StrepApp vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StrepApp
This medical app allows authorized users to capture and upload anonymized images of throats suspected of strep throat, along with lab results. Data is stored remotely for research and reference, with strict password protection and privacy measures in place.
- Anonymized throat image capture
- Laboratory test result upload
- Remote data storage
- Password-protected access
- Age and gender data collection
- Confidentiality and data handling policies
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StrepApp is an app to collect anonymized captured images of a Study Subject’s throat with suspecting group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis. The images and the corresponding laboratory test results will be uploaded to a remote database for post-processing storage and reference. The app is password-protected, so only authorized users can use the app to capture and upload images. Only the patient’s ages and gender are stored, no other PHIs are stored in the remote database. For access to the application please contact via Email: tnnguyen@cnmc.org Link to CNMC IRB app and its process approval is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o2enu7l6qlhzb8s/Correspondence%20Letter%20for%20Pro00014100CA.pdf?dl=0 - information about confidentiality and handling of data (including any sharing with third parties) Information and Data handling is clearly defined in our Privacy policy. https://ngoctrong29.wixsite.com/home/strepapp - a point of contact for participant questions Trong Nguyen, PhD Email: tnnguyen@cnmc.org Mobile: 217-721-4677
DocUpdate
This app provides busy clinicians with mobile-first tools to streamline their workflow. It offers free e-prescribing to numerous pharmacies, patient communication features including a medical translator, and access to a concierge service for pharmaceutical company interactions.
- Free e-prescribing to 65,000+ pharmacies
- DocUpdate Concierge for sample requests
- Medical translator in 20+ languages
- Patient communication tools
- Mobile-first tools for busy clinicians
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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 StrepApp's 0%. DocUpdate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 7). StrepApp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocUpdate has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of StrepApp's written reviews are positive against 61% of DocUpdate's.
StrepApp ships an update fortnightly, DocUpdate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StrepApp | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #175 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Auscultech DX | Docupdate |
Customer experience
StrepApp
DocUpdate
Bugs and requests
StrepApp
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
StrepApp
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases









