Comparison

iSmartDM vs BioStep

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

Head to head
About

iSmartDM

This app provides a secure and wireless dictation workflow for medical professionals. It allows for recording, editing, and sending dictation files from your iPhone or iPad, reducing turnaround time for documents. Features include advanced editing, priority setting, and integration with EHR appointments.

Highlights
  • Secure dictation recording and management
  • Advanced audio editing (insert, overwrite, delete)
  • Priority setting for urgent requests
  • EHR appointment integration
  • Secure file upload via email and FTPS
  • Customizable work-type and demography fields
Features
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Dictation Manager for iPhone (iSmartDM) redefines the traditional way of dictation and transcript management. iSmartDM presents a new dimension to mobile dictation and transcript management, It is a member of VoiceSys dictation and transcription management suite. Recording, editing and sending dictation files from your iPhone device offers more flexibility, ease of use and reduces document turnaround time (TAT). iSmartDM is the perfect companion for your iPhone and iPad that delivers everything required for secure and wireless dictation workflow. Features: Self explanatory audio control buttons and user interfaces that guides you through dictation, file upload, transcript download, dictation review and editing iSmartDM offers advanced editing options such as insert, overwrite, delete and append Priority setting (STAT) for urgent process request Easy to use touch screen controls and navigation buttons Security code to prevent unauthorized patient record access History of previous dictations Transcript view, transcript eSign, audio file review Physician appointments- It brings appointments from your EHR. Select an appointment and dictate. Customizable work-type settings Up to 10 customizable demography fields Dictation can be deliver to Workflow management system (VoiceSys) Secure dictation upload via email and FTPS Location independent - Send your dictation files anywhere in the world PLEASE NOTE: To Send dictation to VoiceSys server, obtain server url and user credentials from your transcription vendor.

About

BioStep

This app allows medical professionals to easily submit custom orthotic orders with detailed descriptions and images. It enables users to scan patient feet directly within the application.

Highlights
  • Submit custom orthotic orders
  • Detailed product descriptions
  • Image uploads for customization
  • Patient foot scanning
  • Secure professional access
Features
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The BioStep app is a professional ordering tool that allows licensed healthcare providers to capture 3D foot scans and submit orders for custom foot orthotics and AFOs fabricated by BioStep Inc. Providers can customize orders with complete product descriptions and images of every product. This app is intended exclusively for use by licensed healthcare professionals, including Podiatrists, Orthotists, Prosthetists, and Chiropractors. It is not intended for patient self-use and does not provide diagnoses, health measurements, or treatment advice. All clinical specifications are determined and entered by the treating provider. BioStep custom foot orthotics and AFOs are Class I devices, exempt from FDA premarket notification under 21 CFR 890.3475, and are intended for distribution within the United States. Disclaimer: This app is a professional ordering tool and is not a substitute for professional medical judgment. Patients should always seek the advice of a physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition and before making any medical decisions. Note: A User Name and Password issued by BioStep is required to access the app.

Screenshots

iSmartDM4 screens
BioStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BioStep at fortnightly against iSmartDM's every 4 months. iSmartDM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iSmartDM against 5.0 for BioStep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSmartDM ships an update every 4 months, BioStep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iSmartDM versus BioStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSmartDMBioStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperM2ComSysBioStep Inc

Customer experience

iSmartDM

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

BioStep

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iSmartDM

No in-app purchases

None

BioStep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSmartDM free?
iSmartDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BioStep free?
BioStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSmartDM or BioStep?
iSmartDM and BioStep are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do iSmartDM or BioStep have ads?
Neither iSmartDM nor BioStep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSmartDM or BioStep?
iSmartDM ships an update every 4 months, and BioStep fortnightly. Most recently, iSmartDM was updated on October 8, 2026 and BioStep on October 9, 2026.

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