# DSM-5-TR® Diagnosis Handbook

> Differential DDx Text Revision

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1008319988](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1008319988)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1008319988`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unbound Medicine, Inc.
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,549 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.20
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2015-08-18
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dsm-5-tr-diagnosis-handbook/id1008319988)
- **Website:** [https://www.unboundmedicine.com/products/iphone](https://www.unboundmedicine.com/products/iphone)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy](http://www.unboundmedicine.com/privacy)

## Description

The DSM-5-TR Differential Diagnosis Handbook app provides up-to-date DSM-5-TR content, a clear 6-step diagnostic framework, and exclusive interactive decision trees to help clinicians navigate complex psychiatric presentations. Drawing on the American Psychiatric Association’s classifications, it guides users from presenting symptoms to a tentative diagnosis, with step-by-step yes/no questions and instant access to differential diagnosis tables.

Features include interactive decision trees, review of selected paths, advanced search, bookmarking with Favorites, ICD-10 codes, and comprehensive entries for each condition. Fully optimized for all devices, including Apple Watch, it supports confident, evidence-based assessment across all six steps. Author: Michael B. First, MD; Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing; Powered by Unbound Medicine.

## Rankings

- #45,453 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users value the decision tree and quick, portable reference for differential diagnosis, study use, and sessions. Yet repeated issues dampen the view: it does not provide full DSM-5 diagnostic criteria or comprehensive coverage, content may be limited or outdated, pricing and billing concerns are common, the UI/navigation can be awkward, and DSM-5 codes are missing. These factors divide opinion, making it helpful for some as a quick reference but not a complete or reliable diagnostic resource for professionals.

### Pros

- Decision tree is a standout feature that many reviewers praise.
- The app is convenient and portable, reducing the need to carry the DSM-5 book and supports quick references during sessions.
- Easy to use and helpful for students/new clinicians, saving time on studying and differential diagnoses.
- Often viewed as more practical than some competing apps and a useful quick reference in practice.
- Provides quick access to DSM-5 criteria and billing codes during client encounters (quick reference).

### Cons

- Does not include full DSM-5 diagnostic criteria; focuses on differential diagnoses only.
- Content is not comprehensive and may be outdated; limited decision trees and disorders.
- High price and perceived low value; some reviews describe it as scam or want refunds; subscription/billing confusion.
- UI/UX/navigation issues; outdated interface, difficult to navigate to the decision tree, requests for dark mode, login/setup friction.
- No DSM-5 codes included; only ICD-10 codes present, requiring extra steps to obtain DSM-5 codes.

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