Halodoc for Doctors vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Halodoc for Doctors
This application connects Indonesian doctors with patients, enabling consultations via chat, voice, and video calls. It offers flexibility in setting work hours and earning potential by practicing remotely.
- Patient consultations via chat
- Voice and video call consultations
- Flexible work hours
- Remote practice
- Increased income opportunities
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Halodoc for Doctors is a FREE application designed for Indonesian doctors to improve healthcare access and gain more patients. Break barriers and connect with your patients through chat, voice and video call wherever you are. Have the ability and freedom to set your own working hours and get more income by practicing from anywhere and at anytime. Download and register with Halodoc for Doctors now and join us for a healthier Indonesia!
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 review sentiment: DocUpdate at 61% against Halodoc for Doctors's 8%. DocUpdate also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked). Halodoc for Doctors's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, 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.
Halodoc for Doctors ships an update every 3 days, DocUpdate every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Halodoc for Doctors | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | 61.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #185 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Media Dokter Investama, PT | Docupdate |
Customer experience
Halodoc for Doctors
DocUpdate
Bugs and requests
Halodoc for Doctors
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
Halodoc for Doctors
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Halodoc for Doctors free?
Is DocUpdate free?
Do Halodoc for Doctors or DocUpdate have ads?
Which is updated more often, Halodoc for Doctors or DocUpdate?
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