DrChrono EHR / EMR vs Patient.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Integrated Telehealth/Telemedicine
- Automated Patient Scheduling
- Electronic Prescriptions (eRX)
- Medical Billing & RCM Services
- HIPAA Compliant Patient Portal
- Customizable Medical Forms
- Speech-to-Text Dictation
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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!
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.
- Digital appointment preparation
- Reduce waiting room time
- Streamline administrative tasks
- Faster check-in process
- Less appointment stress
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. DrChrono EHR / EMR sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Patient.com asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, Patient.com fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DrChrono EHR / EMR | Patient.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.7K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 336 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | drchrono Inc | The SSI Group, LLC |
Customer experience
DrChrono EHR / EMR
Patient.com
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
DrChrono EHR / EMR
- Month of Prometheus$249.99
- Month of Hippocrates$349.99
- Month of Apollo - Billing$599.99
Patient.com
No in-app purchases
Questions
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