information provided by our dermatologists is based on the information they are given by users and should not be regarded as a definitive diagnosis of any kind, but merely as complementary information to an initial internet search or other comparable investigation. Our physicians are specialists in dermatology and venereology. STD triage is not a diagnostic service, but can be used for guidance on what can be done in the event of a visual problem. Our doctors and STD triage cannot and do not replace a proper medical consultation. The service does not replace a face-to-face visit to your doctor, and should be treated as a complement to an internet search. Even if the dermatologist recommends a face-to-face visit, our customer surveys show that the relief of knowing what the problem could be is worth the cost of using service. This service is provided by iDoc24 Inc.
The Bug Book
This app offers clinicians up-to-date treatment information for gynecologic infectious agents. It leverages molecular testing advancements for precise treatment recommendations. Updates are provided as new information emerges and the content is fully refreshed every two years.
- Gynecologic infectious agent treatment information
- Molecular testing advancements
- Precise treatment recommendations
- Timely and accurate information
- Regular content updates
- Bi-annual full content refresh
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The purpose of the Bug Book app is to provide references and up-to-date treatment information to clinicians for the treatment of gynecologic-related infectious agents. The advent of molecular testing has ushered in a new era of more precise treatments for common gynecologic conditions caused by infectious agents. Every effort has been made to provide the most timely and accurate treatment information available. As significant treatment recommendations emerge, updates will be to your present app. Additionally, The Bug Book is completely updated every two years. Terms of use: https://www.pathadvantage.com/bug-book-terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Bug Book at none against STD Triage Ask dermatologist's shown. The Bug Book also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). STD Triage Ask dermatologist's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. STD Triage Ask dermatologist sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and The Bug Book sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
The Bug Book holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.
STD Triage Ask dermatologist ships an update monthly, The Bug Book every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STD Triage Ask dermatologist | The Bug Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | iDoc24 Inc | PathAdvantage Associated |
Customer experience
STD Triage Ask dermatologist
The Bug Book
In-app purchases
STD Triage Ask dermatologist
- iDoc24 Information$25.99
- iDoc24 Information$29.99
- iDoc24 Information$32.99
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- iDoc24 Information$35.99
- "Dermatologist Evaluation from Triage"$39.99
- iDoc24 Information$39.99
- iDoc24 Information$54.99
The Bug Book
- Full Content Purchase$29.99
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