Comparison

DrChrono EHR / EMR vs eClinicalMobile

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

eClinicalMobile

Access your healthcare system from your smartphone. Optimized for mobile, it allows providers to manage schedules, write prescriptions, and view patient encounters securely. Stay connected to your staff and patient data on the go.

Highlights
  • Mobile EHR access
  • Optimized for smartphones
  • Schedule management
  • e-Prescribing
  • Secure data access
  • Patient encounter viewing
  • Lab result examination
Features
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eClinicalMobile® allows providers to access the system anywhere through their smart phone. The screen has been optimized for easier viewing and to load quickly on these handheld devices. Users are able to access schedules, write prescriptions, and access encounters with the peace of mind that the data is encrypted and hosted on a secure gateway. eClinicalMobile provides user name and password as part of the log-on security function. Once logged in, icons are displayed for ease of use in choosing your function. Functions include: Checking schedules Telephone and web messages e-Prescribing Viewing patient encounters Examining lab results Charge capture at the point of service eClinicalWorks® understands the daily juggling act that providers deal with trying to balance their life outside of the office. eClinicalMobile allows you to be in contact with your staff and have access to the vital information that resides on your computer without having to go into the office. The product offers access to your patients’ information with a tap of the screen enabling you to provide your patients the best care possible and in a timely manner.

Screenshots

DrChrono EHR / EMR4 screens
eClinicalMobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DrChrono EHR / EMR at 4.4 against eClinicalMobile's 3.1. DrChrono EHR / EMR also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 12%). eClinicalMobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. eClinicalMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrChrono EHR / EMR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of DrChrono EHR / EMR's written reviews are positive against 12% of eClinicalMobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, eClinicalMobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrChrono EHR / EMR versus eClinicalMobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrChrono EHR / EMReClinicalMobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings) — better3.1 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews — better11.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better2.9K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — 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 MB224 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerdrchrono InceClinicalWorks 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%

eClinicalMobile

All ratings2,941 ratings
Positive49.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative43.1%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive11.7%
Neutral11.7%
Negative76.6%

User reviews

DrChrono EHR / EMR

From 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Customizable
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Efficient workflow
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable syncing and data loss
  • 🔧 Poor customer support
  • 💰 Expensive for small practices
  • 🕰️ Slow performance and lagging

eClinicalMobile

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient dictation feature
  • 📸 Ability to upload photos directly into chart
  • 💡 Helpful for quick patient info lookup

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
  • 🔒 Unreliable login and authentication
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • 🤖 Poor integration with desktop EMR

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

eClinicalMobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to save dictated notes properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when trying to send prescriptions
  • Frequent log-out issues and lost data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to send controlled substances electronically
  • Improved pharmacy search and selection
  • Real-time synchronization with desktop EMR
  • More customization options for user interface

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

eClinicalMobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrChrono EHR / EMR free?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eClinicalMobile free?
eClinicalMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrChrono EHR / EMR or eClinicalMobile?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is rated higher. DrChrono EHR / EMR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while eClinicalMobile averages 3.1 from 2.9K ratings.
Do DrChrono EHR / EMR or eClinicalMobile have ads?
Neither DrChrono EHR / EMR nor eClinicalMobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrChrono EHR / EMR or eClinicalMobile?
DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, and eClinicalMobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, DrChrono EHR / EMR was updated on October 16, 2026 and eClinicalMobile on October 17, 2026.

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