Comparison

ICD 10 2026 vs Visualmed

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

Head to head
About

ICD 10 2026

This medical coding tool provides fast, up-to-date ICD-10-CM code lookup and selection. It features instant search, clinical notes, and structured browsing to streamline workflows for healthcare professionals and students. Advanced features like iCloud sync and an ad-free experience are available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date ICD-10-CM database
  • Instant search with real-time highlighting
  • Includes official notes for accuracy
  • Structured browsing by chapters
  • Code sharing via email or AirPrint
  • iCloud sync for favorites
  • Ad-free experience with subscription
Features
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Streamline your medical coding workflow with the most intuitive, fast, and up-to-date ICD-10-CM reference on the App Store. Designed for clinicians, billers, coders, and students, this app simplifies diagnostic code lookup and selection. ALWAYS CURRENT, ALWAYS COMPLIANT Stay up to code with the complete 2026 ICD-10-CM database — every code valid for healthcare services from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. A SEARCH ENGINE BUILT FOR THE CLINIC ▸ Smart Query Expansion — Type "HTN" and find essential hypertension. Type "heart attack" and find myocardial infarction. The search engine recognizes over 140 clinical abbreviations and layman terms, then shows you transparently what it expanded so you never lose the thread. ▸ Semantic Suggestions — Related code groupings surface alongside your results to help you discover codes you might otherwise miss. ▸ Instant Search — Find codes as you type with real-time keyword highlighting. ▸ Clinical Precision — Includes all official Includes, Type 1 & 2 Excludes, and Applicable-to notes to support accurate documentation and reduce claim denials. ▸ Structured Browsing — Navigate by Chapters and Subgroups to explore the full code hierarchy. ▸ At-a-Glance Codability — Green dots mark specific, billable codes; red dots mark non-specific categories that need more detail. ORGANIZE YOUR DAY ▸ Favorites — Tag the codes you reach for most with a single tap. Up to 10 codes on the free plan; unlimited folders to organize them. ▸ Folders & Sub-folders — Group by specialty, clinic, visit type, or patient population. As deep as you need to go. ▸ Personal Notes (NEW) — Premium subscribers can add their own coding rationale to any favorite code. A small indicator in your Favorites list shows you which codes have a note. ▸ Easy Sharing — Send codes via email straight from the detail view. ▸ Clean Interface — A modern UI built for fast-paced medical environments. PRO FEATURES (Subscription) Unlock the full power of the app: ▸ Personal Notes — Add your own coding rationale, billing reminders, or anything you'd want to remember to any favorite code. ▸ iCloud Sync — Keep your favorites, folders, and personal notes in sync across all your iPhone and iPad devices automatically. ▸ Unlimited Favorites — No 10-code cap on the codes you save. ▸ Ad-Free Experience — Focus on coding without interruptions. FLEXIBLE SUBSCRIPTION PLANS ▸ Monthly: $4.99 ▸ Six Months: $9.99 (Save over 65%) ▸ Annually: $14.99 (Best Value — just $1.25/month) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. SUPPORT & LEGAL ▸ Contact us at support@vlrsoftware.com or directly through the app. ▸ ICD-10-CM codes are for reference and study purposes. VLR Software is an independent entity not affiliated with medical centers or government agencies. ▸ Terms of Service: https://www.vlrsoftware.com/app/icd10-2026/terms ▸ Privacy Policy: https://www.vlrsoftware.com/app/icd10-2026/privacy

About

Visualmed

Access over 1500 summarized clinical trials with visual abstracts for quick understanding. Stay updated on the latest medical evidence without reading lengthy research papers. Ideal for clinicians, students, and healthcare professionals.

Highlights
  • 1500+ summarized clinical trials
  • Visual abstracts of study design, intervention, outcomes
  • Search and filter by condition, trial name, specialty
  • Daily new trial additions
  • Mobile-optimized interface
Features
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Read less. Understand more. Visualmed turns landmark and newly published clinical trials into clear, high-yield visual abstracts designed for busy healthcare professionals and medical students. Instead of spending hours working through dense research papers, quickly understand the studies that are shaping modern medicine. WHY VISUALMED? • 2,000+ clinical trials across major medical specialties • Clear visual abstracts that make complex research easier to understand • Quickly review study design, patient population, interventions, outcomes, and key findings • Search by trial, disease, treatment, or specialty • Discover landmark studies that changed clinical practice • Stay current with newly published research • Designed for physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, and other healthcare professionals CLINICAL TRIALS — VISUALIZED Visualmed transforms important medical research into concise visual summaries that help you understand the evidence quickly. Whether you're preparing for rounds, reviewing evidence before clinic, studying for an exam, teaching trainees, or simply trying to stay current, Visualmed puts key clinical research at your fingertips. EXPLORE MEDICINE ACROSS SPECIALTIES Discover important studies across cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, pulmonology, infectious disease, critical care, and more. BUILT FOR BUSY CLINICIANS Medical literature moves quickly. Visualmed helps you focus on the studies that matter and understand their key findings without having to read every paper from beginning to end. VISUALMED PRO Unlock full access to Visualmed's growing library of visual abstracts and newly added clinical trials with Visualmed Pro. Download Visualmed and make keeping up with medical evidence part of your daily routine. Visualmed is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for independent clinical judgment or review of the original research.

Screenshots

ICD 10 20264 screens
Visualmed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ICD 10 2026 at free with in-app purchases against Visualmed's subscription. ICD 10 2026 also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Visualmed's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, 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. ICD 10 2026 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Visualmed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ICD 10 2026 ships an update every 4 weeks, Visualmed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ICD 10 2026 versus Visualmed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICD 10 2026Visualmed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (196 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews — better62.3% of reviews
Number of ratings196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#152 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB28 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVLR SoftwareUsama Nasir

Customer experience

ICD 10 2026

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

Visualmed

All ratings196 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative34.8%

Bugs and requests

ICD 10 2026

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Visualmed

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Visual summaries not loading
  • Only cardiology content showing up
  • App keeps shutting down
  • Cannot pass the logo screen
Show 3 more
  • App doesn't fit the screen
  • Technical problems after updates
  • Typographical errors in AI-generated content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Consider grandfathering in users who paid previously
  • Refund for users who paid and now can't access content
  • Improve app structure and layout
  • Department-specific approach (medicine, critical care, etc.) instead of disease-specific
  • Developer response to user comments about issues

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ICD 10 2026

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • 6 Months$9.996 Months
  • 12 Months$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ICD 10 Premium$6.99
2 purchases

Visualmed

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ICD 10 2026 free?
ICD 10 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visualmed free?
Visualmed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ICD 10 2026 or Visualmed have ads?
ICD 10 2026 shows ads; Visualmed does not.
Which is updated more often, ICD 10 2026 or Visualmed?
ICD 10 2026 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Visualmed every 2 months. Most recently, ICD 10 2026 was updated on September 16, 2026 and Visualmed on September 22, 2026.

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