Comparison

DrChrono EHR / EMR vs BackpackEMR

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

Head to head
About

DrChrono EHR / EMR

This comprehensive electronic health record system streamlines patient scheduling, clinical workflows, and medical billing. It minimizes data entry errors by automatically passing information across charting, e-prescriptions, and lab orders. Features include integrated telehealth, customizable forms, and secure patient portals.

Highlights
  • Integrated Telehealth/Telemedicine
  • Automated Patient Scheduling
  • Electronic Prescriptions (eRX)
  • Medical Billing & RCM Services
  • HIPAA Compliant Patient Portal
  • Customizable Medical Forms
  • Speech-to-Text Dictation
Features
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DrChrono EHR is an all-in-one EHR that seamlessly integrates patient scheduling, clinical workflow, telemedicine/telehealth and medical billing. With our state-of-the art EHR system, you enter patient information only once and data gets automatically passed to clinical charting, e-prescription, lab orders, and medical billing minimizing multiple data entries and data entry errors. DrChrono's EHR / EMR was voted the #1 Mobile Electronic Health Record 9 years in a row by Blackbook. The DrChrono EHR app is: • Safe and secure, meeting or exceeding industry standards. • Simple to use, offering a great out-of-the-box software as well as a customized solution. • ONC Certified to meet all requirements of the HITECH ACT & Meaningful Use Stage 1,2 & 3. Best-in-Class Clinical Tools • H&P, SOAP, and customizable medical forms. • Integrated Telehealth / Telemedicine so you can have Video Visits. • Custom vital flowsheets: track any user-defined measurement over time. • Custom macros: auto-populate your notes with a click of a button. • Lab integration: order and receive lab results directly into the patient’s chart. • Dynamic photo charting and drawing tools. • eRX with EPCS: Electronic prescription including controlled substances directly from iPhone, iPad & computer. • Electronic referrals: send & track referrals electronically • A huge library of customizable medical templates • Medical speech-to-text & More! Powerful Patient Scheduling & Engagement • Pre-appointment & real-time insurance eligibility check • Automated email/text/phone reminders • Patient Portal: Fully functional, HIPAA compliant patient portal with secure messaging • Paperless check-in with digital consent forms on iPads • Self-check-in Kiosk mode on iPad Medical Billing RCM Services that Improve Collections • 94%+ clean claim rate • 48-hour turnaround on denials • 96%+ of claims paid within 60 days • Complete transparency into your practice financial status • Direct communication with our medical billing team DrChrono EHR / EMR is available on iPad, iPhone and web. Download today and start providing better & faster patient care!

About

BackpackEMR

This lightweight electronic medical records system is designed for remote areas with limited internet and power. It enables offline data sharing between devices, ensuring continuous operation and no data loss during power outages. Features include streamlined workflows, specialty modules, and secure, encrypted data storage.

Highlights
  • Offline data-sharing network
  • Streamlined patient flow
  • Specialty modules
  • Voice-to-text integration
  • Secure, encrypted data
  • Integrated patient photos
  • Multi-language support
Features
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BackpackEMR is a light-weight, electronic medical records (EMR) system for use in rural areas. Our app is often used for medical outreaches to remote communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where access to the internet and electricity is often limited. This is the first EMR to share data with other clinic devices without using a local server, which requires electricity, or cloud server, which requires the internet. BackpackEMR enables a "no single point of failure" system where data is stored on each device, and data is shared without consistent power or the internet. So in a clinic where the power goes out, the clinic seamlessly continues to run, and no data is ever lost. Key features: • Offline data-sharing network • Easy-to-use screens • Low-clicks and less typing with: - Streamlined flow - Modules by specialty - Custom drop-down values - Voice-to-text integration • Secure, encrypted data • Integrated patients and exam photos • Available in multiple languages • Patients flow through station queues

Screenshots

DrChrono EHR / EMR4 screens
BackpackEMR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DrChrono EHR / EMR at 44% against BackpackEMR's 0%. DrChrono EHR / EMR also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 4). BackpackEMR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. DrChrono EHR / EMR sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BackpackEMR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrChrono EHR / EMR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrChrono EHR / EMR has 3.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DrChrono EHR / EMR's written reviews are positive against 0% of BackpackEMR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, BackpackEMR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DrChrono EHR / EMR versus BackpackEMR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrChrono EHR / EMRBackpackEMR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerdrchrono IncBinary Bridge

Customer experience

DrChrono EHR / EMR

All ratings3,726 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative50.7%

BackpackEMR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

DrChrono EHR / EMR

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Prescription refill issues
  • Appointment scheduling problems
  • Inability to view/access patient documents
  • Billing and payment processing errors
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Android app support
  • Better integration with other systems
  • Improved reporting and analytics
  • More customization options
  • Enhanced patient portal functionality

BackpackEMR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DrChrono EHR / EMR

One-time3
  • Month of Prometheus$249.99
  • Month of Hippocrates$349.99
  • Month of Apollo - Billing$599.99
None

BackpackEMR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrChrono EHR / EMR free?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackpackEMR free?
BackpackEMR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrChrono EHR / EMR or BackpackEMR?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is rated higher. DrChrono EHR / EMR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while BackpackEMR averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do DrChrono EHR / EMR or BackpackEMR have ads?
Neither DrChrono EHR / EMR nor BackpackEMR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrChrono EHR / EMR or BackpackEMR?
DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, and BackpackEMR every 2 months. Most recently, DrChrono EHR / EMR was updated on October 16, 2026 and BackpackEMR on October 5, 2026.

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