Best apps like DS smart

Whether you want more options like DS smart or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to DS smart

PointClickCare CRM by PointClickCare

Editor's Choice

2.9(7 ratings)

Free

This application offers a unified view of potential residents, streamlining the pre-admission and move-in process. It helps manage referral pipelines, reduce manual efforts, and improve decision-making for marketing and resident placement.

PointClickCare Companion by PointClickCare

Strong Contender

2.3(7 ratings)

Free

This app streamlines caregiving workflows by unifying service and medication documentation. It provides instant access to resident information and allows for efficient task completion and recording at the point of care.

Secure Conversations by PointClickCare

Worth Considering

4.7😞(364 ratings)

Free

This HIPAA-compliant app enables secure messaging between healthcare providers within senior living environments. It facilitates enhanced communication and collaboration for faster response times and improved decision-making related to patient care.

What We Love

🚀 Fast and secure
👍 Great way to communicate needs
👍 Seamless and smooth
👍 Handy and quick communication
👍 Works good
👍 Liked the new SBAR
👍 Keyboard suggestions on mobile
👍 Read receipts
👍 Voice record button works

Room to Improve

👎 Poor accessibility
👎 Byzantine login process
👎 Antiquated program
👎 Cumbersome to use
👎 Not user friendly
👎 Frequent logins required
👎 Inconsistent notifications
👎 Difficult to find messages
👎 No unread message indicator
👎 Audio notifications are slipshod
👎 Dangerous for patient care
👎 Messages open and another resident's chart
👎 Unable to see clearly what messages are resolved/read
👎 Cannot copy and paste
👎 Adds liability when ending conversations
👎 Unable to create rounding lists
👎 Constantly crashes
👎 Cannot log in or access
👎 Constantly having to reinstall
👎 Redundant and annoying notifications for group chat member departures
👎 No way to search
👎 See messages from other facilities
👎 No way to see conversations for specific facility/patients
👎 Does not work with work iPad
👎 Providers unable to receive conversations
👎 Next screen is blank after receiving notification
👎 Glitching when opening the program
👎 Interrupted workflow
👎 Have to open another app
👎 Overbearing login process
👎 No stored password ability
👎 No 'return' button on text pad
👎 Cannot send emojis
👎 Unbelievably bad
👎 Terrible replacement for Tiger Text
👎 Intuitive, difficult to message with

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This mobile application streamlines emergency response for senior living communities. It enables faster alert notifications and management, improving caregiver efficiency and resident care.

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Bedside documentationEHR integrationTask lists and schedules

This application allows clinical staff to document resident care directly at the bedside, integrating with an existing EHR system. It provides access to task lists, schedules, alerts, and messaging for efficient and accurate record-keeping.

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Simple clock-in and outIntuitive interfaceInstant payment processing

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