Comparison

DocPager vs Physician Application

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

Physician Application

Features
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As the physician recruitment industry evolves, PracticeMatch continues to innovate with new solutions for matching physicians and employers. Designed specifically for busy residents, fellows, practicing physicians and advanced practitioners, the PracticeMatch for Physicians app provides a mobile, efficient, cost-free way to search for employment opportunities at medical facilities across the country.

Screenshots

DocPager4 screens
Physician Application4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Physician Application at none against DocPager's 2. DocPager's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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. Physician Application asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DocPager versus Physician Application: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocPagerPhysician Application
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, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHangar C117, LLCPracticeMatch

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DocPager

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

Physician Application

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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