Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm vs Model Dermatol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Dermoscopic pattern interpretation
- Question-based diagnostic guidance
- Over 80 photos and charts
- 50 interactive diagnostic cases
- Offline functionality
- Melanocytic and non-melanocytic lesion analysis
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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
Model Dermatol
This AI-powered tool analyzes skin photos to find relevant medical information on potential conditions like warts, melanoma, and rashes. It links to authoritative resources and can classify 186 different skin issues, though it is not a diagnostic app.
- AI-powered photo analysis
- Searches medical documents
- Identifies common skin disorders
- Classifies 186 skin conditions
- Links to authoritative resources
- Free to use
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This app brings together skin images and short summaries based on Wikipedia and PubMed, covering common conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, fungal infections, and skin cancer including melanoma. The content is kept brief and practical. You can also learn through quizzes on skin cancer and fungal nail infections, and compare your results with those of the general public, medical professionals, and users from different countries. The app is free to use with no ads. The cropped photograph is transferred for cloud analysis, however, we do NOT store your images. * Key Features Skin condition image atlas Practical summaries focused on key points Images and references from Wikipedia and PubMed Quizzes for learning and self-assessment Image-based AI search * Disclaimer It is not intended for diagnosis or medical use. This app is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice. Image-based search results are for reference only and do not replace in-person evaluation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Model Dermatol at every 8 days against Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm's every 5 months. Model Dermatol also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 10). Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm against 4.7 for Model Dermatol. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm's written reviews are positive against 89% of Model Dermatol's.
Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm ships an update every 5 months, Model Dermatol every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm | Model Dermatol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Usatine & Erickson Media LLC | Iderma |
Customer experience
Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm
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In-app purchases
Dermoscopy Two Step Algorithm
No in-app purchases
Model Dermatol
No in-app purchases
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