Comparison

DermEngine vs DermaCompass

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

Head to head
About

DermEngine

This platform offers intelligent and secure dermatology tools for healthcare professionals. It enables online clinic setup, tele-dermatology consultations, and high-quality patient image access. Medical professionals can also securely share cases with colleagues for second opinions.

Highlights
  • AI-based imaging
  • Tele-dermatology consultations
  • Secure image sharing
  • Full-body imaging and tracking
  • Expert network for referrals
  • HIPAA-compliant
Features
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DermEngine is an advanced, intelligent and secure dermatology platform available anytime, anywhere. Compatible with numerous devices (smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.), it allows health professionals and institutions to set up their clinics online, provide tele-dermatology consultations through a customized mobile app or simply access patients’ images with more quality and accuracy. DermEngine allows medical professionals to share images and cases with their colleagues on their Network for a second opinion. Features: • AI based solution for easy and effective imaging • Seamless communication with the DermEngine Apple TV, macOS and web apps • Simplified documentation • Customizable tele-dermatology module • Full-body imaging, matching and tracking lesions • Expert network and referral • Compatible with any dermatoscope including MoleScope™ • Secure, HIPAA-compliant DermEngine™ takes care of your practice. Patients' images are stored and organized for quick retrieval, and comparison. The user-friendly, secure system manages case records and visits, allowing you to focus on your patients, not the paperwork.*

About

DermaCompass

This medical app serves as a diagnostic tool and electronic textbook for physicians. It offers a comprehensive database of skin disease diagnoses, differential diagnoses, therapies, and high-resolution images to aid in daily clinical work. Users can access detailed information, compare images, and receive therapy guidance.

Highlights
  • Diagnostic tool
  • Electronic textbook
  • 322 diagnoses
  • 450 differential diagnoses
  • 159 therapies
  • 6,000+ images
  • Personalized notes and sharing
Features
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DermaCompass is a diagnostic tool and electronic textbook. With currently 322 diagnoses, 450 differential diagnoses, 159 therapies and over 6,000 images, the app supports physicians in their daily work. DermaCompass enables differential diagnoses, the comparison of images and provides tips for therapy. The textbook contains clinical information about skin diseases, high-resolution images, and treatment algorithms. From the main menu, the user can access the electronic textbook with up-to-date facts on numerous dermatological diseases. All information is regularly revised and extended by experienced professionals. The table of contents allows direct navigation to relevant subchapters. A search function can be used to access information on individual diseases. A list of the most important dermatological drugs including medical indications is available for quick reference (only available in Switzerland). In addition, the app can be personalized, e.g., highlighting text and adding personal notes and sharing these with colleagues. These functions are available after registration.

Screenshots

DermEngine4 screens
DermaCompass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DermaCompass at 5.0 against DermEngine's 3.8. DermaCompass also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DermEngine's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

DermaCompass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DermEngine has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DermEngine ships an update monthly, DermaCompass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DermEngine versus DermaCompass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDermEngineDermaCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB38 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMetaOptima Technology Inc.swiss4ward Europe S.L.

Customer experience

DermEngine

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.6%

DermaCompass

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DermEngine

No in-app purchases

None

DermaCompass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DermEngine free?
DermEngine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DermaCompass free?
DermaCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DermEngine or DermaCompass?
DermaCompass is rated higher. DermEngine averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while DermaCompass averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DermEngine or DermaCompass have ads?
Neither DermEngine nor DermaCompass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DermEngine or DermaCompass?
DermEngine ships an update monthly, and DermaCompass every 3 weeks. Most recently, DermEngine was updated on September 30, 2026 and DermaCompass on September 24, 2026.

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