Comparison

E/M Coder vs Companion Plus

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

Head to head
About

E/M Coder

This tool helps outpatient healthcare professionals determine the appropriate E/M code for patient visits. It guides users through medical decision-making or time spent to suggest visit levels. The app is based on AMA CPT® guidelines and CMS 2021 PFS Final Rule updates.

Highlights
  • Determine E/M code for outpatient visits
  • Based on medical decision-making
  • Based on time spent
  • Uses AMA CPT® guidelines
  • Updated with CMS 2021 PFS Final Rule
Features
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Find the right E/M code for your outpatient visit. A straightforward tool to determine your visit level based on your medical decision-making or time.  Based on the AMA CPT® Evaluation and Management Office or Other Outpatient and Prolonged Services Code and Guideline Changes and updated with CMS 2021 PFS Final Rule.  (This app provides suggested codes. Final code selection remains the responsibility of the individual physician or other qualified health care professional.)

About

Companion Plus

This application allows healthcare providers to manage patient schedules, access patient data, and perform administrative tasks on the go. It extends the functionality of CareCloud's practice management and EHR solutions to mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Manage patient schedules
  • Access patient demographics
  • Create/edit appointments
  • Send ePrescriptions
  • Review lab results
  • Approve medication refills
  • View clinical summaries
Features
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CareCloud Lite is an app that helps providers manage their busy schedules and quickly access patient data from CareCloud, even while they’re on the go. Companion is an ideal solution for providers who want the flexibility of a mobile offering that extends the power and award-winning user experience of CareCloud’s practice management and electronic health record (EHR) solutions. With Companion, providers get a personalized view of their CareCloud experience optimized for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. To use Companion, you must currently be using CareCloud Central, our practice management solution, or CareCloud Charts, our EHR solution. Key features ------------------------------------------- With Companion, CareCloud Central users can: - Create, edit, and cancel appointments - Check in and check out patients - View their personal schedules, along with multiple resources simultaneously - View appointment summaries, including visit details and patient balances - View patient demographic information - View patient documents uploaded into the CareCloud system (e.g., insurance cards, statements) - Add or update a patient’s avatar photo using the camera - Contact a patient by phone, SMS, or email directly from their mobile device With Companion, CareCloud Charts users can also: - Create and send ePrescriptions or print prescriptions directly from the mobile device - Review & sign incoming electronic lab results - Approve medication refill requests - Add clinical images to the patient charts using the camera - View patient clinical summaries including medications, problems, allergies, vitals, labs, immunizations, and more - Access patient clinical documents (e.g., x-rays, encounter notes) Getting started ------------------------------------------- - Download the app - Sign-in with your CareCloud username and password About CareCloud ------------------------------------------- CareCloud is the leading provider of cloud-based practice management, electronic health record (EHR), and medical billing software and services for medical groups. The company’s products are connecting providers to one another – and to their patients – through a fully integrated digital healthcare ecosystem that can be accessed on any browser or device. CareCloud is helping thousands of physicians increase collections, streamline operations, and improve patient care in 48 states, and currently manages more than $4 billion in annualized accounts receivables on behalf of its revenue cycle management clients. Copyright ©2015 CareCloud Corporation. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

E/M Coder4 screens
Companion Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E/M Coder at 4.0 against Companion Plus's 2.7. E/M Coder also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

E/M Coder holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of E/M Coder's written reviews are positive against 17% of Companion Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E/M Coder ships an update every 2 weeks, Companion Plus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
E/M Coder versus Companion Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE/M CoderCompanion Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better2.7 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB200 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStatNote, Inc.CareCloud Corp.

Customer experience

E/M Coder

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Companion Plus

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

E/M Coder

No in-app purchases

None

Companion Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E/M Coder free?
E/M Coder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Companion Plus free?
Companion Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, E/M Coder or Companion Plus?
E/M Coder is rated higher. E/M Coder averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Companion Plus averages 2.7 from 10 ratings.
Do E/M Coder or Companion Plus have ads?
Neither E/M Coder nor Companion Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E/M Coder or Companion Plus?
E/M Coder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Companion Plus every 11 days. Most recently, E/M Coder was updated on September 27, 2026 and Companion Plus on August 16, 2026.

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