Comparison

DocPager vs OPTIMIZER Patient App

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

Head to head
About

DocPager

This app offers a modern replacement for traditional pagers, providing real-time tracking of messages, enhanced reliability, and secure, encrypted communication. It allows users to see when pages are sent, received, and read, and can utilize both cellular and WiFi networks for connectivity.

Highlights
  • Real-time page tracking (sent, received, read)
  • Enhanced reliability over pagers/text
  • Encrypted messages for patient privacy
  • Cellular and WiFi network support
  • Web portal for sending pages
  • 30-day free subscription trial
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DocPager is a next generation paging solution designed to replace a physician's pager. In addition to removing the need to carry two devices, DocPager provides the following key features: 1) Real-time tracking of when pages are sent, received and read 2) Greater reliability than a pager or text messaging 3) Encrypted messages for patient privacy 4) A 30 day free subscription for all new subscribers followed by a low monthly or annual rate which is less than the cost of most pager service fees DocPager closes the communication loop so that you never have to wonder if a page was received. When sending a page with DocPager, you can easily see when it was sent, received and read. Pages can be sent using the DocPager iPhone app or from any computer with an internet connection by going to www.docpager.com. DocPager is designed for greater reliability than a pager or cell phone, allowing pages to be routed through either cellular or WiFi networks. In areas such as large buildings where reliable cellular network signals are lacking but a WiFi network is available, the app will automatically switch to the WiFi network as long as it has been configured on the iPhone. DocPager is designed for security by using SSL encryption technology to protect all message content to and from our secure firewall protected servers. Additionally, if Passcode Lock is enabled on your iPhone, the page content on the iPhone is stored in an encrypted database. These security measures are provided to address patient privacy and confidentiality concerns such as HIPAA that are required for medical use. The DocPager Team believes that once you try DocPager, you won't want to go back to an old-fashioned pager. Therefore, we provide a 30 day free subscription to all new subscribers. DocPager provides both monthly and annual subscriptions for substantially less than the cost of most traditional paging services. The DocPager Team envisioned a system where a smart phone could take the place of a pager while revolutionizing the experience of sending a page. Designed for reliability, security, and performance, DocPager provides real-time tracking to see when pages are sent, received, and read, works on both cellular and WiFi networks, and uses encryption for security for all pages. It does all this with one less device to carry and for substantially less than the cost of old-fashioned pager technology.

About

OPTIMIZER Patient App

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OPTIMIZER Patient App Patients with Impulse Dynamics’ OPTIMIZER CCM® devices supported by the OPTIhome Remote Patient Monitoring System can download this app for free to receive information about their device, notifications from the OPTIhome system, and to respond to health surveys issued by their physicians. The OPTIMIZER Patient App may also be installed on an authorized caregiver’s mobile device to provide redundant notifications. The OPTIMIZER Patient App serves the following functions: Provides information about your implanted OPTIMIZER device. As such, it can serve as an “Electronic Medical Device Identification Card.” Note: The information about your implanted device displayed in the OPTIMIZER Patient App does not replace the printed Implanted Medical Device Identification Card given to you when you were implanted with an OPTIMIZER device. Provides a means of sending notifications to you, including the functionality to require you and/or your caregiver to acknowledge a notification, which would log the corresponding update of acknowledgement on the Healthcare Provider’s Portal. The notifications displayed through the OPTIMIZER Patient App may also be sent by the OPTIhome Remote Patient Monitoring Service to you via text, phone call, and/or email. WARNING: All alert notifications sent out by the OPTIhome Remote Patient Monitoring Service to you or your Caregiver via the OPTIMIZER Patient App are secondary to the alert notifications provided by your GUARDIO Charger and should not be used as the primary source of alert notifications. Provides a means for you to respond to the Health Survey Questionnaire. The OPTIMIZER Patient App cannot transfer data or program your implantable device in any way. Note: The requirements for your phone and OS version may change over time. You may need to update, or replace, your phone and OS to use the App. DISCLAIMER: This application is intended to support individuals with an implanted OPTIMIZER device who are enrolled in the OPTIhome Remote Patient Monitoring System ONLY. Individuals should speak to a doctor prior to installing the application to see if they qualify. For installation and operating instructions, please consult the Remote Patient Monitoring System Patient’s Manual provided by your doctor or Impulse Dynamics representative when you were enrolled in the OPTIhome Remote Patient Monitoring System.

Screenshots

DocPager4 screens
OPTIMIZER Patient App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OPTIMIZER Patient App at none against DocPager's 2. 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. DocPager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OPTIMIZER Patient App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DocPager versus OPTIMIZER Patient App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocPagerOPTIMIZER Patient App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 26 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHangar C117, LLCImpulse Dynamics (USA), Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DocPager

One-time2
  • DocPager 1 Month Subscription$9.99
  • DocPager 1 Year Subscription$99.99
None

OPTIMIZER Patient App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DocPager free?
DocPager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OPTIMIZER Patient App free?
OPTIMIZER Patient App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DocPager or OPTIMIZER Patient App have ads?
Neither DocPager nor OPTIMIZER Patient App shows ads.

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