PEPID® vs Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PEPID®
Provides healthcare professionals with essential tools for patient care, including a vast drug database, medical calculators, and visual aids. Content is regularly updated and clinically independent, offering reliable information for various medical roles.
- Largest drug database
- Medical calculators
- High-res pill photos
- Clinical illustrations
- Regularly updated information
- Independent clinical content
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PEPID gives healthcare professionals all the tools they need to treat patients at the scene, en route and/or by the bedside. With just a few taps, access the largest drug database on the market, medical calculators, high-res pill photos, illustrations, and much more! -- Updated regularly, so you can be sure you have the most current information available -- Independent clinical content from 12 leading healthcare associations, including the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians and the Family Physicians Inquiries Network -- Suites available for physicians, nurses, students, residents, pharmacists, EMTs and paramedics, and more Have questions, issues or feedback? Contact us at support@pepid.com.
Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork
Explore detailed, interactive maps of human dermatomes and their nerve distributions. This app includes clinical insights and a unique tuning fork tool for sensation testing along these areas. Designed for medical professionals and students, it offers a private, ad-free learning experience.
- Interactive dermatome maps
- Detailed nerve distribution visualization
- Clinical insights and landmarks
- Integrated tuning fork for sensation testing
- User-friendly interface
- Dermatome search functionality
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Unlock a deeper understanding of the human body with the Dermatome Map app, your ultimate tool for studying and referencing dermatomes. Perfect for healthcare professionals, medical students, and anatomy enthusiasts, this app provides detailed and interactive dermatome maps that help you visualize and comprehend nerve distributions and their clinical significance. • Interactive Dermatome Maps: Zoom in and out for detailed views of each dermatome, and easily navigate the map with intuitive gestures. • Comprehensive Coverage: Detailed maps for all dermatomes ensure accurate representation and understanding. • Clinical Insights: Access valuable information for each dermatome, including associated landmarks, innervated muscles, and common clinical pearls. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate the app effortlessly with an intuitive design tailored for both iPhone and iPad. • Search Dermatomes: Search conveniently through dermatome descriptions. • Includes a tuning fork tool to test sensation along dermatomes. • Use common frequencies or set your own tuning for frequency. • Tap your phone to your hand (like a regular tuning fork) to active the vibrations. • No Advertisements or Data Collection: Enjoy a seamless and private user experience with no ads, no data collection, and no registration required. Reference to Dermatome Information: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1878388-overview?form=fpf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PEPID® at Free against Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork's $1.99. PEPID® also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On 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
PEPID® is free to download; Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PEPID® has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | PEPID® | Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.9K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #169 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PEPID, LLC | My Call Bag LLC |
Customer experience
PEPID®
Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork
Bugs and requests
PEPID®
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on login or launch
- Content fails to download
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Improved search functionality
- More calculators and tools
- Automatic content updates
- Ability to use on multiple devices with single subscription
Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PEPID®
No in-app purchases
Dermatome Map and Tuning Fork
No in-app purchases
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