Comparison

Webdoctor vs Nurse Console

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

Head to head
About

Webdoctor

Access medical advice, referrals, or sick notes from registered Irish doctors via live video consultations. Sign up is free, offering a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional doctor visits.

Highlights
  • Live video consultations
  • Medical advice and sick notes
  • Home tests available
  • Extended opening hours
  • Insurance receipts
  • Available throughout Ireland
Features
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See your doctor directly from your iPhone or iPad with Webdoctor. You can get medical advice, referrals or sick notes - just like a regular doctor! A new way to see your doctor, when you want, where you want and from the comfort of your own home or workplace. The service is free to sign-up and has no subscription fees. All of our Irish based doctors are registered with the Irish Medical Council and all live and work in Ireland. “The way you can tend to your ailments is about to be revolutionised forever.” - Irish Independent No need to waste hours travelling and waiting for a doctor when you can simply see a doctor online with Webdoctor. HOW IT WORKS 1. Book a consultation 2. See an Irish based doctor in minutes 3. Get medical advice, a referral or sicknote if medically appropriate “WebDoctor.ie: online only doctor service offers round the clock alternative to traditional GP.” - Irish Times HEALTH ADVICE FOR BUSY PARENTS, FROM YOUR HOME OR OUTSIDE NORMAL CLINIC HOURS If you are a busy parent or guardian Webdoctor is ideal as you can consult with a leading Irish based doctor with vast experience in Paediatric health, i.e. the health of infants, children and adolescents. It is free to sign up! “For professionals today, leisurely trips to the doctor are a time-consuming (and expensive) luxury that just can't be afforded so easily....this is where Webdoctor.ie comes in.” - Irish Independent FEATURES * Live Video Consultations – expert medical advice from top Irish based doctors using HD video and audio * Insurance receipts available - when your policy provides a refund on regular medical expenses * Extended opening hours - available when you want us * Home Tests - order our home tests for STI/STDs and more * Available everywhere in Ireland - available anytime, anywhere * A fraction of the normal price “Irish patients will be able to enjoy full video consultations with their doctors from the comfort of their own couch as part of a new service that works out considerably cheaper than an average visit to GP. Thousands have already signed up to Webdoctor.ie in a development that will bring the smartphone to the forefront of Irish medicine.” - Irish Independent WEBDOCTOR IS PERFECT FOR ISSUES LIKE * General colds and flu * Infections (Chest infections, Urinary tract / kidney infections, Fungal) * Female reproductive health * Sexual health * Erectile Dysfunction * Premature Ejacualtion * Allergies (Hay fever, Food and other intolerances) * Joints / Pain (Back, neck and joint pain) * Minor Sports Injuries * Some travel medicine and all travel advice. * Gastro / stomach disorders * General nausea and sickness * Heartburn * Dyspepsia (Indigestion) * Dermatology (Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Acne, Rosacea, Skin cancer concerns, Vitiligo, Warts (basic), Fungal infections, Herpes simplex (cold sores)) * Herpes zoster (Shingles) * Hair/Skin/Nails/Mucous membranes * Ear, Nose Throat * Eyes * Mouth and Gums, including abscesses * Mental health and Lifestyle * Stop smoking * Weight loss * Depression * Diabetes * Thyroid disorders * Referrals to consultant * Sicknotes (Including MC1/MC2 Social Welfare Certificates) "You may have heard about webdoctor.ie, the new online doctor service...for less cost and hassle than a GP visit." - Sunday Business Post Please note, as with a regular Doctor or GP, Webdoctor is not suitable for medical emergencies or acute medical episodes. If the doctor decides your medical issue is an emergency, an acute medical episode or requires a physical examination or laboratory tests, they will recommend you visit your local Doctor / GP or your local accident and emergency department as appropriate.

About

Nurse Console

Features
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App for Nurses of DoctorsNote.com. Allows for the nurse to complete the DoctorsNote in their iOS device, account sign-in, and connecting to complete a visit and issue a DoctorsNote.

Screenshots

Webdoctor4 screens
Nurse Console3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Webdoctor at monthly against Nurse Console's every 3 months. Nurse Console's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Webdoctor ships an update monthly, Nurse Console every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Webdoctor versus Nurse Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebdoctorNurse Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWebdoctor LimitedDoctorsnote LLC

In-app purchases

None

Webdoctor

No in-app purchases

None

Nurse Console

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Webdoctor free?
Webdoctor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nurse Console free?
Nurse Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Webdoctor or Nurse Console have ads?
Neither Webdoctor nor Nurse Console shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Webdoctor or Nurse Console?
Webdoctor ships an update monthly, and Nurse Console every 3 months. Most recently, Webdoctor was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nurse Console on September 27, 2026.

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