Comparison

iSmartDM vs CupCalc

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

CupCalc

Features
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CupCalc — Spinopelvic Planning Reference CupCalc is an educational reference calculator for orthopaedic surgeons and trainees performing total hip arthroplasty. It applies published mathematical formulas to compute mobility-specific acetabular cup targets based on pelvic incidence, sacral slope, and femoral mobility classification. The calculations in CupCalc are derived entirely from peer-reviewed literature. No proprietary algorithms. No black-box outputs. Every number traces back to a published source — accessible within the app. What CupCalc calculates: — Functional anteversion and inclination targets referenced to either the anterior pelvic plane or standing AP radiograph — Standing and sitting sacral slope with delta sacral slope mobility classification — Pelvic femoral angle (standing and sitting) — Anterior pelvic tilt correction for anatomic landmark guidance — Safe zone plot with CSI thresholds — Exportable PDF planning summary with full reference list Built on the published work of: Bodner, Dorr, Heckmann, Stefl, Kanawade, Wan, and colleagues whose research established the framework for functional spinopelvic planning in THA. For Fellows: CupCalc is free for 12 months for active arthroplasty fellows through the Fellow Access program. Apply within the app — program verification is handled automatically via e-mail. Privacy: CupCalc does not collect, store, or transmit protected health information. Do not enter patient-identifying information into any field. Anonymous case labels only. CupCalc is an educational reference tool intended for use by qualified medical professionals. It performs published mathematical formulas and presents results for independent professional evaluation. It does not provide surgical recommendations, replace clinical judgment, or constitute medical advice. Not a medical device. Not cleared by the FDA. All clinical decisions remain the sole responsibility of the treating surgeon. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iSmartDM4 screens
CupCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSmartDM at none against CupCalc's 2. CupCalc's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 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. CupCalc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. iSmartDM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSmartDM ships an update every 4 months, CupCalc fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iSmartDM versus CupCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSmartDMCupCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperM2ComSysZekko LLC

In-app purchases

None

iSmartDM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CupCalc

Subscriptions2
  • CupCalc Express1 Year trial$12.991 Year
  • CupCalc Pro1 Year trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is iSmartDM free?
iSmartDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CupCalc free?
CupCalc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iSmartDM or CupCalc have ads?
Neither iSmartDM nor CupCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSmartDM or CupCalc?
iSmartDM ships an update every 4 months, and CupCalc fortnightly. Most recently, iSmartDM was updated on September 6, 2026 and CupCalc on September 20, 2026.

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