KidzDocNow vs Empty Chair
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KidzDocNow
Connect your child with board-certified pediatricians and advanced practice providers for virtual care. Access diagnoses, prescriptions, and support for common childhood illnesses 24/7 in Florida and extended hours in Texas. Features include easier navigation, Spanish language support, and secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual visits.
- Virtual pediatric consultations
- 24/7 care in Florida
- Extended hours care in Texas
- Diagnosis and prescription services
- HIPAA compliant
- Spanish language support
- Photo uploads
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Introducing KidzDocNow - the convenient telemedicine app that connects your child with expert pediatric care anytime, anywhere. Our board-certified pediatricians and pediatric-trained advanced practice providers are available 24/7 in Florida and 7 days a week, 7 a.m – 11p.m. (CST) in Texas, so you can access care for your child when you need it most, whether you're on the go or at home. Why Choose KidzDocNow? Pediatric Expertise: Your child will always be seen by a qualified pediatrician or pediatric-trained advanced practice provider, ensuring specialized care tailored to their needs. Comprehensive Care: Our clinicians can diagnose, suggest follow-up care, and prescribe medication, when appropriate, for common issues like: • Coughs • Colds • Flu • Pink eye • Diaper rash • Constipation • Diarrhea • Thrush • Head lice • Newborn concerns • Lactation/feeding issues • and so much more. Our new version includes a range of enhancements including: • Easier navigation. • Now available in Spanish! • A more user-friendly intake and waiting room experience. • Better patient experience. • Chat with a team member before, during and after your visit. • Chat history stays for 24 hours. • Photo uploads • And more Privacy and Security: KidzDocNow takes your privacy seriously and is HIPAA compliant, ensuring that your child's health information is secure during every virtual visit. With KidzDocNow, you can have peace of mind knowing that your child's health is in expert hands, right from the comfort of your own home or while on the go. Download the app now and experience the convenience and quality care of KidzDocNow for your child's pediatric needs.
Empty Chair
This app offers an affordable and convenient way to manage healthcare needs. Book appointments, track visits, and access exclusive discounts with transparent pricing. Explore financing options for a hassle-free experience.
- Affordable healthcare solutions
- Transparent pricing model
- Book appointments
- Track visits
- Exclusive discounts
- Financing options
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Introducing Empty Chair: The ultimate solution for affordable and hassle-free health care. Say goodbye to long wait times and hidden fees with our transparent pricing model. Book appointments, track visits, access exclusive discounts, and even explore financing options—all from the palm of your hand. Download now and experience the future of healthcare.
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Verdict
KidzDocNow and Empty Chair both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Empty Chair's written reviews are positive against 56% of KidzDocNow's. KidzDocNow's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence 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
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 KidzDocNow against 5.0 for Empty Chair. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KidzDocNow has 31K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of KidzDocNow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Empty Chair's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KidzDocNow | Empty Chair |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (31K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pediatric Associates | Empty Chair LLC |
Customer experience
KidzDocNow
Empty Chair
Bugs and requests
KidzDocNow
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and password reset problems
- Disconnections during active calls
- Incorrect patient information displayed
Requested features
4 requests- Appointment scheduling option
- Improved waiting room experience with notifications
- Integration with insurance providers
- Better customer support and troubleshooting
Empty Chair
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KidzDocNow
No in-app purchases
Empty Chair
No in-app purchases
