Comparison

DoctorsBeyond vs DocSquad

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

Head to head
About

DoctorsBeyond

Access online consultations with board-certified doctors for urgent care, primary care, and mental health needs. Receive diagnoses and prescriptions sent directly to your local pharmacy, with options for insurance or self-pay.

Highlights
  • Online doctor consultations
  • Urgent, primary, and mental health care
  • Prescriptions sent to local pharmacies
  • Insurance and self-pay options
  • Video, audio, or chat consultations
  • Treatment for over 98% of non-procedural conditions
Features
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Your care. Connected. DoctorsBeyond brings urgent care, primary care and mental health visits together in one clear, convenient experience. From your first concern to your next step, manage your care from your phone or tablet. A simpler way to book Choose your care, share what brings you in, and answer questions tailored to your concern. Review available providers, appointment times and visit formats before you confirm. Your health, in one place Share your medical history, medications and allergies. Upload relevant photos or PDFs for your clinician, and find your appointment details and visit information in your account. Care for your family Create your own adult account first, then add your child as a dependent. Choose their profile when booking so their visit and health information stay together. Connect your way Video, audio and chat options depend on the service, clinician, your location and care needs. Choose supported sign-in options, including Face ID or passkeys after setup, with password sign-in available. Clear payment options Use an accepted insurance plan when active eligibility is confirmed, or choose the available self-pay option. Review your payment options before confirming. Coverage, costs and availability vary; eligibility does not guarantee insurance payment. Support beyond the visit When medically appropriate, your clinician can send a prescription to your selected pharmacy. Prescriptions are subject to clinical review. Appointment reminders and account notifications follow your preferences. Online care may not be suitable for every concern. Your clinician may recommend an in-person examination or additional testing. Learn more: doctorsbeyond.com Support: doctorsbeyond.com/support

About

DocSquad

Access virtual healthcare services from qualified providers on your schedule. Get diagnoses for common conditions, treatment plans, and prescription refills quickly, with or without insurance. Connect with board-certified US-based providers for convenient care.

Highlights
  • Virtual care on your time
  • Digital Diagnosis for common conditions
  • Prescription refills without office visits
  • Board-certified US providers
  • Upfront pricing
  • Insurance integration
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We're virtual care, on your time. Get care in minutes and get on with your life. With DocSquad, you can quickly and easily have qualified providers review your symptoms and get a diagnosis, with or without insurance. Get most common conditions treated and prescriptions refilled without needing an office visit. How does it work? 1. Select the reason for your visit 2. Answer online questions for a fast treatment with Digital Diagnosis 3. Receive a diagnosis and treatment plan from a board-certified provider It's that simple. Our Digital Diagnosis option allows you to submit your symptoms for provider review, while you get on with your day. You can also receive quick prescription refills with no office visit. On average, you'll receive your diagnosis and treatment plan, or prescription refill, in as little as 10 minutes! If the provider has any questions or concerns, they'll reach out to you for a call. What do we treat? We can treat you for most common issues, including: • cold and flu • sinus infections • UTIs • skin conditions • aches and pains • gastrointestinal issues • sexual health conditions We also provide quick and easy medication refills. Our doctors and nurse practitioners are board-certified and based here in the US. The questions used in our Digital Diagnosis are created and regularly re-evaluated by providers to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment. Who can use DocSquad? DocSquad is available to everyone 18 and older in the US - with or without insurance. We have upfront pricing with no surprise bills. Connect your insurance to see what your rate will be. No insurance? No worries! Digital Diagnosis is available at affordable flat rates no matter what the reason for the visit is. Any prescribed medication is additional. Preferred Insurance Features Through a special partnership with Bright HealthCare, we do more than get you the care you need. Access your insurance plan information and search in-network doctors and clinics, all from the app.

Screenshots

DoctorsBeyond4 screens
DocSquad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: DoctorsBeyond at free against DocSquad's free with in-app purchases. DoctorsBeyond also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). DocSquad's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 113). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DoctorsBeyond against 4.9 for DocSquad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocSquad has 3.9K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DoctorsBeyond's written reviews are positive against 85% of DocSquad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DoctorsBeyond versus DocSquad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoctorsBeyondDocSquad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (113 ratings) — better4.9 (3.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better84.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1133.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDoctors BeyondDocSquad, LLC

Customer experience

DoctorsBeyond

All ratings113 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DocSquad

All ratings3,890 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.1%

Bugs and requests

DoctorsBeyond

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DocSquad

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Issues with account creation and login
  • Prescriptions not sent to pharmacy as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to switch cameras during video visits
  • More detailed treatment explanations from doctors
  • Improved communication and follow-up with patients

In-app purchases

None

DoctorsBeyond

No in-app purchases

None

DocSquad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DoctorsBeyond free?
DoctorsBeyond is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocSquad free?
DocSquad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DoctorsBeyond or DocSquad?
DoctorsBeyond is rated higher. DoctorsBeyond averages 4.9 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while DocSquad averages 4.9 from 3.9K ratings.
Do DoctorsBeyond or DocSquad have ads?
Neither DoctorsBeyond nor DocSquad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DoctorsBeyond or DocSquad?
DoctorsBeyond ships an update every 2 weeks, and DocSquad every 2 weeks. Most recently, DoctorsBeyond was updated on October 25, 2026 and DocSquad on October 21, 2026.

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