AirStrip OB vs HotDoc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirStrip OB
This application allows obstetricians to securely view real-time patient data, including fetal heart tracings and vital signs, from their iPhone. It enables remote access to labor and delivery unit information, facilitating care even when away from the bedside. An offline demo is included for feature exploration.
- View fetal heart tracings remotely
- Access real-time waveform data
- Securely log on to hospital systems
- View patient census and nursing notes
- Review historical patient data
- Offline demo for feature exploration
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IMPORTANT: AirStrip OB is intended for use by Obstetricians who deliver babies. In order to use AirStrip OB, the hospital you practice at must have purchased and installed the AirStrip OB system. There is also an off-line demo built into this application to allow you to learn more about the features AirStrip OB has to offer. Would you like to see the fetal heart tracing ("strip") from virtually anywhere? Also part of the AirStrip ONE enterprise healthcare mobility solution, AirStrip OB allows you, the Obstetrician, to securely log on to a hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit and see virtual real-time waveform data as well as other patient information on your iPhone! Anywhere you have a cell phone or Wi-Fi connection, you can view the patient census as well as other pertinent patient data such as nursing notes, vital signs, labor status, physical exam and maternal/fetal waveform data. You can also scroll through historical data and rotate to landscape to review even more of the fetal heart tracing. While not intended to remove care from the bedside, AirStrip OB is a useful tool for Obstetricians whose daily demands may necessitate their periodic absence from the Labor and Delivery environment. AirStrip OB — Be There From Anywhere!
HotDoc
Easily book and manage appointments with a wide range of health professionals 24/7. Access on-demand care, view doctor availability, and receive appointment reminders. Take control of your and your family's health.
- Instant online booking
- On Demand Care (Quick Consults, Telehealth)
- View doctor availability
- Appointment reminders
- Reschedule appointments
- Search and filter providers
- Book for family members
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Using HotDoc, you can book and manage your appointments with health professionals anywhere, at any time: • Instantly book online with your GP, dentist, psychologist, dietitian and more • Access On Demand Care via Quick Consults and Telehealth • See the availability of doctors - pick a date and time that best works for you • Save your care team in one place to easily book future appointments Stay on top of your schedule: • View and receive reminders of your upcoming appointments • See your place in the queue once you arrive at the clinic or practice • Conveniently reschedule your appointment if plans change • Receive email notifications confirming your appointment Be in control of your and your family's health and wellbeing: • Book a range of appointments such as dental check ups, skin checks, vaccinations and more • Search and filter healthcare providers based on your needs such as by gender, opening hours, and bulk billing practices • Book appointments for children and family members ________________________ What patients say about using HotDoc Best app for booking doctor appointments. Found to be most reliable. Quick and easy to use as favourites saved, 3 clicks and an appointment is favourite. Really is a must have. Wouldn't be without. Thanks very much 5 stars! Great app. I use it all the time to book appointments. Quick & easy at any time. One of the best apps. Easy to use choose your doctor and the day. You can make an appointment any time you want. 5+. Thanks! ________________________ About HotDoc HotDoc is Australia’s leading Patient Engagement Platform, trusted by over 18,000 healthcare professionals and 6 million Australians to book and manage their health appointments. We value patients privacy and the security of patient data. We never on-sell any data and only share patient information directly with your selected clinic. Our core belief is that the best patient outcomes are achieved by maintaining the continuity of care with your trusted health practitioner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HotDoc at 4.5 against AirStrip OB's 4.0. HotDoc also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 3). AirStrip OB's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HotDoc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotDoc has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of AirStrip OB's written reviews are positive against 87% of HotDoc's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
AirStrip OB ships an update every 4 months, HotDoc every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirStrip OB | HotDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better | 86.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AirStrip Technologies, LLC | HotDoc |
Customer experience
AirStrip OB
HotDoc
Bugs and requests
AirStrip OB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HotDoc
Reported bugs
4 issues- Appointments disappearing from the app
- Incorrect or missing appointment details
- Difficulties logging in and managing account
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to favorite multiple doctors/clinics
- Improve notification system for appointment changes
- Allow more detailed notes/comments for appointments
- Integrate with more healthcare providers
- Provide better visibility into appointment queue/wait times
In-app purchases
AirStrip OB
No in-app purchases
HotDoc
No in-app purchases









