Us*NoW vs DashCare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Us*NoW
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Us*NoW is a research study app designed to provide health and wellness information and resources relevant to young people in Alabama. Us*NoWcovers a range of health and lifestyle topics to support users’ diverse backgrounds and varying needs over time. Us*NoWwas created by Latesha Elopre MD, MSPH, a public health scientist at the Univeristy of Alabama at Birmingham in collaboration with Lisa Hightow-Weidman, MD, MPH, a Distinguished and Endowed McKenzie Professor at Florida State University’s College of Nursing and Founding Director of the Institute on Digital Health and Innovation. Us*NoW users need a code to open the app. To learn more about the study, email prepusnow@uabmc.edu. This mobile app is intended for informational, educational and research purposes only. No content in this app is intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. While we do have board certified health care providers on our team, we are not YOUR health care provider. Participation in this app does not establish any kind of patient-client relationship. Although we strive to provide accurate general information, the content presented in the app is not a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the advice of YOUR physician or another qualified health care provider in your area with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never delay in seeking medical treatment because of something you read on this app. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately dial 911.
DashCare
This app digitizes patient intake for healthcare practices, reducing front desk workload and improving patient flow. It offers a dual-mode system for patients to complete forms on their own devices or via in-office tablets, ensuring HIPAA-compliant data security.
- Customizable forms by specialty
- Real-time patient check-in notifications
- Automated patient reminders
- In-office tablet kiosk mode
- HIPAA-compliant data security
- EHR system integration
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DashCare streamlines patient intake for healthcare practices of all sizes. Reduce front desk workload, eliminate clipboard chaos, and get patients to their appointments faster. Our dual-mode system works however patients prefer: complete forms on personal mobile devices in advance, or use an in-office tablet kiosk. Either way, clinical staff gets instant notifications upon check in and complete digital intake. FOR CLINICS: - Custom forms tailored by specialty - Real-time patient check-in notifications - Automated reminders sent to patients - Tablet kiosk mode for in-office use - HIPAA-compliant data security - Integration with major EHR systems FOR PATIENTS - Complete forms from your phone, anytime - Save progress and resume later - Secure, encrypted submissions - Fast check-in on arrival - No account creation required WHY DASHCARE? We bridge the gap between patient convenience and clinical efficiency. Whether you are a solo practitioner, a dental office, or a multi-location organization, DashCare scales to fit your needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DashCare at every 2 weeks against Us*NoW's every 6 weeks. Us*NoW's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Us*NoW ships an update every 6 weeks, DashCare every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Us*NoW | DashCare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florida State University | CaseDrive |
In-app purchases
Us*NoW
No in-app purchases
DashCare
No in-app purchases








