DrChrono EHR / EMR vs BestNotes Mobile
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!
BestNotes Mobile
This mobile application serves as a portable extension of a comprehensive Electronic Health Record and Customer Relationship Management system. It is specifically designed for healthcare professionals to manage patient information and client relationships efficiently while on the go. The system is HIPAA compliant, ensuring data privacy and security for sensitive health records.
- On-the-go EHR/CRM access
- HIPAA compliant
- Patient information management
- Client relationship management
- Designed for healthcare industry
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BestNotes Mobile is the on-the-go companion to the acclaimed BestNotes EHR/CRM, a HIPAA compliant Customer Relationship Management and Electronic Health Record database system designed for the health care industry. BestNotes is used by health care professionals in a variety of fields including: • Residential Treatment Centers • Intensive Outpatient Clinics • Community Based Behavioral Health Agencies • Private Practice Clinicians • Outdoor Therapeutic Programs • Sober Living Programs • Residential Schools • Special Education Centers • Transitional Programs • Educational Consultants • Mental Health Professionals
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DrChrono EHR / EMR at 4.4 against BestNotes Mobile's 3.0. DrChrono EHR / EMR also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 18%) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 2). BestNotes Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. BestNotes Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
DrChrono EHR / EMR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrChrono EHR / EMR has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, 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 18% of BestNotes Mobile's.
DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, BestNotes Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DrChrono EHR / EMR | BestNotes Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.7K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews — better | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 336 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | drchrono Inc | BestNotes, LLC |
Customer experience
DrChrono EHR / EMR
BestNotes Mobile
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
BestNotes Mobile
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
BestNotes Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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