# HL7 Hero — Parsing HL7 messages & schemas

> Mobile tool for parsing and viewing HL7 messages and schemas. (iPhone/iPad app by David Crawford.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hl7-hero/id1517942015 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Crawford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517942014)
- Category: Medical, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 36 MB
- Released: 2020-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hl7-hero/id1517942015/reviews.md

## What is HL7 Hero?

Need to parse some HL7 on the go? HL7 Hero is here to take care of that! Supporting common 2.X schemas, you can quickly enter an HL7 record and view it in a friendly way.

HL7 Hero is for Integration analysts, EMR developers, medical data scientists, Health Information Exchange developers, FHIR developers, and enthusiasts who want to learn about and interact with HL7 data. The schemas are pulled from a json dictionary file that can be updated without the need to update the app. Custom loaded schemas are also in the works, but if you want the current schema library updated, you can make a Github pull request, or contact support to add what you like.

HL7 Hero supports the following schemas out of the box:

DG1
OBR
EVN
FT1
MSH
NTE
OBX
ORC
PID
GT1
IN1
PV1
TXA

If you'd like any other features to make your Integration/EMR work easier, just let me know!

## Key features

- Parse HL7 messages on the go
- Supports common 2.X schemas
- View HL7 records in a friendly format
- Updatable JSON schema dictionary
- Schema library includes DG1, OBR, EVN, MSH, OBX, PID, PV1, and more

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hl7-hero/id1517942015/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works as intended

*2024-01-16*

What you see in the screenshots is exactly what you get - a free tool to parse, view and edit HL7 files on the Mac.

## Frequently asked questions about HL7 Hero

### What HL7 schemas does HL7 Hero support?

HL7 Hero supports common 2.X schemas out of the box, including DG1, OBR, EVN, FT1, MSH, NTE, OBX, ORC, PID, GT1, IN1, PV1, and TXA. The schema library can be updated via GitHub pull requests or by contacting support.

### Is HL7 Hero free to use?

Yes, HL7 Hero is available for free. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is HL7 Hero compatible with?

HL7 Hero is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4.0 or later.

### How often is HL7 Hero updated?

HL7 Hero was last updated on June 12, 2020, with version 1.0. The developer has indicated that schema updates can be made without needing an app update.

### Can I suggest new features for HL7 Hero?

Yes, the developer encourages users to suggest new features to make integration and EMR work easier. You can contact support or contribute via a Github pull request.

### What is the age rating for HL7 Hero?

HL7 Hero has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users including younger individuals interested in learning about medical data.

### How does HL7 Hero handle custom schemas?

Custom loaded schemas are currently in development for HL7 Hero. Users can contribute to the existing schema library or request additions through support or Github.

### What is the user sentiment for HL7 Hero?

HL7 Hero has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from its single rating, indicating very positive user sentiment based on available data.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2020-06-12

No release notes.

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All apps by David Crawford: https://appshunter.io/developer/1517942014

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