# Epic Canto vs QGenda

The clearest difference is rating: QGenda at 4.7 against Epic Canto's 1.9. QGenda also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 124) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

QGenda holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QGenda has 14K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Epic Canto's written reviews are positive against 18% of QGenda's.

Epic Canto ships an update every 3 weeks, QGenda fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epic Canto | QGenda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-canto/id395395172/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qgenda/id657634288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 8.9% of reviews | **18.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 559 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Epic](https://appshunter.io/developer/348308666) | [QGenda, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/657634294) |

## What reviewers say

### Epic Canto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-canto/id395395172)

Securely access patient information, schedules, and notes from Epic's Electronic Health Record. Supports dictation and In Basket for authorized clinical users.

**Highlights:** Secure EHR access, Clinic schedules, Patient lists, Health summaries, Test results, Dictation support, In Basket access

**In-app purchases:** none


### QGenda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qgenda/id657634288)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

Manage healthcare schedules, clock in/out, and request time off or shifts from anywhere. Communicate with colleagues and sync your schedule to your personal calendar. Administrators can review and approve requests within the app.

**Highlights:** Schedule management (monthly/list view), Clock in/out functionality, Request time off and shifts, Shift trading (one-way/two-way), In-app messaging, Sync schedule to personal calendar, Administrator request approval

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast, reliable, and easy to use
- 👍 Good scheduling software
- 💡 Ability to enter swaps and requests on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, glitchy, and crashes frequently
- 👎 Clunky, non-intuitive, and difficult to use
- 🔒 Requires constant re-login
- 💤 Slow performance and long load times
- 🔍 Poor search and filtering functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent log-out issues
- App crashes or fails to load on latest iOS updates
- Rendering and UI issues on mobile devices
- Inconsistent behavior between web and mobile versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to view pending requests on a calendar
- Option to edit time punches directly
- Improved shift swap functionality
- More flexible scheduling views and filters
- Automatic sync with other calendars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epic Canto free?

Epic Canto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QGenda free?

QGenda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Epic Canto or QGenda?

QGenda is rated higher. Epic Canto averages 1.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while QGenda averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Epic Canto or QGenda have ads?

Neither Epic Canto nor QGenda shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Epic Canto or QGenda?

Epic Canto ships an update every 3 weeks, and QGenda fortnightly. Most recently, Epic Canto was updated on November 6, 2026 and QGenda on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*