Comparison

DocSmart vs Velby HCP

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

Head to head
About

DocSmart

This app connects patients with healthcare providers, offering features like appointment scheduling, online consultations, and digital health records. It aims to create a seamless healthcare ecosystem for both doctors and patients, promoting a paperless system.

Highlights
  • Doctor search and booking
  • Online consultations
  • Digital health diary
  • Medicine prescription with generic names
  • Chat module for system members
  • Dependent profile management
Features
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With the world moving towards digitalisation, Doctors and health services cannot be far behind. DocSmart app is a one stop portal in health care. As envisaged by the Government via its Digital Health Policy, DocSmart complies with the same and fulfils the needs of its users for today and the future. The emphasis is on interlinking of all the health care services in real time creating a “Health care Ecosystem”. DocSmart is a professional app created by Dr. Deepak Baid, a gold medalist in medicine, with more than 25 years of medical experience. He knows the lacunae’s existent and keeping them in mind he has created a medical ecosystem that makes use of technology to ease doctor-patient requirement. It is a smart app that does away with the cumbersome process of trying to get an appointment with a doctor. The whole healthcare platform is now in the hands of both the doctor and his patients. The key features entailed are: - Ethical Visibility - Genuine Rating and Reviews - Appointment Scheduler - Smart OPD module - Medicine prescription with generic names - Online consultation - Health diary: prescription, reports, gallery, records and medical accounts all in one place. - Chat module: to chat among any member in the system. - Dependent module: Add your child or technologically challenged senior to your profile. This app provides an ethical free search of doctors by patients. Do you need a Physician? a Surgeon? a Gynecologist? an Orthopaedic? an Ophthalmologist? an ENT? a Dentist? a Nephrologist? a Cancer Specialist? a Skin specialist? Or just your friendly neighbourhood Family medical practitioner? You name it and we have them. You can choose to book an appointment with whichever doctor you need after being aware of his/her proximity, charges and ratings. The Doctors and service providers are authenticated by DocSmart. Getting smart with the DocSmart app, patients can book, reschedule or also cancel their appointments. Doctors too, have the provision of blocking their bookings as and when needed. In OPD, Doctors can generate their prescriptions seamlessly with the help of a basic, advanced and capture prescription module. (The advanced OPD module is available on web browser at present at www.docsmart.in) With features such as speech to text. The emphasis is on a paperless system thereby also caring for Mother Earth. Doctors also have an advantage of having an advanced medicine listing in prescription together with their brand and generic name. It’s a total ease of working for doctors. The OPD prescription so created by the doctor is shared in real time in the patients app. OPD can be created for non DocSmart members too. Provision to print and share prescription is available. Each prescriptions is authenticated by a digital signature and a QR code. Reports generated by labs are delivered in real time to patients and doctor’s dashboard. Reports and Media can be uploaded and shared by doctor directly to the patients too. Online medical certificates can be created and shared by the doctor to the patient. DocSmart also creates a platform for online consultation for the doctors and patients at the convenience of their homes. The online consultation also has a chat platform to upload attachments / reports. Such features are unique to DocSmart. History of the conversation is maintained. Doctors can maintain medical Records for future reference and towards statutory compliance. All records are authenticated by a QR code. DocSmart is a comprehensive solution to all your healthcare problems. It’s a simple, easy to use app by both patients, doctors and any health care provider. In addition to convenience, another crucial issue of safety and security of all its users is addressed. All in all, Dr.Baid’s vision and mission of a more inclusive and accessible healthcare ecosystem is furthered by this software.

About

Velby HCP

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Welcome to Velby HCP, the comprehensive digital solution designed for doctors and healthcare professionals. Our app streamlines the medical management process, making it easier than ever to connect with patients, manage appointments, and provide top-notch healthcare services directly from your mobile device. Key Features: Teleconsultations: Offer real-time consultations with your patients through our secure video chat feature. Ensure privacy and convenience with crystal-clear video quality, all within our app. Appointment Management: View and manage your daily appointments with ease. Our user-friendly interface allows you to see accepted, completed, cancelled, and pending appointments at a glance. Prescription Entry: Utilize our simplified prescription entry feature to efficiently create and manage prescriptions. Tailored for mobile use, it saves time and enhances accuracy. Secure Doctor Chat: Engage in confidential conversations with your patients or colleagues through our proprietary, fully encrypted messaging system. Your privacy and security are our top priorities. Video and Doctor Chat: Our in-house platform is designed for seamless communication, free from external connections. Experience uninterrupted and secure discussions, whether for consultations or follow-ups. Medicine Prescribing and Details: Access an extensive database of medicine information. Easily prescribe medications and calculate precise dosages with our integrated drug dose calculators. Why Velby HCP App? Velby App is dedicated to improving the healthcare delivery process for medical professionals. With our comprehensive suite of features, doctors can provide efficient, accurate, and personalized care to their patients from anywhere. Whether you're managing appointments, conducting teleconsultations, or calculating medication dosages, Velby App equips you with the tools you need for modern medical practice. Join the Velby community today and take the first step towards a more connected, efficient, and secure healthcare experience. What's New: Enhanced video chat functionality for smoother teleconsultations. Updated drug database with the latest medication details, dosing guidelines and drug dose calculator Improved appointment scheduling system for better time management. New encrypted messaging feature for secure doctor-patient communication.

Screenshots

DocSmart4 screens
Velby HCP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DocSmart at every 9 days against Velby HCP's every 4 weeks. DocSmart also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DocSmart ships an update every 9 days, Velby HCP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DocSmart versus Velby HCP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocSmartVelby HCP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB173 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRELIFE MEDICARE SYSTEM LLPVellnezmed Health care LLP

In-app purchases

None

DocSmart

No in-app purchases

None

Velby HCP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocSmart free?
DocSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Velby HCP free?
Velby HCP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DocSmart or Velby HCP have ads?
Neither DocSmart nor Velby HCP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DocSmart or Velby HCP?
DocSmart ships an update every 9 days, and Velby HCP every 4 weeks. Most recently, DocSmart was updated on October 12, 2026 and Velby HCP on October 14, 2026.

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