Comparison

ZoomDoc vs DoctorCall

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

Head to head
About

ZoomDoc

Access on-demand video or telephone consultations with UK-based doctors 24/7. Get diagnoses, prescriptions, referrals, and medical letters quickly and conveniently. Family members can be added to an account for easy access to care.

Highlights
  • On-demand video and telephone consultations
  • 24/7 doctor availability
  • Diagnose, treat, refer, and prescribe
  • Medical letters and certificates
  • Real-time doctor availability
  • Secure medical notes
Features
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Connect with ZoomDoc Health Doctors in seconds to arrange an on-demand video or telephone consultation. All of our Doctors are trusted, professional and caring UK based doctors. Available 24/7 - our Doctors can diagnose, treat, refer, prescribe [within the UK] and provide medical letters. Our app and Doctors are licensed to provide medical consultations wherever you live in the UK and also when you are abroad. All of our doctors are strictly vetted, insured and fully licensed with the General Medical Council (GMC). If you simply require a same day Medical Letter, Certificate or a GP referral – these can now be accessed directly from the ZoomDoc Health website – www.zoomdoc.com – without the need for a telemedicine consultation. How ZoomDoc works: Simply download the ZoomDoc app and create an account. Family members can be added once an initial account has been created. - Our app shows you which Doctors are available for telephone and video consultations in real time – giving you the choice of which Doctor you wish to request for your consultation. - Your GP will respond to your request within 3 minutes. - You will be able to review your secure medical notes on the app following your consultation and you can share these notes with your regular GP, or we can arrange this for you. At ZoomDoc, we are at the forefront of the digital healthcare revolution and our app-based technology has transformed the way you can access caring, reliable and professional doctors. We believe that your health concerns deserve a speedy response. Download our app today to meet our doctors on-call. Please contact our team for support or to provide feedback at info@zoomdoc.com ***Please note: ZoomDoc is not an emergency service, if you require emergency treatment, or your life is in danger, please call 999 or 111***

About

DoctorCall

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Put your health first with DoctorCall, the only doctor service that comes to you anywhere in London 24/7/365. Choose the membership or service that is right for you - we come to you anywhere in London or benefit from telephone/video call appointments anywhere in the world, quickly and easily. Plus many other peace of mind services. DoctorCall has cared for individuals, families and organisations since 1989.

Screenshots

ZoomDoc3 screens
DoctorCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DoctorCall at none against ZoomDoc's shown. DoctorCall also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoomDoc ships an update monthly, DoctorCall every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZoomDoc versus DoctorCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoomDocDoctorCall
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperZoomDoc Ltd.DOCTORCALL LTD

In-app purchases

None

ZoomDoc

No in-app purchases

None

DoctorCall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZoomDoc free?
ZoomDoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DoctorCall free?
DoctorCall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZoomDoc or DoctorCall have ads?
ZoomDoc shows ads; DoctorCall does not.
Which is updated more often, ZoomDoc or DoctorCall?
ZoomDoc ships an update monthly, and DoctorCall every 5 weeks. Most recently, ZoomDoc was updated on October 8, 2026 and DoctorCall on October 12, 2026.

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