ReachRx vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReachRx
Access a vast repository of medical knowledge for healthcare professionals. Quickly find answers to complex clinical questions, stay updated on treatments, and retrieve critical drug information. Connect with pharmaceutical representatives for samples and access support.
- Clinical Search for instant answers
- Access top-rated medical sources
- Stay updated on latest treatments
- Retrieve drug dosing and interactions
- Request pharma sales rep meetings
- Secure communication with reps
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ReachRx - we provide the world's medical knowledge at your fingertips. Our clinical search is where the country's top healthcare providers get instant answers to their most challenging questions. Access information from top-rated sources to: - Answer patient questions - Stay up to date on the latest treatments - Retrieve dosing, side effects, and interactions - and so much more Features: - Clinical Search: Instant answers to complex clinical questions from high-quality medical sources - Pharma Request: Request a sales rep meeting, product samples, or patient access information - Rep Message: Securely communicate with sales reps, FRMs, and MSLs
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 rating: DocUpdate at 4.8 against ReachRx's 4.1. DocUpdate also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 8) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). ReachRx's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocUpdate has 2.7K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of ReachRx's written reviews are positive against 61% of DocUpdate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ReachRx ships an update monthly, DocUpdate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReachRx | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 60.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | 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 | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Patrick DePippo | Docupdate |
Customer experience
ReachRx
DocUpdate
Bugs and requests
ReachRx
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
ReachRx
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
