Comparison

CME vs DocUpdate

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

Head to head
About

CME

Physicians can easily store, retrieve, and report their earned CME credits in one central location. This tool helps prevent lost credits and simplifies tracking for recertification and reporting to various entities.

Highlights
  • Store CME credits
  • Retrieve CME credit history
  • Generate CME reports
  • Cross-platform access (app/web)
  • Agnostic to credit source/type
  • Transmit information to entities
Features
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Never lose a CME credit again! 
CME points earned by physicians are fragmented, scattered, not easily accounted for, and difficult to retrieve. The ultimate consequence is that physicians are unable to properly keep track of the status of such a critical commodity. Credits earned are sometimes buried, lost or difficult to find when they are needed for recertification. The tool is designed around the physician and makes it possible for CME credits and relevant detail, to be easily stored, retrieved and reported. 

 Credits can be added using the mobile app or through the website. You can start adding a credit on the app or website and update it later on either platform. • Store – for easy retrieval - long term. • Retrieve – Return at any time to see a list of all credits earned. • Report - Produce or generate reports of earned credits with details. Download or forward to: Hospital, Organization, Job; Association/payor; License; Recertification. • Tool meets the prevailing unstated need of the physician – center of the CME ecosystem • Single CME storage and retrieval that is agnostic to the source or type (online vs in person) • Serves as single source for transmission of information to the various CME requiring entities.

About

DocUpdate

This free e-prescribing application offers mobile-first tools for busy clinicians. It streamlines workflows for physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs, enabling e-prescribing, patient communication, and connections with pharmaceutical companies.

Highlights
  • E-prescribe to 65,000+ pharmacies
  • Request samples and rep visits
  • Medical translator in 20+ languages
  • Streamlined clinical workflows
  • HIPAA-compliant
  • Convenient mobile access
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

CME4 screens
DocUpdate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocUpdate at 61% against CME's 0%. DocUpdate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). CME's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, 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

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

DocUpdate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocUpdate has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CME's written reviews are positive against 61% of DocUpdate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CME ships an update every 3 weeks, DocUpdate every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
CME versus DocUpdate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMEDocUpdate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank—#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB98 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInformation Technology And Resource Development LLCDocupdate

Customer experience

CME

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DocUpdate

All ratings2,817 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.8%
Negative33.2%

Bugs and requests

CME

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

CME

No in-app purchases

None

DocUpdate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CME free?
CME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocUpdate free?
DocUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CME or DocUpdate?
DocUpdate is rated higher. CME averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DocUpdate averages 4.8 from 2.8K ratings.
Do CME or DocUpdate have ads?
DocUpdate shows ads; CME does not.
Which is updated more often, CME or DocUpdate?
CME ships an update every 3 weeks, and DocUpdate every 8 days. Most recently, CME was updated on November 3, 2026 and DocUpdate on November 14, 2026.

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