Comparison

MedXCom for Physicians vs Arkana Connect

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

Head to head
About

MedXCom for Physicians

Securely manage patient communications and on-call status. Features HIPAA-compliant messaging, patient history access, and secure call handling. Enables practices to bill for calls and protects against malpractice liability.

Highlights
  • Control on-call status
  • View patient medical history
  • HIPAA-compliant messaging
  • Secure call handling
  • Call recording and transcription
  • Electronic prescribing support
Features
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Take control of your medical communications today with MedXCom! This secure app is for existing physicians and medical office users of the MedXCom service. To learn more about MedXCom please visit our website. Features included: • Control personal on-call status • View patient’s medical history before taking the call • Secure HIPAA-compliant instant messaging with any patient or healthcare provider in your practice and MedXCom network • Access history and profiles of recent patients and hear voicemail messages left • Return patient calls via the MedXCom app with caller id privacy protection • All calls arranged through MedXCom are recorded and optionally transcribed • Prescribe medication electronically (Satisfies CMS requirements, iPrescribe app and subscription required for e-prescription support) Using this app to manage your patient communications allows your practice to bill for reimbursable calls and telephone consults. All calls and data communication are secure and HIPAA compliant. Calls made via the MedXCom app are recorded and archived to mitigate your medical malpractice liability risk and for easy retrieval of call recordings.

About

Arkana Connect

Features
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Arkana Connect allows physicians secure access to patient biopsy results on mobile devices and smartphones. Using alerts and push notifications, physicians have the ability to view our reports and images on test results virtually anytime and anywhere.

Screenshots

MedXCom for Physicians4 screens
Arkana Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MedXCom for Physicians at 8.0 against Arkana Connect's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MedXCom for Physicians ships an update every 6 weeks, Arkana Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MedXCom for Physicians versus Arkana Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedXCom for PhysiciansArkana Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB33 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperGiffen Solutions, IncNephropath

In-app purchases

None

MedXCom for Physicians

No in-app purchases

None

Arkana Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MedXCom for Physicians free?
MedXCom for Physicians is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arkana Connect free?
Arkana Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MedXCom for Physicians or Arkana Connect have ads?
Neither MedXCom for Physicians nor Arkana Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MedXCom for Physicians or Arkana Connect?
MedXCom for Physicians ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arkana Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, MedXCom for Physicians was updated on October 12, 2026 and Arkana Connect on October 30, 2026.

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