Comparison

DxScript vs Patient Files Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DxScript

This ePrescribing service provides instant access to patient eligibility, benefits, and formulary information at the point of care. It helps prescribers choose covered medications, identify lower-cost alternatives, and view prescription history to reduce errors. The service streamlines prescription renewals, saving time and reducing manual processes.

Highlights
  • Real-time eligibility and benefits checks
  • Formulary information at point of care
  • Identification of lower-cost alternatives
  • Patient prescription history view
  • Electronic prescription writing
  • Streamlined prescription renewals
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DxScript® ePrescribing service puts eligibility, benefits, and formulary information at your fingertips at the time of prescribing. This enable prescriber to select medications that are on formulary and are covered by the patient's drug benefit. It also informs you of lower cost alternatives such as generic drugs. Prescriber can access a timely and clinically sound view of a patient's prescription history across providers, at the point of care. This decreases the risk of preventable medication errors. DxScript® replaces old, error-phone approach to writing. Printing new prescription electronically in your office reduces the risk of medication errors associated with poor handwriting, illegible faxes and manual data entry. Using DxScript® to process prescription renewals saves you time and money by dramatically reducing the number  of phone calls and faxes typically associated with the prescription renewal authorization process.

About

Patient Files Pro

This app helps medical professionals generate various PDF documents for patient care, including prescriptions, admitting orders, and referral letters. It also stores patient details for easy access and review, offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive medical software.

Highlights
  • PDF Prescriptions maker
  • PDF Admitting Orders maker
  • PDF Medical Certificate maker
  • PDF Referral Letter maker
  • PDF Vaccine Certificate maker
  • Patient details storage
  • Customizable Rx Heading & Signature
Features
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Patient Files Pro – The Complete Medical Practice Assistant for Doctors Create professional PDF prescriptions, medical certificates, admitting orders, referral letters, vaccine certificates, clinic summaries, and more—all from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac (M1 and above). Send them instantly via telemedicine, email, Messenger, Viber, or print them. 7 Powerful Features 1. PDF Prescription Maker Create professional prescriptions in seconds using customizable medication databases and templates. 2. PDF Admitting Orders Maker Quickly generate hospital admitting orders with customizable order sets. 3. PDF Medical Certificate Maker Produce medical certificates with your clinic letterhead and signature. 4. PDF Clinic Summary Maker Generate consultation summaries for patients or referring physicians. 5. PDF Referral Letter Maker Create referral letters for printing or electronic sharing. 6. PDF Vaccine Certificate Maker Generate organized vaccination certificates. 7. Patient Records Securely store and access patient information anytime. Customize Everything Patient Files Pro adapts to any medical specialty and supports healthcare professionals using the English alphabet. Customize your: * Clinic letterhead * Prescription (Rx) heading * Clinic details * Signature * Medicines * Diagnoses * Clinical templates * Admitting orders * Referral formats Built-in databases reduce typing by enabling quick selection of common entries. Comprehensive Patient Information Store and organize key patient data: * Name * Patient ID * Age * Sex * Date of Birth * Address * Telephone Number * Email * Religion * Family History * Chief Complaint * History of Present Illness * Physical Examination * Diagnosis * Clinical Impression * Procedures Performed * Laboratory Results * Vaccinations * Home Medications * Prescribed Medicines * Health Notes * Professional Fees All information is easily accessible for future consultations. Fast Prescription Writing Create prescriptions in a few taps using customizable medication databases. Prescribed medications are automatically saved to patient records. After generating a prescription: * Send electronically * Print via AirPrint * Sign if required by local regulations Wireless Printing Supports Apple AirPrint for direct printing from your device. Lightweight and Efficient Fast, responsive, and memory-efficient—handles thousands of patient records smoothly. Built by a Doctor for Doctors Developed from real clinical experience to streamline workflows, reduce typing, and simplify documentation—so you can focus on patient care. Ideal for: * General Practitioners * Pediatricians * Internists * Family Physicians * Surgeons * OB-GYNs * Emergency Physicians * Specialists * Telemedicine Providers Patient Files helps simplify and streamline your daily practice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

DxScript1 screens
Patient Files Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Patient Files Pro at 5.0 against DxScript's 4.2. DxScript's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 27 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Patient Files Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. DxScript asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Patient Files Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DxScript has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DxScript ships an update every 7 months, Patient Files Pro every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DxScript versus Patient Files Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDxScriptPatient Files Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNextGen Management LLCRichard Mata

Customer experience

DxScript

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Patient Files Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

DxScript

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Patient Files Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access Subscription14 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is DxScript free?
DxScript is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patient Files Pro free?
Patient Files Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DxScript or Patient Files Pro?
Patient Files Pro is rated higher. DxScript averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Patient Files Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DxScript or Patient Files Pro have ads?
Neither DxScript nor Patient Files Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DxScript or Patient Files Pro?
DxScript ships an update every 7 months, and Patient Files Pro every 27 months. Most recently, DxScript was updated on September 23, 2026 and Patient Files Pro on September 30, 2026.

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