Comparison

DrChrono EHR / EMR vs VSee Messenger

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

VSee Messenger

Experience secure, high-quality group video calls and instant messaging with low bandwidth usage. Share your screen from desktop or mobile devices, and integrate with other applications. Ideal for both professional collaboration and personal connections.

Highlights
  • 3-way group video chat
  • Screen sharing (Mac/PC)
  • Instant messaging
  • Low bandwidth usage
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Cross-platform compatibility
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VSee gives you free multi-way group video calls, screen sharing and instant messaging, with a clean and simple design. VSee calls are secure, low bandwidth and work great on 3G, 4G and WiFi networks. Features: • 3-way* Group Video Chat: see everyone at once • Screen Sharing: view apps and desktops shared from Mac and PC while video chatting. Pan and zoom. • API for integrating with Telehealth and other applications • Instant Messaging and Group Chat • No Ads! • Works on 3G, 4G and WiFi • Desktop app available on Mac and PC (see below for more info) • Low bandwidth: conserves data usage • Calls are secure: encrypted end-to-end for absolutely no eavesdropping • Switch between front and back cameras * With sufficient bandwidth. VSee serves organizations around the world including IBM, Shell, the US Congress and hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses. "We use video where security, performance, and ease of use are absolute requirements. VSee is unmatched by any other tool on the market." -- Michael Helfrich, CEO of Blueforce Development "I travel 90% of the time ... VSee lets me connect to my customers no matter where I am. The video is stunning even over 3G." -- Dan Engle, CEO of AccessAgility "When visiting refugee camps in the most remote places around the world, VSee provides great audio and video every time." -- Greg Millar, UN Refugee Agency (used VSee to share the trials of refugees in Central Africa with people around the world) VSee is built on years of experience helping people work together over video. The same simple, secure and reliable tool we created for business is also great for personal use. We field-tested our iPhone app, fine-tuning the details for a great mobile video experience. VSee for Desktop: VSee also works on the Mac and PC, offering additional collaboration features like file transfer. Group video calls, screen sharing and instant messaging work between Mac, iPad, iPhone, and PC. Feedback and support: support@vsee.com Like us at http://facebook.com/VSee Follow us at http://twitter.com/VSee

Screenshots

DrChrono EHR / EMR4 screens
VSee Messenger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DrChrono EHR / EMR at 4.4 against VSee Messenger's 3.6. DrChrono EHR / EMR also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 24) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). VSee Messenger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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. VSee Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DrChrono EHR / EMR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DrChrono EHR / EMR has 3.7K ratings behind it against 24, 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 42% of VSee Messenger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, VSee Messenger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DrChrono EHR / EMR versus VSee Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrChrono EHR / EMRVSee Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.7K ratings) — better3.6 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews — better41.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3.7K — better24
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerdrchrono IncVSee

Customer experience

DrChrono EHR / EMR

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

VSee Messenger

All ratings23 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative54.7%

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

VSee Messenger

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔋 Works well on low bandwidth
  • 🔒 HIPAA compliant and secure
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
  • 💻 Good for distributed teams

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🐛 Poor video and audio quality
  • 🐛 Login and sign-up issues
  • 🐛 Notifications not working
  • 🐛 Chat messages not syncing

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

VSee Messenger

Reported bugs

35 issues
  • Video feed loses connection
  • Video freezes
  • Cannot answer incoming calls
  • App crashes after updates
  • Cannot add users during a call
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  • Messages not received in chat
  • Cannot access messages in app
  • Cannot delete account
  • No notifications received
  • Unwanted users entering waiting room
  • Sign in with Google does not work
  • Adding a contact does not work
  • Receiving calls does not work
  • Email registration not arriving
  • App crashes during sign-up
  • Error message: 'no internet connection'
  • Forgot password link broken ('@')
  • App not accepting new users
  • App not working on iPhone/iPad
  • Login fails, server crashes
  • Password reset facility not working
  • Cannot log in after resetting password
  • VoiceOver support is very poor
  • Deleted conversations reappear
  • Notification badge doesn't go away
  • Chat input field is tiny
  • Feedback links are broken
  • App frozen at splash/loading screen
  • Video or audio failures during sessions
  • Cannot share screens from iPad or phone
  • Not receiving all messages
  • Front screen does not show message notifications
  • Not easy to change password
  • App crashes when trying to set up account
  • Image flickers and pixelates on camera switch

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add ability to send files
  • Improve screen sharing from mobile
  • Option for audio-only calls
  • Allow full screen video
  • Improve chat sync across devices
Show 6 more
  • Add dark mode
  • Improve notification badge behavior
  • Allow landscape mode on iPhone
  • Option to set login name and password for auto-login
  • Simultaneous login from phone and PC
  • Push notifications with disable option

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

VSee Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DrChrono EHR / EMR free?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VSee Messenger free?
VSee Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DrChrono EHR / EMR or VSee Messenger?
DrChrono EHR / EMR is rated higher. DrChrono EHR / EMR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while VSee Messenger averages 3.6 from 24 ratings.
Do DrChrono EHR / EMR or VSee Messenger have ads?
Neither DrChrono EHR / EMR nor VSee Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrChrono EHR / EMR or VSee Messenger?
DrChrono EHR / EMR ships an update monthly, and VSee Messenger every 2 months. Most recently, DrChrono EHR / EMR was updated on September 25, 2026 and VSee Messenger on August 7, 2026.

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