Medscape

Name: Medscape
Rating: 3.7109826 (63835 reviews)
Author: WebMD, LLC

By: WebMD, LLC App

Clinical Tools, News & CME/CE

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

9,548,347 ▲ 1.04K

Data as of 2026-07-23

Rating:

3.71 −25

(63,835)

Version:

13.0.0.14508037

Last updated: 2026-07-15

Features & Capabilities

Medscape is the essential Chrome extension for healthcare professionals seeking immediate clinical answers and up-to-date medical information. It provides free access to over 450 medical calculators organized by specialty, a Drug Interaction Checker, Pill Identifier, and procedural videos to support clinical decision-making.

Stay informed with the latest medical news, expert commentary, and FDA updates across 30+ specialties. Medscape also offers a vast drug database covering prescription, OTC drugs, herbals, and supplements. Healthcare providers can enhance their knowledge by listening to Medscape original podcasts, earning free CME/CE credits and ABIM MOC points through integrated activities, and engaging with the largest professional network via Medscape Consult and live events. Ideal for physicians, medical students, and allied health professionals, Medscape streamlines clinical resources in one powerful tool.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

13.0.0.14508037 Last updated: 2026-07-15

Version code:

239

Creation date:

2011-01-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL Moderate risk
android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE Moderate risk

Size:

202.36MB

Email:

Me*****@webmd.net

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 14,415 ▼ 24

Other rankings

#172 in Medical (Free) ▲

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Developed by:

WebMD, LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medscape.android

Email:

Me*****@webmd.net

Website:

http://www.medscape.com

User Reviews

Medscape offers strong, content-rich medical information and a convenient interface, plus helpful AI-assisted responses. However, Android users repeatedly report stability problems (crashes, not opening, search crashes) and frustration over the removal of the Pill Identifier. Updates sometimes regress familiar features. A few users note better stability on iOS. Overall, the app’s value in medical information and tools is clear, but Android reliability and feature retention are major concerns.

Pros

Comprehensive, content-rich medical information and tools that are very useful in daily clinical practice.
Very convenient and user-friendly interface with generally positive overall experience.
AI-powered features with references that provide concise, credible responses.

Cons

Persistent Android stability issues: frequent crashes, app not opening, and crashes during searches across multiple devices.
Removal of the Pill Identifier, a long-standing feature many users relied on.
Update-driven regressions: some updates remove or break commonly used features, causing frustration.
Bugs in core functionality like drug search crashing when tapping the search bar.
Cross-platform inconsistency: Android experiences stability issues not reported on iOS (e.g., iPad/iOS generally more stable).