PCDS vs Church Pharmacy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PCDS
This app offers educational resources and diagnostic tools for healthcare professionals managing dermatological issues. It aims to enhance knowledge and skills in skin condition diagnosis and treatment for primary care settings.
- Dermatology education resources
- Skin diagnostic tools
- Guidance on skin condition management
- Resources for primary care settings
- Networking opportunities
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The PCDS (Primary Care Dermatology Society) provides dermatology education for all healthcare professionals. The PCDS App houses our key educational resources and skin tools. We are a professional organisation dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals who deal with dermatological issues in primary care settings. The PCDS offers resources, education, and networking opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of primary care practitioners in the field of dermatology. We provide guidance on the diagnosis and management of skin conditions commonly encountered in primary care, aiming to improve patient care and outcomes.
Church Pharmacy
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Church Pharmacy is the all-in-one mobile platform for healthcare professionals to manage prescribing, ordering, clinic stock, and account activity, all in one place. Designed for modern clinics and busy healthcare professionals, the Church Pharmacy app combines secure e-prescribing, rapid ordering, manual prescription uploads, partner workflows, and real-time account access into a single streamlined experience. Whether you're prescribing in clinic, managing orders on the move, or coordinating with your team, Church Pharmacy helps you work faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Features include: β’ Secure DigitRxβ’ e-prescribing β’ Manual prescription uploads β’ Prescription, signed order, and stock ordering β’ Partner & prescriber account support β’ Real-time patient validations β’ Repeat ordering and saved favourites β’ Fast online payments β’ Delivery tracking and account management β’ Mobile access to the Church Pharmacy shop β’ Find and connect with partners and prescribers β’ Secure PIN and OTP signing methods Why healthcare professionals choose Church Pharmacy: β’ Fast and reliable ordering β’ Secure digital workflows β’ Designed specifically for clinics and healthcare professionals β’ Responsive support from a trusted UK pharmacy β’ Access from anywhere, anytime Who can use the app? The Church Pharmacy app is designed for registered healthcare professionals and approved account holders including: β’ Doctors β’ Dentists β’ Nurse Prescribers β’ Pharmacist Prescribers β’ Clinics and healthcare teams β’ Partner users linked to prescribers Getting started is simple: Download the app Register or sign in with your Church Pharmacy account Submit prescriptions, upload documents, place orders, and manage your account in minutes If you do not yet have a Church Pharmacy account, you can register directly through the app or via our website. Church Pharmacy, trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Church Pharmacy at weekly against PCDS's every 14 months. PCDS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PCDS ships an update every 14 months, Church Pharmacy weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PCDS | Church Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Primary Care Dermatology Society | ORDER LINE LTD |
In-app purchases
PCDS
No in-app purchases
Church Pharmacy
No in-app purchases








