Comparison

Pitt CMU iTM vs DocUpdate

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

Head to head
About

Pitt CMU iTM

Features
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A research App for capturing videos of tympanic membranes into an electronic case report form with the detailed description of tympanic membrane characteristics. Please describe characteristics of the tympanic membranes. Use "capture" voice commands to acquire video of the tympanic membranes which will be stored for central consultation/interpretation. Feedback on the respective video will be provided. 1. Describe characteristics of the tympanic membranes 2. Acquire video of the tympanic membranes 3. Review feedback

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Pitt CMU iTM4 screens
DocUpdate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pitt CMU iTM at none against DocUpdate's shown. DocUpdate's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Pitt CMU iTM ships an update every 2 months, DocUpdate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pitt CMU iTM versus DocUpdate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitt CMU iTMDocUpdate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB96 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperUniversity of PittsburghDocupdate

Bugs and requests

Pitt CMU iTM

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

None

Pitt CMU iTM

No in-app purchases

None

DocUpdate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pitt CMU iTM free?
Pitt CMU iTM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocUpdate free?
DocUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pitt CMU iTM or DocUpdate have ads?
DocUpdate shows ads; Pitt CMU iTM does not.
Which is updated more often, Pitt CMU iTM or DocUpdate?
Pitt CMU iTM ships an update every 2 months, and DocUpdate fortnightly. Most recently, Pitt CMU iTM was updated on September 9, 2026 and DocUpdate on September 26, 2026.

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