Comparison

eClipboard 24 vs Flex Mobile App

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

Head to head
About

eClipboard 24

Streamline patient check-in and form completion with a digital solution. Patients can confirm their identity, fill out necessary documents, and even take a photo for their record. It integrates seamlessly with practice management software for an efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Patient self-check-in
  • Digital patient forms
  • Automated form generation
  • Patient photo capture
  • Treatment plan presentation and signing
  • Virtual waiting room integration
Features
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Improve practice flow and patient experience using the eClipboard app from Open Dental Software. The app provides a self-service option for patients to check-in and complete patient forms on a device provided by your practice. Patient self-check-in + Patients identify themselves by name, birth date, and appointment time + Patient appointment status is updated to "Arrived" and patients are moved into the virtual waiting room within Open Dental Patient forms + Patient forms are generated and sent to the device once a patient has confirmed their identity and appointment time + Specific forms are generated for the patient based on rules set by the office, automating the process and ensuring necessary forms are completed + Form data is imported into the software and becomes part of the patient record + Easy, simple interface ensures patients can fill out the necessary information quickly and easily Patient picture + If enabled by the office, the patient can take their own photo through the app, which will be used as their patient photo in the software Treatment Plan Presentation + Use QR code scan feature to present Treatment Plans out of the software and have the patient sign their acceptance on-screen

About

Flex Mobile App

Manage your dental practice on the go with this app. It provides secure, HIPAA-compliant access to patient text messages and your full schedule, allowing for easy appointment management and patient communication.

Highlights
  • Two-way patient text messaging
  • Full Open Dental schedule view
  • Add and edit appointments
  • HIPAA-compliant security
  • Multi-location practice support
  • Staff access management
Features
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Flex's mobile app helps you manage your practice from wherever you are — all your patient text messages and full Open Dental schedule are just a tap away. Key features include:  Patient Communication >> Two-way text messaging fully synced with Flex in your office & Open Dental comms log >> Fast patient search with quick-access info like date of birth, family members, balance due and next appointment time Mobile Appointment Book >> View your always up-to-date schedule across in any operatory >> Add new patients to Open Dental  >> Manage your schedule: View key details and create & edit appointments Flexible & Secure >> Support for multi-location practices built right in >> Fully HIPAA-compliant >> Administrators can add, limit or remove staff access instantly from inside Flex >> Two-factor verification required

Screenshots

eClipboard 244 screens
Flex Mobile App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eClipboard 24 at 4.3 against Flex Mobile App's 4.0. eClipboard 24 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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

eClipboard 24 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
eClipboard 24 versus Flex Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereClipboard 24Flex Mobile App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better4.0 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size421 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOpen Dental Software IncFlex Dental Solutions, LLC.

Customer experience

eClipboard 24

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Flex Mobile App

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

eClipboard 24

No in-app purchases

None

Flex Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eClipboard 24 free?
eClipboard 24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flex Mobile App free?
Flex Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eClipboard 24 or Flex Mobile App?
eClipboard 24 is rated higher. eClipboard 24 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Flex Mobile App averages 4.0 from 13 ratings.
Do eClipboard 24 or Flex Mobile App have ads?
Neither eClipboard 24 nor Flex Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eClipboard 24 or Flex Mobile App?
eClipboard 24 ships an update monthly, and Flex Mobile App monthly. Most recently, eClipboard 24 was updated on September 9, 2026 and Flex Mobile App on September 6, 2026.

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