Comparison

HCA tiMED vs Commure Ambient

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

Head to head
About

HCA tiMED

This mobile application allows affiliated physicians to electronically log and submit their work hours for services performed under a Professional Services Agreement with HCA. It streamlines the time tracking process, replacing manual paper forms and expediting approvals and payments.

Highlights
  • Electronic time logging
  • Select specific duties
  • Submit timesheets electronically
  • Streamlined approval process
  • Replaces manual paper forms
Features
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tiMED is only available for use by physicians who are affiliated with, and a party to a Professional Services Agreement (“PSA”) with, HCA. tiMED is a mobile time tracking application that allows physicians to log their time spent performing services under their PSA, replacing the current manual paper process. The app provides an easy to use interface for physicians to select specific duties from his/her professional services agreement with HCA, provide a brief description of the work that was performed and electronically submit the timesheet for proper approvals. This electronic process will reduce approval times and the time to payment under the terms of the PSA.

About

Commure Ambient

This medical note-taking application streamlines clinical documentation by integrating with EHR systems or operating independently. It prioritizes HIPAA compliance, security, and speed to enhance medical practice operations.

Highlights
  • EHR Integration via Chrome Extension
  • Standalone Medical Note-Taking
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Secure and Fast Operations
  • Streamlines Medical Practice
Features
Currently charting
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Commure Ambient integrates with your EHR via a Chrome Extension, or functions as a standalone medical note-taker. HIPAA Compliant, Safe, Secure, and Fast; Commure Ambient will help supercharge operations in your medical practice at the press of a button. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.commure.com/legal/privacy-policy/current

Screenshots

HCA tiMED4 screens
Commure Ambient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Commure Ambient at 78% against HCA tiMED's 0%. Commure Ambient also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). HCA tiMED's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Commure Ambient sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per month. HCA tiMED asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Commure Ambient holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Commure Ambient has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HCA tiMED's written reviews are positive against 78% of Commure Ambient's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HCA tiMED ships an update every 4 months, Commure Ambient weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HCA tiMED versus Commure Ambient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHCA tiMEDCommure Ambient
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.7 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings442 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#153 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHCA Healthcare, Inc.Athelas Inc.

Customer experience

HCA tiMED

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Commure Ambient

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

HCA tiMED

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Commure Ambient

Subscriptions1
  • Ambient Pro$89.991 Month

Questions

Is HCA tiMED free?
HCA tiMED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Commure Ambient free?
Commure Ambient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HCA tiMED or Commure Ambient?
Commure Ambient is rated higher. HCA tiMED averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Commure Ambient averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.
Do HCA tiMED or Commure Ambient have ads?
Neither HCA tiMED nor Commure Ambient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HCA tiMED or Commure Ambient?
HCA tiMED ships an update every 4 months, and Commure Ambient weekly. Most recently, HCA tiMED was updated on October 15, 2026 and Commure Ambient on October 3, 2026.

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