Comparison

Med Decode vs MedLex

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

Head to head
About

Med Decode

Features
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Don't memorize medical terms โ€” decode them. Every medical word is built from a small set of Greek and Latin building blocks. Learn the pieces once, and you can read words you've never seen before. Med Decode teaches the system, not endless flashcards: WHY IT WORKS - Answering in the context of a real word beats passively flipping flashcards - Spaced repetition quietly resurfaces the pieces you miss most - Color-coded prefixes, roots, and suffixes make the structure click WHAT'S INSIDE - 230+ high-yield medical words - 180+ Greek & Latin morphemes across every major body system: cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, musculoskeletal, endocrine, reproductive, eye & ear, and blood & lymph - Start free โ€” then unlock the full library with a single one-time purchase (no subscription) Perfect for nursing, pre-med, medical, PA, EMT, and allied-health students โ€” or anyone who wants to finally understand the language of medicine. Learn ~180 pieces. Decode thousands of words.

About

MedLex

Features
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MedLex puts a complete medical dictionary in your pocket โ€” clear definitions, real pronunciations, and the clinical detail you need, whether you're a nursing/med student, healthcare professional, or just trying to understand a diagnosis. Look Up Any Term, Instantly Browse the full dictionary with a fast Aโ€“Z index, or filter by category to find exactly what you need. Every term includes both a simple, plain-language definition and a full academic/clinical definition โ€” switch between them with one tap. Go Beyond the Definition Term entries include causes, symptoms, treatment, and differential diagnoses, plus a zoomable medical illustration so you can study the detail that matters. Hear It, Not Just Read It Tap to hear the correct pronunciation of any medical term โ€” no more guessing how it's said. Search That Learns With You Full search with trending terms and your recent search history, so the terms you look up most are always one tap away. Save What Matters Bookmark terms to your Saved list and revisit them anytime. Your Recently Viewed history keeps track automatically. Daily Term Build your vocabulary passively with a new featured term on your home screen every day. Works On Your Terms Sign in with Google or continue as a guest โ€” your choice. Previously loaded terms stay available even without a live connection. Available in English and Arabic. MedLex is free to use, supported by ads. This app provides general medical and educational information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.

Screenshots

Med Decode3 screens
MedLex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MedLex at none against Med Decode's 1. MedLex also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Med Decode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MedLex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Med Decode versus MedLex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMed DecodeMedLex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSungjun KimMOHAMED A ASHOUR

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Med Decode

One-time1
  • Unlock everything$4.99
None

MedLex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Med Decode free?
Med Decode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MedLex free?
MedLex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Med Decode or MedLex have ads?
Neither Med Decode nor MedLex shows ads.

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