MD Capture vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MD Capture
This app transforms authorized clinical users' iOS devices into secure scanners for electronic medical records. It automatically uploads scans to a HIPAA-compliant cloud for safe storage, reducing liability and scanning time for medical practices.
- Secure EMR scanning
- Automatic cloud upload
- HIPAA and HITECH compliant
- Reduced scanning time
- Audit trail and timestamp
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MDCapture turns your authorized clinical users of the MDCloud ecosystem iOS Device into a Secure Electronic Medical Record Scanner. Your medical practice needs to license MDCapture and be on the “Full” Version of the MDCloud ecosystem. If your medical practice is on the “Lite” and/or “Lite++” Version please contact your system administrator. MD Capture does not work with your Camera Roll, every scan is Automatically uploaded to the MDCloud where will remain safely stored. HIPAA and HITECH compliant. Secure and reliable scanning process. Secure storage of Medical Records for quality reporting. BENEFITS: Reduce HIPAA liability MD Capture reduces the time that is spent Scanning Documents. Audit trail and time stamp for supervisors.
DocUpdate
This app provides busy clinicians with mobile-first tools to streamline their workflow. It offers free e-prescribing to numerous pharmacies, patient communication features including a medical translator, and access to a concierge service for pharmaceutical company interactions.
- Free e-prescribing to 65,000+ pharmacies
- DocUpdate Concierge for sample requests
- Medical translator in 20+ languages
- Patient communication tools
- Mobile-first tools for busy clinicians
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DocUpdate is a free e-prescribing app building mobile-first tools for today's busy clinicians. We help physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs get more done in less time. From e-prescribing and patient communication, to connecting with reps and manufacturers, our tools are designed for real-world workflows, whether you're in the clinic, rounding, or on the go. What you can do with DocUpdate: • E-prescribe to 65,000+ pharmacies nationwide. 100% free. • Access DocUpdate Concierge, your assistant for requesting samples, rep visits, and other support directly from pharmaceutical companies. • Communicate clearly with patients using our medical translator in 20+ languages Download DocUpdate now to access all these features and more right from your phone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MD Capture at none against DocUpdate's shown. MD Capture also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). DocUpdate's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MD Capture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocUpdate has 2.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MD Capture ships an update every 2 months, DocUpdate every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | MD Capture | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #161 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MD Cloud Practice Solutions | Docupdate |
Customer experience
MD Capture
DocUpdate
Bugs and requests
MD Capture
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
DocUpdate
Reported bugs
4 issues- Registration process fails for some users
- Prescriptions not reaching pharmacies as expected
- Inability to prescribe to certain pharmacies or areas
- App crashes or freezes during use
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize prescription quantities
- Support for veterinarians and other non-physician prescribers
- Improved pharmacy search functionality
- Prescription database/formulary integration
- Ability to document prescription notes
In-app purchases
MD Capture
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
