eClinicalTouch 4 vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Access patient records
- Enter new patient records
- Create new encounters
- Conduct Televisits
- View and enter Progress Notes
- Refill prescriptions
- Use CPOE functions
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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
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 eClinicalTouch 4's 14%. DocUpdate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). eClinicalTouch 4's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of eClinicalTouch 4's written reviews are positive against 61% of DocUpdate's.
eClinicalTouch 4 ships an update every 3 weeks, DocUpdate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eClinicalTouch 4 | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.1K ratings) | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | 60.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 459 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | eClinicalWorks LLC | Docupdate |
Customer experience
eClinicalTouch 4
DocUpdate
Bugs and requests
eClinicalTouch 4
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
eClinicalTouch 4
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
