Comparison

Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm vs MoleScope™

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

Head to head
About

Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm

This app guides healthcare professionals in interpreting dermoscopic patterns to identify skin lesions. It uses a series of questions and provides over 80 images and charts to aid in diagnosis. Interactive cases are included for practice.

Highlights
  • Dermoscopic pattern interpretation
  • Question-based diagnostic guidance
  • Over 80 photos and charts
  • 50 interactive diagnostic cases
  • Offline functionality
  • Melanocytic and non-melanocytic lesion analysis
Features
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This app is intended to help you interpret the dermoscopic patterns seen with your dermatoscope. You will be asked a series of questions that will lead you to the most probable diagnosis. This app also contains over 80 photos and charts to help you in your diagnosis. No internet connection needed to view the full app. It is all ready for super quick image and information retrieval. There are also 50 interactive cases to solve. Each case starts with a clinical and dermoscopic image and ends with a labelled dermoscopic image pointing out critical structures. This app is based on the 2 step algorithm with the first step involving the determination of whether the lesion is a melanocytic. Melanocytic lesions will be divided into nevi or lesions with varying levels of suspicion for melanoma based on melanoma specific patterns and common nevi patterns. Non-melanocytic lesions will be analyzed to determine if they are suspicious for basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Common benign lesions such as dermatofibroma, seborrheic keratoses and hemangiomas will be positively identified to avoid unnecessary biopsies. This app will increase your ability to detect skin cancers with greater accuracy thereby decreasing unnecessary biopsies and missing less early melanomas and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Check out https://usatinemedia.com to learn more and watch a video demo of this app narrated by Dr. Richard P. Usatine. Authors: Ashfaq A. Marghoob, MD Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York Richard P. Usatine, MD University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Texas Natalia Jaimes, MD Aurora Skin Cancer Center and Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Medellin, Colombia To learn more dermoscopy from these authors, see www.americandermoscopy.com. Disclaimer: This app is intended for the education of healthcare professionals and not as a diagnostic and treatment reference for the general population. Disclaimer: While this app may help you in rendering a correct diagnosis, it is not intended to entirely replace the findings on patient history and physical examination including examination of the lesion with side lighting and touch. The final diagnosis rests on properly assimilating the information gained from the patient history, thorough naked eye physical examination, and meticulous dermoscopic inspection of the lesion. 3Gen, Inc. is the sponsor of this app. Visit www.dermlite.com to see their complete line of skin imaging devices. Developed by Usatine Media Richard P. Usatine, MD, Co-President, Professor of Family & Community Medicine, Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health San Antonio Peter Erickson, Co-President, Lead Software Developer

About

MoleScope™

Monitor your moles and skin spots over time with this app. It allows you to create a 3D body map, archive images, and receive calendar reminders. Connect with specialists for tele-consultations for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • 3D Body Map
  • Full-body Imaging
  • Mole Tracking
  • Image Archiving
  • Tele-consult with Experts
  • Calendar Reminders
Features
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MoleScope™ - Skin Screening in the Palm of Your Hand MoleScope by MetaOptima is designed to bring you peace of mind by helping you track and monitor your moles and spots over time, MoleScope allows you to manage your skin check and connect with a specialist* from the comfort of your own home. Features: ● 3D Body Map ● Full-body Imaging (Total Body Photography) ● Mole (Spot) Tracking ● Image Archiving ● Educational Image Analysis (ABCD of Melanoma) ● Calendar Reminders ● Compatible with the MoleScope Dermoscopy Device ● Secure Cloud Storage ● Tele-consult with Expert Physicians** Regular skin screening is essential in the early detection and prevention of skin cancer. MoleScope is designed to make skin screening simple by helping you monitor your moles and track changes over time. 70% of skin cancers are first spotted by patients, not doctors. With MoleScope, you and your doctor can spot suspicious moles sooner and ensure your moles are receiving the medical attention they need. Common concerns include: Moles, changing spots, melanomas, BCCs, SCCs, ... Acne Age spots Vascular lesions Eczema Send your spot images to a skin cancer specialist and get peace of mind. The MoleScope app is designed for use with the MoleScope mobile dermoscopy device, available for order at https://molescope.com. The MoleScope device provides high-quality imaging of your spots using magnification and specialized lighting. Download MoleScope and start scanning your spots today.*** *All of specialists are board-certified. **check if this feature is available in your region ***Full features unlocked with MoleScope device https://molescope.com

Screenshots

Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm4 screens
MoleScope™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm at 100% against MoleScope™'s 56%. Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). MoleScope™'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm's written reviews are positive against 56% of MoleScope™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm ships an update every 5 months, MoleScope™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm versus MoleScope™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDermoscopy Two Step AlgorithmMoleScope™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better3.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1019 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB122 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperUsatine & Erickson Media LLCMetaOptima Technology Inc.

Customer experience

Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MoleScope™

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative32.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm

No in-app purchases

None

MoleScope™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm free?
Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoleScope™ free?
MoleScope™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm or MoleScope™?
Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm is rated higher. Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MoleScope™ averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm or MoleScope™ have ads?
Neither Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm nor MoleScope™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm or MoleScope™?
Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm ships an update every 5 months, and MoleScope™ every 2 months. Most recently, Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm was updated on October 7, 2026 and MoleScope™ on October 9, 2026.

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