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Head-to-head

2nd.MD vs ApoThera

2nd.MD 4.9★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 85
Winner 2nd.MD
ApoThera 4.1★ · Free + IAP 70

2nd.MD is the clear choice for individuals seeking second medical opinions and consultations, while ApoThera is a specialized tool for medical professionals needing clinical calculators and drug information.

Full reviews: 2nd.MD · ApoThera

2nd.MD excels as a service for obtaining second medical opinions, praised for its professional staff and ease of use, despite some app functionality issues R2R5. ApoThera, on the other hand, is a highly valued medical calculator and drug guide for healthcare professionals, noted for its comprehensive content and lack of ads, though it has reported compatibility issues on some devices R64R61.

Head to head

Features tieR2R8R10R24
2nd.MD 2nd.MD provides a service for obtaining second medical opinions, connecting users with specialists for consultations, and helping with paperwork R2R8R10. Users appreciate the ability to get clarity on their medical care, understand diagnoses, and explore treatment alternatives R24.
ApoThera ApoThera offers an extensive collection of clinical calculators, drug look-up, dose equivalency data, and IV/TPN data, making it a comprehensive resource for medical professionals R64R79. It also includes clinical guidelines and antibiotic information R66.
Ease of Use edge: ApoTheraR1R3R4R5
2nd.MD Many 2nd.MD users find the service and app easy to use for communication, scheduling, and uploading records R5R8. However, a significant number of reviews highlight issues with the app's functionality, including problems with activation, verification codes, crashing, and inability to open messages or use the keyboard R1R3R4R9.
ApoThera ApoThera is consistently praised for its user-friendly interface and ease of use on both iPhone and iPad R64R66. Users appreciate that it requires no registration or login R64.
Reliability tieR1R2R3R4
2nd.MD While the 2nd.MD service is highly reliable and effective, with users praising the quality of consultations and staff R2R31, the app itself is frequently reported to be unreliable, with issues like not working, crashing, or failing to send/receive verification codes R1R3R4.
ApoThera ApoThera is generally considered reliable by its users, with many integrating it into their daily practice . However, some users have reported issues with the app not working on specific devices or iOS versions, or failing to load data R61R63R72.
Price/Value edge: 2nd.MDR1R7R10R32
2nd.MD 2nd.MD is often provided as a corporate benefit, making the service free for many users R1R7R10R40. Users highly value this benefit, considering it invaluable and a great resource R10R32R40.
ApoThera ApoThera is described as inexpensive and offers significant value for medical professionals, especially given its comprehensive content and lack of ads or registration requirements .
Support edge: 2nd.MDR2R5R22R31
2nd.MD 2nd.MD is highly praised for its excellent customer service and supportive staff, including care teams, nurses, and coordinators, who are described as professional, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive R2R5R22R31.
ApoThera ApoThera users have reported positive experiences with customer service, noting that the support team is helpful and quick to respond .
Pick 2nd.MD if

you are an individual seeking a second medical opinion or consultation and your employer provides 2nd.MD as a benefit, as the service itself is highly valued despite occasional app issues R1R10R40.

Pick ApoThera if

you are a medical student, resident, or practicing physician in need of a comprehensive, reliable, and inexpensive medical calculator and drug guide without ads or registration R64.

Evidence note: ApoThera has a very small number of reviews (15) compared to 2nd.MD (4038), which means the evidence for ApoThera is less comprehensive and potentially less representative of a broader user base. Many of 2nd.MD's negative reviews focus on app functionality, while the service itself is consistently highly rated.

Frequently asked

Is 2nd.MD free to use?
Yes, 2nd.MD is free to download and is often provided as a corporate benefit, making the service free for employees whose companies offer it R1R7R10R40.
What kind of information does ApoThera provide?
ApoThera provides a wealth of clinical information, including an extensive number of clinical calculators, drug look-up, dose equivalency data, IV/TPN data, and clinical guidelines, making it a comprehensive resource for medical professionals R64R66R79.
Are there any known issues with the 2nd.MD app?
Yes, some users have reported issues with the 2nd.MD app, including problems with activation, not receiving verification codes, crashing during doctor searches, inability to open messages, and keyboard input issues R1R3R4R9.
Does ApoThera work on all iOS devices?
ApoThera is reported to work well on iPhone and iPad, but some users have experienced issues with it not working on specific devices like the iPhone 6 with iOS 12.1.4 or iPad Pro R61R63R72.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US I’m so grateful: My care team was amazing. Caring, knowledgeable in delving into my cases. Thank you so much
  2. [R8] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US Best option to connect with doctor: Process is so simple, i love the way 2nd MD handled all the paperwork and help me to connect with doctor
  3. [R10] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US 2nd MD is Excellent: Great Benefit, free second opinion regarding diagnosis, surgery, treatment and ongoing prognosis.
  4. [R24] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US Easy answers to your illness: Better understand your illness and find alternatives to getting relief.
  5. [R1] 2nd.MD 1/5 · US Couldn’t activate on app nor web: Got a card in the mail that my company provides this as a benefit. Wasted an hour trying to register on web and through app. If you can’t have a registration process that works, how is your service going to be. Gave up. Not worth the hassle.
  6. [R3] 2nd.MD 3/5 · US Crashes on search for Doctor: Title says it all app support fix it please.
  7. [R4] 2nd.MD 1/5 · US Verification code: I’ve tried to get a verification code several times but nothing has been sent. Deleting the app on my phone.
  8. [R5] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US Exceptional App!: This app is so easy to use. All those involved in it are very professional, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend it to get your second opinions on any medical issues!
  9. [R7] 2nd.MD 1/5 · US So glad it’s a corporate benefit!: I’m really happy with everything 2nd.MD has done for me. Highly recommended!
  10. [R32] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US Excellent ressource: Being able to relatively quickly get a second informed and independent outlook on a medical condition is invaluable.
  11. [R22] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US Good Job!: They are very helpful! They get everything they need and actually respond to you in a timely manner!!!!
  12. [R31] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US Top Notch: Excellent service provided; the Nurses and support staff did a very thorough job of collecting my past medical information, gave it to the Doctor, who read through it before my appointment, and was ready to give me a complete explanation, 2nd opinion and next steps. I am very satisfied with this service. Will definitely use it again and highly recommend!
  13. [R40] 2nd.MD 5/5 · US Fantastic Resource: I have found 2ndMD absolutely invaluable in navigating the complex world of medicine. Wasn't a fantastic resource. I'm so grateful that my company provides this resource to us.
  14. [R64] ApoThera 5/5 · US Best resource for residents for all relevant clinical information: Excellent tool and easy to use with great user interface on both iPhone and iPad. The breadth of content is impressive- not internal med focused. Drug look up is excellent and it is very well organized It also has a feature to give the option to upload the file as PDF. There is no advertisement and no login required. It is a handy
  15. [R66] ApoThera 5/5 · US Great App for Hospitalists: Great app, very well designed and easy to use. I use this daily for quick answers on antibiotics and ‘clinical guidelines’.
  16. [R79] ApoThera 5/5 · US Unique Medical App: What makes this app unique is the extensive number of clinical calculators, dose equivalency data, and IV / TPN data. Much more than I've seen in other apps.
  17. [R9] 2nd.MD 2/5 · US Cannot open your messages: Sorry! You keep sending me messages to my phone or computer and I cannot open them. Kinda useless!
  18. [R61] ApoThera 2/5 · US Not work on my iPhone: I donlowad the app but it is not work it load drug and disease and not complete
  19. [R63] ApoThera 1/5 · US Warning: Licensed version 8.6.3 not working on iOS 12.1.4 on iPhone 6. Downloaded twice and contacted support. Buyer beware.
  20. [R72] ApoThera 5/5 · US Doesn't work with iPad Pro?: Great app on iPhone but doesn't seem to work with iPad Pro

Synthesized from 82 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store