# Tel vs eClinicalTouch 3.9

The clearest difference is rating: Tel at 5.0 against eClinicalTouch 3.9's 1.9. eClinicalTouch 3.9's advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 17.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eClinicalTouch 3.9 has 78 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tel ships an update every 5 weeks, eClinicalTouch 3.9 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tel | eClinicalTouch 3.9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tel-ederm/id1503807211/reviews)** | [1.9 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclinicaltouch-39/id1565836268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 171 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **13.6** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [eDerm Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/603097905) | [eClinicalWorks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/542028798) |

## What reviewers say

### Tel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tel-ederm/id1503807211)

This iPad application complements a web-based EHR and practice management system for dermatology. It offers intuitive use, offline capabilities, and built-in billing expertise for dermatologists.

**Highlights:** Native iPad compliment to web application, Intuitive and easy to use, No setup required, Complete dermatology knowledge base, Smart learning and customizable, Offline work capability, Auto coder for billing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### eClinicalTouch 3.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclinicaltouch-39/id1565836268)

This app offers medical professionals a portable and convenient way to access and manage patient records, diagnostic tools, and data analytics. It allows for secure data capture, claim generation, and features like telehealth and CPOE, all from an iPad.

**Highlights:** Access patient records, Create new encounters, Conduct telehealth visits, Use CPOE functions, Review labs and imaging, Refill prescriptions, Document OB flowsheets

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient on-the-go documentation
- 👍 Can dictate notes easily
- 👍 Multiple ways to order labs/DI
- 👍 Can start/refill medications easily
- 👍 Easy to send eRX

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Slow to respond
- 🐛 Site crashing
- 🐛 Doubles/triples steps for operations
- 🐛 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- App logs out unexpectedly
- App is slow to respond
- Black screen when charting notes

**Requested features**

- Improve microphone sensitivity adjustment
- Messenger to work on iPad
- Import more documents besides photos (PDFs, etc.)
- Fix bugs related to editing merged physical exam
- Enable editing of telephone encounters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tel free?

Tel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is eClinicalTouch 3.9 free?

eClinicalTouch 3.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tel or eClinicalTouch 3.9?

Tel is rated higher. Tel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while eClinicalTouch 3.9 averages 1.9 from 78 ratings.

### Do Tel or eClinicalTouch 3.9 have ads?

Neither Tel nor eClinicalTouch 3.9 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tel or eClinicalTouch 3.9?

Tel ships an update every 5 weeks, and eClinicalTouch 3.9 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tel was updated on November 7, 2026 and eClinicalTouch 3.9 on November 7, 2026.

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