Comparison

Chartnote vs Commure Ambient

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

Head to head
About

Chartnote

This AI-powered medical scribe automatically converts patient conversations into structured clinical notes in seconds. It streamlines documentation, reduces charting time, and allows healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. The app offers high-accuracy speech-to-text and customizable templates for efficient medical dictation.

Highlights
  • AI-generated SOAP notes from conversations
  • High-accuracy medical speech-to-text
  • Customizable note templates and snippets
  • Reduces charting time and after-hours work
  • Seamless integration with web-based EMRs
  • Secure and reliable for healthcare workflows
Features
Currently charting
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Chartnote Mobile – AI Scribe for Medical Documentation Turn patient conversations into complete clinical notes—automatically. Chartnote’s AI Scribe listens during patient encounters and generates accurate, structured medical notes in seconds. Whether you’re in clinic, hospital, or on the go, Chartnote helps you document faster and spend more time with patients. AI Scribe (Core Feature): Automatically generates SOAP notes from patient conversations Designed for real clinical workflows Reduces charting time and after-hours documentation Medical Dictation & Voice Chart: High-accuracy medical speech-to-text Dictate notes or capture full encounters Works seamlessly across specialties Smart Templates & Snippets: Create and customize your own note structure and style Access thousands of medical snippets or dot phrases Speed up repetitive documentation Built for Clinicians Family Medicine, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, and more Use at bedside, between patients, or after clinic Secure and reliable for healthcare workflows Get Started Free Basic includes: 15 AI Scribe notes per month Transfer notes into any web-based EMR Custom templates & smart snippets Existing users can upgrade to Chartnote Pro or Max. Chartnote Pro Up to 100 AI Scribe notes per month Unlimited Copilot tools Chartnote Max Unlimited AI Scribe notes Subscription Details: Before completing payment, you'll see the plan price, charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and on renewal, varying by plan and country. Subscriptions renew monthly or yearly, depending on your plan. Avoid auto-renewal by turning it off at least 24 hours before your subscription renews in your iTunes account settings. Manage and cancel subscriptions via the App Store account settings after purchase. What Clinicians are Saying: "it has been a game changer in managing my patient's care." “Chartnote is super helpful in writing notes. It will save you a significant amount of time.” Join our Community: We'd love to hear from you! Send feedback, comments, or requests for technical support via our help page: https://help.chartnote.com. Useful Links: Terms of Use: https://chartnote.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://chartnote.com/privacypolicy

About

Commure Ambient

This medical note-taking application streamlines clinical documentation by integrating with EHR systems or operating independently. It prioritizes HIPAA compliance, security, and speed to enhance medical practice operations.

Highlights
  • EHR Integration via Chrome Extension
  • Standalone Medical Note-Taking
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Secure and Fast Operations
  • Streamlines Medical Practice
Features
Currently charting
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Commure Ambient integrates with your EHR via a Chrome Extension, or functions as a standalone medical note-taker. HIPAA Compliant, Safe, Secure, and Fast; Commure Ambient will help supercharge operations in your medical practice at the press of a button. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.commure.com/legal/privacy-policy/current

Screenshots

Chartnote4 screens
Commure Ambient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Commure Ambient at every 4 days against Chartnote's every 2 weeks. Chartnote's advantage is ratings volume (597 vs 42) and review sentiment (90% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chartnote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Commure Ambient sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chartnote against 4.7 for Commure Ambient. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chartnote has 597 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Chartnote's written reviews are positive against 78% of Commure Ambient's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chartnote ships an update every 2 weeks, Commure Ambient every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Chartnote versus Commure Ambient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChartnoteCommure Ambient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (597 ratings) — better4.7 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings597 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#82 — better#188
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStatNote IncAthelas Inc.

Customer experience

Chartnote

All ratings597 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Commure Ambient

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Chartnote

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 2FA is buggy, clunky, and tedious
  • Transcription frequently misses common words
  • Transcription of medical words is often incorrect
  • Cannot correct transcription errors as they occur
  • Poor interfacing between app and website
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  • Customer support has not responded
  • App does not allow use of website for a note once transcribed in app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Make MFA/2FA optional
  • Improve real-time error correction
  • Enhance transcription accuracy for common and medical words
  • Improve app and website interface integration

Commure Ambient

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Chartnote

Subscriptions6
  • Chartnote Professional Monthly7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Chartnote Pro Monthly14 Days trial$39.001 Month
  • Chartnote Max Monthly14 Days trial$99.991 Month
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  • Chartnote Max Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Month
  • Chartnote Professional Yearly7 Days trial$169.991 Year
  • Chartnote Max Yearly14 Days trial$999.991 Year
One-time3
  • 65 AI Credits$39.00
  • 330 AI Credits$169.00
  • 660 AI Credits$229.00
1 purchases

Commure Ambient

Subscriptions1
  • Ambient Pro$89.991 Month

Questions

Is Chartnote free?
Chartnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Commure Ambient free?
Commure Ambient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chartnote or Commure Ambient?
Chartnote is rated higher. Chartnote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 597 ratings, while Commure Ambient averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.
Do Chartnote or Commure Ambient have ads?
Neither Chartnote nor Commure Ambient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chartnote or Commure Ambient?
Chartnote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Commure Ambient every 4 days. Most recently, Chartnote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Commure Ambient on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chartnote or Commure Ambient?
Chartnote currently peaks at #82 in the App Store charts, and Commure Ambient at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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