Medscape

WebMD, LLC · Clinical Tools, News & CME/CE

Flutter Medical WebMD, LLC
Bundle ID com.medscape.android
Version analyzed 12.20.0.14091678
Build framework Flutter
SDKs detected 15
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Medscape does

The analyzed application is a professional medical reference and clinical decision-support platform designed for healthcare practitioners. It functions as a secure portal providing access to a comprehensive database of pharmaceutical information, disease monographs, and clinical tools. The application integrates a robust authentication layer to manage user access to proprietary medical news and accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) resources, ensuring that professional development and clinical data are synchronized across user profiles.

Observed on screen

  • Multi-Channel Authentication Supports secure user entry via standard email credentials or third-party OAuth 2.0 providers including Apple, Google, and Facebook.
  • Automated Credential Recovery Facilitates account restoration through email-based login links and password reset protocols to minimize access latency.
  • Clinical Reference Suite Provides technical data on essential drugs, disease states, and specialized clinical tools for point-of-care decision support.
  • Medical News Aggregator Delivers curated updates on medical advancements and expert perspectives relevant to various healthcare specialties.
  • CME/CE Integration Offers professional online education modules allowing practitioners to earn Continuing Medical Education credits directly within the interface.
  • User Onboarding and Registration Enables new users to create professional accounts to access a personalized suite of medical resources and benefits.
  • Technical Support Interface Provides direct access to support channels for troubleshooting authentication or data access issues.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

15 SDKs found across 12 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 6 sensitive

34 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

DOWNLOAD WITHOUT NOTIFICATION standard
Foreground service: phone call standard

Required for foreground services of type phoneCall.

USE FULL SCREEN INTENT standard
Read basic phone state standard

Read non-sensitive phone state such as cellular network type.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES CUSTOM AUDIENCE standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ APP INFO standard
com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET COMMON DATA standard
MANAGE OWN CALLS standard
Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

com.medscape.android.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
Reorder tasks standard

Move tasks within the back stack.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Medscape.

What does Medscape do?

The analyzed application is a professional medical reference and clinical decision-support platform designed for healthcare practitioners. It functions as a secure portal providing access to a comprehensive database of pharmaceutical information, disease monographs, and clinical tools. The application integrates a robust authentication layer to manage user access to proprietary medical news and accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) resources, ensuring that professional development and clinical data are synchronized across user profiles. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Medscape built with?

Medscape by WebMD, LLC is built with Flutter. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Medscape use?

FlyTrap detected 15 third-party SDKs inside Medscape, including Coil, Facebook SDK and Firebase Analytics. They span areas such as Imaging, Analytics, Push Notifications and Crash Reporting. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Medscape request?

Medscape requests 34 permissions. 6 of these are sensitive, such as Write storage, Read storage and Post notifications. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Medscape safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Medscape requests 34 permissions (6 sensitive) and bundles 15 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Medscape available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.