Comparison

DrChrono EHR / EMR vs Patient.com

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

Patient.com

This app streamlines healthcare administration by allowing users to prepare for appointments digitally. It aims to reduce waiting room stress and repetitive form-filling, making the check-in process faster and smoother.

Highlights
  • Digital appointment preparation
  • Reduce waiting room time
  • Streamline administrative tasks
  • Faster check-in process
  • Less appointment stress
Features
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Know what your plan covers before you go. Patient.com puts your insurance, your care team, and your visit details in one place — so you arrive prepared instead of flustrated. Ask questions about your own plan in plain language. See your copays and what is covered. Track your deductible and out-of-pocket max as they move, so you understand how a decision affects what you owe toward your deductible. Check in with a QR code instead of a clipboard. Add your insurance card by photo. Keep your care team, pharmacy, and primary care provider saved and ready. Your record. Your consent. Nothing is shared without your say-so.

Screenshots

DrChrono EHR / EMR4 screens
Patient.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Patient.com at 5.0 against DrChrono EHR / EMR's 4.4. Patient.com also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). DrChrono EHR / EMR's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 4). 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. Patient.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Patient.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, Patient.com fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrChrono EHR / EMR versus Patient.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrChrono EHR / EMRPatient.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerdrchrono IncThe SSI Group, LLC

Customer experience

DrChrono EHR / EMR

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

Patient.com

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Patient.com

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

Patient.com

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrChrono EHR / EMR free?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patient.com free?
Patient.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrChrono EHR / EMR or Patient.com?
Patient.com is rated higher. DrChrono EHR / EMR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Patient.com averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do DrChrono EHR / EMR or Patient.com have ads?
Neither DrChrono EHR / EMR nor Patient.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrChrono EHR / EMR or Patient.com?
DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, and Patient.com fortnightly. Most recently, DrChrono EHR / EMR was updated on October 16, 2026 and Patient.com on October 7, 2026.

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