# Vumedi vs C5 Scribe

The clearest difference is ads: C5 Scribe at none against Vumedi's shown. C5 Scribe also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Vumedi's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Vumedi against 5.0 for C5 Scribe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vumedi has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Vumedi ships an update weekly, C5 Scribe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vumedi | C5 Scribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vumedi/id1074275721/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c5-scribe/id6748459162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VuMedi, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074275720) | [C5 Health, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825867702) |

## What reviewers say

### Vumedi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vumedi/id1074275721)

Access a vast library of educational videos created by medical experts. Engage with a community of over a million physicians to discuss cases, share knowledge, and stay updated on the latest medical advancements. Prepare for complex scenarios and enhance patient care.

**Highlights:** Over 100,000 educational videos, Discuss cases with experts, Stay updated on medical advances, Prepare for challenging cases, Live webinars, Private messaging with faculty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Playback speed controls finally added
- 👍 High quality, brief, meaty discussions worth my time
- 👍 Excellent lectures, precise, practical and up to date
- 👍 Excellent source of education for practicing physicians
- 👍 Excellent teaching tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App has problem, doesn't work after new update
- 🔧 Lacks video playback speed control, video skipping controls, and playlist management is confusing
- 🔧 Stupid app won't allow you to watch video at 2x speed
- 🔧 Clunky, not easy to add to playlists
- 🐛 Can't even access app, can't log in

**Reported bugs**

- App has problem, doesn't work after new update
- Can't even access app, can't log in
- Videos don't load
- App not working, videos are not loading

**Requested features**

- Add 2x speed playback
- Add ability to adjust playback speed
- Add video playback speed controls
- Add ability to swipe to fast forward/rewind
- Add offline play mode


### C5 Scribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c5-scribe/id6748459162)

This medical transcription app helps healthcare providers in outpatient settings quickly and accurately document patient notes. It allows for voice dictation to streamline clinical workflows.

**Highlights:** Streamlined clinical documentation, Speed and accuracy in transcription, Voice dictation for notes, Designed for outpatient practices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vumedi free?

Vumedi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is C5 Scribe free?

C5 Scribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vumedi or C5 Scribe?

C5 Scribe is rated higher. Vumedi averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while C5 Scribe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Vumedi or C5 Scribe have ads?

Vumedi shows ads; C5 Scribe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vumedi or C5 Scribe?

Vumedi ships an update weekly, and C5 Scribe every 4 weeks. Most recently, Vumedi was updated on October 24, 2026 and C5 Scribe on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*