# KidzDocNow vs Empty Chair

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KidzDocNow | Empty Chair |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidzdocnow/id1226550609/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty-chair/id6470936785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 30 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pediatric Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226550608) | [Empty Chair LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714475074) |

## What reviewers say

### KidzDocNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidzdocnow/id1226550609)

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.

**Highlights:** Virtual pediatric consultations, 24/7 care in Florida, Extended hours care in Texas, Diagnosis and prescription services, HIPAA compliant, Spanish language support, Photo uploads

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient virtual visits
- 👍 Helpful and professional healthcare providers
- 💡 Ability to show symptoms via video
- 🚑 Saves time and avoids unnecessary ER/clinic visits
- 🌟 Excellent bedside manner and patient care

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Extremely long wait times
- 🔇 Audio issues during calls
- 🤖 Unreliable app performance and glitches
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent user experience
- 💰 Unexpected charges and billing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login and password reset problems
- Disconnections during active calls
- Incorrect patient information displayed

**Requested features**

- Appointment scheduling option
- Improved waiting room experience with notifications
- Integration with insurance providers
- Better customer support and troubleshooting


### Empty Chair

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty-chair/id6470936785)

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.

**Highlights:** Affordable healthcare solutions, Transparent pricing model, Book appointments, Track visits, Exclusive discounts, Financing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KidzDocNow free?

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

### Is Empty Chair free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KidzDocNow or Empty Chair?

Empty Chair is rated higher. KidzDocNow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Empty Chair averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do KidzDocNow or Empty Chair have ads?

Empty Chair shows ads; KidzDocNow does not.

### Which is updated more often, KidzDocNow or Empty Chair?

KidzDocNow ships an update every 2 months, and Empty Chair every 2 months. Most recently, KidzDocNow was updated on October 22, 2026 and Empty Chair on September 21, 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.*