Comparison

MoleJournal vs Dermory

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

Head to head
About

MoleJournal

This app allows you to privately track and document moles on a 3D body map. You can create profiles, attach photos, record measurements, and add notes for personal or family recordkeeping. Data remains on your device unless you choose to export it.

Highlights
  • Private mole tracking
  • 3D body map markers
  • Dated photo attachment
  • Measurement recording
  • Note taking
  • Profile creation
  • Data export/import
Features
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MoleJournal helps you keep a private, organized mole journal on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Create profiles, place mole markers on a 3D body map, attach dated photos, record measurements, and keep notes together. Records and photos stay on your device unless you choose to export and share a backup. Features: - Create separate profiles for personal or family recordkeeping. - Mark mole locations on a 3D body model. - Save dated photos, measurements, and notes. - Export and import backups so you control extra copies of your history. - Use the app without an account, subscription, or cloud sync. The app is built for personal recordkeeping and preparing clearer conversations with a qualified clinician. It does not interpret photos, give medical guidance, or replace professional care.

About

Dermory

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Dermory helps you photograph and keep track of the moles on your body over time. You see what changes with your own eyes, and you build an organized record you can take to your doctor. WHY TRACK REGULARLY? Changes in a mole usually happen slowly, over months — often too slowly to notice by eye. This is why dermatologists recommend monitoring moles over time; with conditions such as melanoma, noticing a change early can mean seeing a doctor sooner. Dermory makes that change easier for you to see — your doctor does the assessing. BODY MAP Mark your moles on a 37-region body map. Which mole is where, and when you last checked it — all at a glance. GUIDED PHOTOS Taking the same mole from the same angle and distance every time is hard. Dermory overlays your previous photo as a transparent guide; you line it up and shoot. That makes your photos genuinely comparable. MILLIMETER MEASUREMENT Place a coin in the frame. Using the coin's known diameter as a reference, the app calculates the mole's size in millimeters — a consistent, objective measure instead of guesswork. BEFORE / AFTER COMPARISON Put two dates side by side, or slide one over the other. The difference in measurement is shown in millimeters and percent. PDF REPORT FOR YOUR DOCTOR Turn a region's photos, dates and measurements into a single PDF. Instead of describing what changed, show the record. SELF-EXAMINATION GUIDE The ABCDE rule and how to examine yourself are built into the app. Knowing what to look for is the first step of regular tracking. REMINDERS Set your own check-up interval and let the app remind you. The hardest part of tracking is doing it regularly. PRIVACY — THE MOST IMPORTANT PART • All your health data stays on your own device. • Photos are stored encrypted on the device and never appear in your gallery. • No account needed. We don't ask for your email, phone number or identity. • No ads, no tracking, no analytics. • Lock the app with a PIN and Face ID / fingerprint. • Back up your data as a single password-protected, encrypted file — where you keep it is up to you. FREE VERSION Body map, unlimited moles and photos, guided capture, millimeter measurement, before/after comparison, region report, self-examination guide, reminders, PIN and biometric lock, encrypted backup. The whole tracking workflow is free. DERMORY PLUS (optional subscription) • Family members — track up to 6 people separately • Full-person report — every region in one PDF • Mole size growth chart • Advanced comparison (overlay mode) • Export measurement history as CSV • Custom measurement reference IMPORTANT Dermory does not diagnose, does not detect disease and is not a substitute for examination by a doctor. It does not assess your moles or calculate any risk. It only helps you keep your own records in order. If you notice a change in a mole, or anything concerns you, see a dermatologist. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Dermory Plus is an auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial. The price is shown in the app before purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ginocompany.com/dermory-privacy-policy/

Screenshots

MoleJournal4 screens
Dermory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MoleJournal at every 4 days against Dermory's every 3 weeks. Dermory's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoleJournal ships an update every 4 days, Dermory every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MoleJournal versus Dermory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoleJournalDermory
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOrange Forge AI, LLCIsa Ogulener

In-app purchases

None

MoleJournal

No in-app purchases

None

Dermory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MoleJournal free?
MoleJournal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dermory free?
Dermory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MoleJournal or Dermory have ads?
Neither MoleJournal nor Dermory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoleJournal or Dermory?
MoleJournal ships an update every 4 days, and Dermory every 3 weeks. Most recently, MoleJournal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dermory on October 31, 2026.

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