Best Medical Encyclopedia Apps

241+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 241+ medical encyclopedia apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Medical Encyclopedia Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Skyscape Medical LibrarySkyscape Medical LibraryFree4.8★ (3K)YesYesSep 2026
2Medical Dictionary by FarlexMedical Dictionary by FarlexFree4.8★ (6.9K)YesYesOct 2026
3WikiMedWikiMedFree4.6★ (105)NoNoSep 2026
4Merck Manual ProfessionalMerck Manual ProfessionalFree4.8★ (1K)NoNoSep 2026
5MedTerms: Medical TerminologyMedTerms: Medical TerminologyFree—NoYesSep 2026
6Medical Terminology LearningMedical Terminology LearningFree3.4★ (28)NoYesAug 2026
7DeanVaughn Medical TerminologyDeanVaughn Medical TerminologyFree2.5★ (17)NoYesSep 2026
8My Medical TermsMy Medical TermsFree3.6★ (17)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Medical Encyclopedia

Skyscape Medical Library#1

Skyscape Medical Library by Skyscape Medpresso Inc

350+ Medical Resources & Tools
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.8😊(3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 350 trusted medical resources, including drug information, clinical calculators, and disease guides. This decision-support tool helps healthcare professionals make informed decisions at the point of care with continuously updated content and powerful search capabilities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 🚀 All the books and definitions you need
  • 👍 Best med app
  • 🚀 Nice bundle
  • 👍 Very useful medical app
  • 👍 Great interactive resources
  • 👍 Excellent application and customer service
  • 👍 Great App
  • 👍 Must Have!!
  • 👍 Very helpful, convenient and accurate
  • 👍 Awesome
  • 👍 Fantastic reference
  • 👍 Excellent
  • 👍 Huge Asset in my toolbox!
  • 👍 Excellent format
  • 👍 Great resource
  • 👍 Skyscape is an invaluable tool in the field
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Great app for school and work
  • 👍 Far superior than Omnio!
  • 👍 Like this app - just like the original skyscape app
  • 👍 Great app!

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 This app is basically an app to let you know about other apps. There is no real medical information on this app.
  • 🐛 I thought I was getting an actual copy of the handbook Williams Hematology but this seems nothing like that.
  • 🐛 Error while creating account
  • 🐛 Does not update
  • 🔒 No access
  • 🐛 DO NOT PAY FOR THIS!! It is a waste of money because you cannot access everything the way it's intended to be used.
  • 🐛 Never downloaded!!!
  • 🐛 Do not buy add ons
  • 🐛 Please make it simpler
  • 🐛 Keeps crashing!
  • 🐛 Terrible!
  • 🔒 1 license
  • 🐛 wont download
  • 🐛 Needs an update!!!
  • 🐛 Please update!!
  • 🐛 Extremely annoyed
  • 🐛 My tabers
  • 🐛 Registry problems to the MAX!!
  • 🐛 All of my paid references are gone!
  • 🐛 Reduced functionality
Medical Dictionary by Farlex#2

Medical Dictionary by Farlex by Farlex, Inc.

Healthcare Terminology
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.8😊(6.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 180,000 medical terms with clear definitions, audio pronunciations, and images from authoritative sources. This free app is ideal for healthcare professionals, students, and anyone curious about medical terminology, offering offline access to a vast glossary.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick search and lookup
  • 💡 Comprehensive medical terminology coverage
  • 🔍 Detailed and informative definitions
  • 🧠 Helpful for medical students and professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔊 Lack of audio pronunciation feature
WikiMed#3

WikiMed by Wikimedia CH

The best medical encyclopedia!
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6(105 ratings)
Free
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Access a vast collection of over 51,000 medical articles covering diseases, medications, anatomy, and sanitation. This comprehensive resource is ideal for healthcare professionals and students, offering offline access to vital health information.

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FAQ about Medical Encyclopedia

What are the best medical encyclopedia apps for iPhone?
Skyscape Medical Library tops our medical encyclopedia apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top medical encyclopedia apps we rank are free to download, including Skyscape Medical Library and Medical Dictionary by Farlex.
Skyscape Medical Library shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 241+ medical encyclopedia apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.