Comparison

Allscripts Remote+ vs getRx Prescriber

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

Head to head
About

Allscripts Remote+

This app allows healthcare providers to remotely access and manage their Allscripts Electronic Health Record (EHR) from any location. It facilitates quick access to patient information, e-prescribing, task management, and secure charge capture, improving decision-making and patient care.

Highlights
  • Remote EHR control
  • Real-time patient summary access
  • ePrescribing
  • Task list management
  • Secure charge capture
  • Diagnosis addition for prescriptions
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Allscripts Remote+™ for the Apple® iPad®, iPhone™ or iPod® Touch enables healthcare providers to remotely control their Allscripts EHR from any location and thus help them control their time. In a matter of seconds, with Allscripts Remote+, difficult medical decisions that need to be made while out of the office, at the hospital, on call or on personal time can be made more effectively and accurately. Allscripts Remote+ makes a healthcare provider’s life easier with: Access to real-time patient summary information Fast communication to local emergency rooms Convenient ePrescribing to the patient’s pharmacy Anytime access to task list such as medication refills, lab results The ability to securely capture charges while hospital rounding and also when providing care remotely outside of the practice. Ability to add a diagnosis when writing a prescription
 Allscripts Remote+ improves patient care with: A medical summary faxed to the ER with the provider’s instructions Safer medications with accurate medication and allergy lists combined with drug interaction checking Convenience of an ePrescription waiting at the pharmacy Allscripts Remote+ is compatible with: TouchWorks EHR: v11.1.7 and higher Professional EHR: v9.x and higher

About

getRx Prescriber

This mobile prescription pad enables healthcare providers in the USA to quickly and securely write prescriptions and refills from their smartphone or tablet. It streamlines the process, saving time on phone calls to pharmacies and managing patient refill requests.

Highlights
  • Write prescriptions and refills
  • Secure and HIPAA-compliant
  • Available 24/7
  • USA exclusive features
  • Fast prescription writing
Features
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Write prescriptions in under a minute — anytime, anywhere. getRx for Prescribers is a secure, mobile‑first prescribing platform built specifically for licensed U.S. clinicians who need fast, compliant, and reliable e‑prescribing on the go. Designed to function as a modern, digital prescription pad, getRx enables prescribers to create and transmit new prescriptions or refills from an iPhone in under a minute — without the delays, phone calls, or administrative friction that typically slow down clinical workflows. Engineered for convenience and optimized for regulatory compliance, getRx supports the realities of today’s clinical practice: high patient volume, unpredictable schedules, and the need for immediate, accurate medication management outside the traditional office setting. Key Features 24/7 Mobile Prescribing Write, review, and send prescriptions securely from your iPhone at any time. Whether you’re between patient visits, away from your desk, or responding to urgent after‑hours needs, getRx ensures you always have access to a fully functional, extremely secure and compliant prescribing tool. No More Pharmacy Phone Calls Eliminate the back‑and‑forth communication that consumes valuable clinical time. getRx streamlines refill requests and reduces interruptions by enabling direct, secure transmission to pharmacies — no voicemail tag, no callbacks, and no manual follow‑up. HIPAA‑Compliant, Security‑First Platform Built with industry‑leading security standards, getRx protects both clinician and patient data at every step. Encrypted transmission, secure authentication, and rigorous compliance controls ensure that prescribing remains safe, private, and fully aligned with U.S. healthcare regulations. Fast, Intuitive Workflow A clean, modern interface minimizes taps and maximizes efficiency. getRx is designed to fit naturally into busy clinical days, allowing prescribers to complete medication orders quickly without navigating complex menus or bloated EHR and EMR interfaces. Opioid & Controlled‑Substance Prescribing (NEW) getRx now supports electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) for select pharmacy partners, including Walgreens, Costco, and Albertson’s, with additional chains coming soon. This expands prescribers’ ability to manage acute and chronic pain treatments securely and compliantly from a mobile device. What to expect after download: 1. Sign-up in the app with your email, you will also need your NPI # and DEA #. 2. Confirmation email will be sent to you. 3. Next, our security partner will send you an email to verify your identity with your ID card, SSN, and DEA number. 4. You will then need to answer a series of security questions to confirm your identity. 5. We use 2FA for verification and access. 6. Once all of this is complete and your identity is verified, your getRx account will be activated and ready to prescribe. All of this can be done, in less than 15 minutes. For support contact: info@getrx.com

Screenshots

Allscripts Remote+3 screens
getRx Prescriber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Allscripts Remote+ at 3.0 against getRx Prescriber's 2.2. Allscripts Remote+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). getRx Prescriber's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. getRx Prescriber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Allscripts Remote+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Allscripts Remote+ holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of Allscripts Remote+'s written reviews are positive against 14% of getRx Prescriber's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Allscripts Remote+ ships an update every 8 months, getRx Prescriber every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Allscripts Remote+ versus getRx Prescriber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllscripts Remote+getRx Prescriber
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better2.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews14.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAllscripts Healthcare Solutions IncRudd Medical Solutions LLC

Customer experience

Allscripts Remote+

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

getRx Prescriber

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

Allscripts Remote+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

getRx Prescriber

One-time2
  • 20 Prescriptions$24.99
  • 100 Prescriptions$99.99

Questions

Is Allscripts Remote+ free?
Allscripts Remote+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is getRx Prescriber free?
getRx Prescriber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Allscripts Remote+ or getRx Prescriber?
Allscripts Remote+ is rated higher. Allscripts Remote+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while getRx Prescriber averages 2.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Allscripts Remote+ or getRx Prescriber have ads?
Neither Allscripts Remote+ nor getRx Prescriber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allscripts Remote+ or getRx Prescriber?
Allscripts Remote+ ships an update every 8 months, and getRx Prescriber every 2 months. Most recently, Allscripts Remote+ was updated on September 30, 2026 and getRx Prescriber on October 8, 2026.

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