Comparison

DrChrono EHR / EMR vs MDpanel Studio

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

MDpanel Studio

This app provides a mobile workspace for dictating and managing medical reports. It allows for one-tap recording of patient dictations, seamless automatic uploads for transcription, and real-time tracking of report status and details.

Highlights
  • One-tap dictation recording
  • Automatic dictation upload for transcription
  • Real-time report status tracking
  • Detailed patient report insights
  • Mobile clinical documentation management
Features
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Your all-in-one mobile workspace for MDpanel dictations and report management. Streamline your workflow with easy, fast, and reliable dictation management. MDpanel Studio for mobile lets you record patient dictations directly from your mobile device and automatically uploads them to your MDpanel account — kicking off the transcription process instantly. Key Features: * One-Tap Dictation – Record patient dictations anytime, anywhere. * Seamless Upload – Dictations are instantly synced to your account to kickoff the transcription process. No need to manually upload. * Status Tracking – View the real-time status of your reports and transcriptions. * Detailed Insights – Drill into report details for your patients directly from your mobile device. Whether you’re between patients, away from your desk, or reviewing reports on the go, MDpanel Studio helps you stay in control of your clinical documentation — faster, safer, and easier. Download MDpanel Studio today and experience smarter dictation.

Screenshots

DrChrono EHR / EMR4 screens
MDpanel Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MDpanel Studio at 5.0 against DrChrono EHR / EMR's 4.4. MDpanel Studio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). DrChrono EHR / EMR's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 1). 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. MDpanel Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MDpanel Studio 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, MDpanel Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DrChrono EHR / EMR versus MDpanel Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrChrono EHR / EMRMDpanel Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdrchrono IncMDpanel

Customer experience

DrChrono EHR / EMR

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

MDpanel Studio

All ratings1 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

MDpanel Studio

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

MDpanel Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrChrono EHR / EMR free?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDpanel Studio free?
MDpanel Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrChrono EHR / EMR or MDpanel Studio?
MDpanel Studio is rated higher. DrChrono EHR / EMR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while MDpanel Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DrChrono EHR / EMR or MDpanel Studio have ads?
Neither DrChrono EHR / EMR nor MDpanel Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrChrono EHR / EMR or MDpanel Studio?
DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, and MDpanel Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, DrChrono EHR / EMR was updated on October 14, 2026 and MDpanel Studio on September 26, 2026.

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