Comparison

DrChrono EHR / EMR vs BestNotes Mobile

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

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.

Highlights
  • On-the-go EHR/CRM access
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Patient information management
  • Client relationship management
  • Designed for healthcare industry
Features
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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

Screenshots

DrChrono EHR / EMR4 screens
BestNotes Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DrChrono EHR / EMR sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. BestNotes Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
DrChrono EHR / EMR versus BestNotes Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrChrono EHR / EMRBestNotes Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews — better17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdrchrono IncBestNotes, 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%

BestNotes Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral29.4%
Negative52.9%

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

3 purchases

DrChrono EHR / EMR

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

BestNotes Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrChrono EHR / EMR free?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BestNotes Mobile free?
BestNotes Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrChrono EHR / EMR or BestNotes Mobile?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is rated higher. DrChrono EHR / EMR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while BestNotes Mobile averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DrChrono EHR / EMR or BestNotes Mobile have ads?
Neither DrChrono EHR / EMR nor BestNotes Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrChrono EHR / EMR or BestNotes Mobile?
DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, and BestNotes Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, DrChrono EHR / EMR was updated on September 25, 2026 and BestNotes Mobile on July 20, 2026.

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