CME vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Store CME credits
- Retrieve CME credit history
- Generate CME reports
- Cross-platform access (app/web)
- Agnostic to credit source/type
- Transmit information to entities
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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.
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.
- E-prescribe to 65,000+ pharmacies
- Request samples and rep visits
- Medical translator in 20+ languages
- Streamlined clinical workflows
- HIPAA-compliant
- Convenient mobile access
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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 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | CME | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 61.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | #158 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Information Technology And Resource Development LLC | Docupdate |
Customer experience
CME
DocUpdate
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
CME
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases









