Comparison

Tempus Provider vs iKnowMed

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

Head to head
About

Tempus Provider

Access patient reports, advanced search, and real-time order tracking for oncology providers. View detailed next-generation sequencing results, genomic variants, and immunotherapy markers. Utilize clinical decision support tools, gene descriptions, and matched therapies.

Highlights
  • Patient report access
  • Advanced patient search
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Next-generation sequencing results
  • Clinical decision support tools
  • Push notifications for new reports
Features
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The Tempus mobile app gives oncology providers fast and reliable access to patient reports, advanced patient search, and real-time order tracking. View interactive and in-depth patient results with: - Next-generation sequencing results including genomic variants and immunotherapy markers - Sortable and filterable clinical decision support tools including treatment implications and clinical trial(s) matched to patient's clinical and molecular profile - Comprehensive gene descriptions paired with matched therapies - Quick access to your patient’s structured clinical timeline - PDF of your full Tempus report all within the app - Access your patient's data quickly and securely with Touch ID or Face ID - Instantly know when a new report is available via push notifications - Check the status of an order from receipt of specimens through sequencing and report delivery

About

iKnowMed

This mobile application extends a desktop electronic health record system, allowing healthcare providers to securely access patient charts, lab results, appointments, and communicate with care teams on the go. It offers seamless integration with Apple devices for convenient access to essential patient information.

Highlights
  • Access patient charts and appointments
  • Review lab results
  • Create and send messages
  • Upload attachments
  • View care team contacts
  • Apple Watch complications
  • Siri Shortcuts and Home Screen Quick Actions
Features
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The iKnowMed app from Ontada is the companion to iKnowMed Generation 2 electronic health record (EHR) and the perfect extension for providers looking to stay connected and move beyond the desktop for key care team interactions. Connecting seamlessly with iKnowMed Generation 2 to provide intuitive, secure cloud-based navigation and access to patient charts and appointments, this initial release allows users to freely and conveniently access essential patient information at exactly the point of need – even when away from the office. iKnowMed complements the full desktop EHR, allowing quick access to: - Review lab results - View the Visit List - Access the Patient Chart - Create context-enabled messages from inside the Work List - Upload new attachments - Access care team and patient contacts without leaving the app - Send and receive messages with other providers while referencing related patient information In addition to accessing iKnowMed on your iPhone or iPad, users will also enjoy the convenience of accessing the Visit List and Patient Demographics, sending and receiving messages, and viewing upcoming appointments using watch face Complications on Apple Watch. Experience close integration with your favorite features across Apple platforms, such as: - Touch ID and Face ID - Widgets display of the Visit List and Messages on your device’s Home Screen - Siri Shortcuts and Home Screen Quick Actions for easy access to workflows such as patient search and viewing your next visit - Handoff to seamlessly transition workflows across your other Apple devices - Crop and enhance documents captured with your device’s camera - and so much more! An account linked to your practice is required to continue. Please visit Ontada.com to learn more about our solutions for community oncology.

Screenshots

Tempus Provider4 screens
iKnowMed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempus Provider at 5.0 against iKnowMed's 3.3. iKnowMed's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempus Provider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 23 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempus Provider ships an update every 6 weeks, iKnowMed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tempus Provider versus iKnowMed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempus ProvideriKnowMed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better3.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB106 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTempus AI, Inc.McKesson Technology Solutions

Customer experience

Tempus Provider

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

iKnowMed

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tempus Provider

No in-app purchases

None

iKnowMed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tempus Provider free?
Tempus Provider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iKnowMed free?
iKnowMed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tempus Provider or iKnowMed?
Tempus Provider is rated higher. Tempus Provider averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while iKnowMed averages 3.3 from 23 ratings.
Do Tempus Provider or iKnowMed have ads?
Neither Tempus Provider nor iKnowMed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tempus Provider or iKnowMed?
Tempus Provider ships an update every 6 weeks, and iKnowMed every 2 months. Most recently, Tempus Provider was updated on October 24, 2026 and iKnowMed on October 29, 2026.

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