VisualDx vs iatroX (2025): Visual Pattern Recognition vs Textual Guidelines
Current iatroX access
askiatroX and the PSA, PARA, MRCP Part 1, MRCEM SBA question banks are free. Other exam banks offer free samples, with full access included in all-access (£29/month or £99/year in the UK; US$29/month or US$99/year elsewhere).
Up to 10 new sample questions per day, shared across exams and subject to availability, with explanations and no account required. One complete guided Tutor session is included with a verified free account; continued Tutor use is included in all-access.
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At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:General Practice / Internal Medicine.
VisualDx:Dermatology / ED / General Practice.
Why choose iatroX?
- **Management Focused**: Tells you the stepwise treatment (creams vs tablets).
- **aligned with current national guidance**: Ensures prescribing matches UK formularies.
- **Free**.
Why choose VisualDx?
- **Image Library**: Unrivalled collection of clinical images.
- **Skin of Color**: Best-in-class representation of diverse skin tones.
- **Visual Differential**: Build a differential based on *appearance*.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | VisualDx |
|---|---|---|
| Core Mode | - | Images / Visual Search |
| Specialty | - | Dermatology |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
VisualDx is unique. It helps you diagnose what you see. If a patient has a rash, there is no better tool to identify it.
iatroX helps you manage what you know. Once you know it is Eczema, iatroX guides you through the current national guidance management pathway.
Use-Cases
Unknown Rash
When to choose iatroX
- Can suggest causes based on description, but lacks visual matching.
When to choose VisualDx
- **Essential.** Match the patient's rash to the database images.
Treating Eczema
When to choose iatroX
- **Recommended.** 'What is the ladder of steroid potency?'
When to choose VisualDx
- Good for diagnosis, less focused on the UK prescribing ladder.
FAQs
- Does iatroX have images?
- iatroX is primarily text-based, focusing on guidelines and reasoning.
- Is VisualDx free?
- No, it is a paid subscription service.