Best Medical Articles Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best medical articles apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 0+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Compare top Medical Articles Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Read by QxMDRead by QxMDFree4.8★ (6K)YesNoOct 2026
2MedscapeMedscapeFree3.6★ (1.4K)YesNoOct 2026
3Health & Medical News and TipsHealth & Medical News and TipsFree4.4★ (18)YesYesAug 2026
4PubMed PMC Bookshelf SearchPubMed PMC Bookshelf SearchFree4.2★ (182)YesNoOct 2026
5MediSearch AIMediSearch AIFree4.7★ (214)YesYesOct 2026
6Figure 1 - Medical CasesFigure 1 - Medical CasesFree4.7★ (1.4K)YesNoOct 2026
7Davis's Drug Guide - NursesDavis's Drug Guide - NursesFree4.9★ (9.2K)NoYesOct 2026
8UpToDateUpToDateFree3.6★ (579)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Medical Articles

Read by QxMD#1

Read by QxMD by WebMD

Personalized Medical Journal
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.8😐(6K ratings)
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Access and organize the latest medical research and topic reviews in a personalized digital journal. Stay updated with new scientific findings and easily retrieve full-text PDFs from PubMed and other sources.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient access to latest research
  • 👍 Customizable journal and keyword tracking
  • 🔒 Institutional access integration
  • 💡 Convenient PDF downloads
  • 👍 Helpful for staying up-to-date
  • 👍 Easy to use interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Institutional access issues
  • 💻 Lack of desktop/web version
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
  • 📤 Difficulty sharing articles
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
Medscape#2

Medscape by WebMD

Clinical Tools, News & CME/CE
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
3.6😐(1.4K ratings)
FreeAds
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This app provides healthcare professionals with immediate clinical answers, medical news, and CME/CE activities. It features AI-driven tools for patient visit transcription and summarization, patient calling, and instant expert answers to medical questions. Access a comprehensive drug database, calculators, and procedural videos to enhance clinical practice.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 📚 Comprehensive medical information
  • 💻 Offline access to content
  • 🆓 Free app with no ads
  • 🏥 Useful for healthcare professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 📱 Not optimized for iPad/larger screens
  • 🛒 Issues with Amazon gift card rewards
  • ⏱️ Slow response speed and lagging
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information

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FAQ about Medical Articles

What are the best medical articles apps for iPhone?
Read by QxMD tops our medical articles apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top medical articles apps we rank are free to download, including Read by QxMD and Medscape.
Read by QxMD shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.