Comparison

vScribe vs eClinicalTouch 4

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

Head to head
About

vScribe

This medical app assists healthcare professionals by transcribing spoken notes into text. It offers a convenient way to document patient encounters and streamline administrative tasks within a clinical setting.

Highlights
  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Medical note documentation
  • Streamlined clinical workflow
  • Secure data handling
Features
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Virtual Scribe by TransDyne

About

eClinicalTouch 4

This app provides medical professionals with portable access to patient records, diagnostic tools, and data analytics. It allows for secure data capture and documentation, streamlining workflows for providers and nurses. The app integrates seamlessly with a comprehensive practice management system.

Highlights
  • Access patient records
  • Enter new patient records
  • Create new encounters
  • Conduct Televisits
  • View and enter Progress Notes
  • Refill prescriptions
  • Use CPOE functions
Features
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eClinicalTouch 4.0 requires EMR upgrade to V12.0.2 or above. eClinicalTouch 4.0 puts eClinicalWorks users on the leading edge of healthcare innovation, combining the convenience, functionality, and portability of an iPad and iPhone with the industry-leading functionality of eClinicalWorks. Medical professionals enjoy intuitive, cloud-based navigation and complete access to patient records, diagnostic tools, and data analytics. With secure data capture and unparalleled functionality, eClinicalTouch is your best choice for portable Electronic Health Records solutions, designed specifically with provider and nurse documentation in mind. And the information you capture automatically generates a claim on the practice management side of the comprehensive eClinicalWorks system. Experience the power, innovation, and convenience of eClinicalWorks – anytime you need it, wherever your busy schedule takes it. eClinicalTouch contains the most-used features of the eClinicalWorks EMR, allowing you to: * Enter new patient records 
 * Create new encounters 
 * Conduct telephone encounters 
 * Conduct a Televisit from your iPad/iPhone * Work the office visit screen 
 * View and enter Progress Notes 
 * Record vital signs 
 * Use the full functions of CPOE 
 * Access the ICW panel throughout the app 
 * Review labs, imaging, and procedure results 
 * Refill prescriptions 
 * Document OB flowsheets 
 * Enable for voice and eClinicalWorks Scribe 
 * Use the built-in camera to assist in documenting Progress Notes

Screenshots

vScribe4 screens
eClinicalTouch 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: vScribe at 5.0 against eClinicalTouch 4's 4.2. vScribe also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). eClinicalTouch 4's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

vScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eClinicalTouch 4 has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vScribe ships an update every 2 months, eClinicalTouch 4 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
vScribe versus eClinicalTouch 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervScribeeClinicalTouch 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews—13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings11.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB459 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThinksmart, InceClinicalWorks LLC

Customer experience

vScribe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

eClinicalTouch 4

All ratings1,113 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

vScribe

No in-app purchases

None

eClinicalTouch 4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is vScribe free?
vScribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eClinicalTouch 4 free?
eClinicalTouch 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, vScribe or eClinicalTouch 4?
vScribe is rated higher. vScribe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while eClinicalTouch 4 averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.
Do vScribe or eClinicalTouch 4 have ads?
Neither vScribe nor eClinicalTouch 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, vScribe or eClinicalTouch 4?
vScribe ships an update every 2 months, and eClinicalTouch 4 every 3 weeks. Most recently, vScribe was updated on June 24, 2026 and eClinicalTouch 4 on September 25, 2026.

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