Comparison

TruDoc vs M42

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TruDoc

Access 24/7 medical care through a mobile app, virtual clinics, or home programs. Connect with doctors via voice, video, or chat for consultations, prescriptions, and holistic health support.

Highlights
  • 24/7 doctor access
  • Teleconsultation
  • Medication prescription & delivery
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Mental health support
  • HealthKit integration
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TruDoc offers a one-stop-care-destination for people who are healthy, acute, or chronic through different entry points including Integrated Mobile Application, Virtual Clinic, Hospital at Home Program and Hospitalist Program that are all connected to our 24x7 Doctor Call Center. TruDoc integrated mobile application allows you to speak to a TruDoc doctor via voice/video call and live chat. Services: • Teleconsultation • Medication prescription and delivery, where available • Lab tests, where available • Referrals and appointment booking, if required • Holistic care including nutrition care and mental health care Features: • 24x7 access to doctors through voice/video call and live chat • Multilingual team (English, Arabic, Hindi or Urdu) • Vital signs monitoring • Health articles and tips • Appointment tracker • Medication reminders • On-demand access to dietitians and psychologists • We integrate with the health app (HealthKit) to read and track your steps data and show them in a beautiful way. Download ‘TruDoc’ app now to access our services. Discover our other entry points: • TruDoc’s on-site and virtual clinics can be made available in different locations including corporate offices, staff accommodation, pharmacies, schools, malls, nursing homes, hotels, etc. • TruDoc’s Hospital at Home Program with 24x7 telemonitoring, provides acute and chronic care at the comfort of home. Individuals are monitored 24x7 by our Doctor Call Center through TruDoc’s integrated connected devices. Doctors and nurses are available to visits 24/7. • TruDoc’s Hospitalist/Roaming doctors Program coordinates the care in the hospital and serves as a liaison between patient, family, and the treating doctor. For more information, visit www.trudocgroup.com.

About

M42

Manage your healthcare appointments and access personalized educational materials related to your health. Receive timely reminders for appointments and medication refills. This app provides general information and should not replace professional medical advice.

Highlights
  • Schedule and track appointments
  • Access personalized educational materials
  • Receive appointment and refill reminders
  • Access omics-related services
  • View appointment history
Features
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The app streamlines the process of scheduling appointments Features: • Schedule appointments at times that suit you and keep track of your appointment history. • Browse educational materials specifically linked to your diagnoses, test results, and medications. • Receive timely notifications and reminders for upcoming appointments and when it's time to refill your medications. • Access to omics-related services The app, named "M42," offers informational content exclusively and should not be considered as medical guidance or treatment advice by its users. Consequently, "M42" should not be used for medical diagnoses or as a substitute for medical care or treatment recommendations. The information provided within "M42" does not replace the need for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All the content available on "M42," including text, visuals, images, and data, is intended solely for general informational purposes.

Screenshots

TruDoc4 screens
M424 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TruDoc at 3.2 against M42's 1.0. TruDoc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TruDoc holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TruDoc has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of TruDoc's written reviews are positive against 33% of M42's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TruDoc ships an update fortnightly, M42 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TruDoc versus M42: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruDocM42
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (26 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTRUDOC HEALTH CARE L.L.CG42 HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS L.L.C.

Customer experience

TruDoc

All ratings26 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative67.5%

M42

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

TruDoc

No in-app purchases

None

M42

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruDoc free?
TruDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M42 free?
M42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TruDoc or M42?
TruDoc is rated higher. TruDoc averages 3.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while M42 averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TruDoc or M42 have ads?
M42 shows ads; TruDoc does not.
Which is updated more often, TruDoc or M42?
TruDoc ships an update fortnightly, and M42 every 4 months. Most recently, TruDoc was updated on September 21, 2026 and M42 on June 12, 2026.

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