MedVue vs PracticeAid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MedVue
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MedVue provides remote control and data collection of the Detecto MedVue weight indicator. Weight and BMI information is recorded into a database based on an ID. Images may be taken with the iPhone/iPad camera to associate with weights. A history view shows a line graph and images for a selected ID.
PracticeAid
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PracticeAid app makes it easy for patients to understand their diet plan, as well as treating doctors, can share videos, photos, and documents pertaining to their medical problems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PracticeAid at every 2 months against MedVue's every 61 months. MedVue's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MedVue ships an update every 61 months, PracticeAid every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | MedVue | PracticeAid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 61 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cardinal/Detecto Scale Company | PracticeAid |
In-app purchases
MedVue
No in-app purchases
PracticeAid
No in-app purchases
