Comparison

EyeLog vs DocMate

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

Head to head
About

EyeLog

This iPhone app allows members of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) to access the EyeLogbook online site. All interactions are secured via an SSL connection. Membership in the college is required to use the app and website.

Highlights
  • Secure SSL connection
  • Access to EyeLogbook online site
  • iPhone and iPod compatible
  • Requires Royal College membership
Features
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This iPhone App enables users to interact with the EyeLogbook online site. The site is run by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK), and users of the website and this app must be members of the college. Please contact the college directly if you are interested in becoming a member. All connections are via a secure (SSL) connection.

About

DocMate

This app helps UK foundation doctors organize their professional portfolio throughout the year. It allows for quick logging of activities, tracking progress against ARCP requirements, and mapping entries to specific domains. Stay organized and reduce ARCP stress with this mobile companion.

Highlights
  • Track ARCP progress
  • Log activities in seconds
  • Organize entries by date and priority
  • Map entries to FPCs
  • See personalized reminders
  • Track teaching hours
Features
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ARCP is easier when you can see your whole year's progress at a glance. DocMate is the mobile companion for UK foundation doctors who want to keep their portfolio organised throughout the year. Log activities in seconds while they are still fresh, then write them up properly in your ePortfolio later when you have the time. DocMate also helps you organise entries by date, priority, and whether they need a signature or mapping. SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Track progress against FY1 or FY2 ARCP requirements - Work through a clear, live checklist as you go - See personalised reminders showing which activities require your attention - Track your teaching hours in one place - Track your FPC coverage across all 13 domains - View your logging consistency month by month - Enable notifications so you know what to chase next LOG ENTRIES IN SECONDS - Only one field required: choose an activity type and save - Date and rotation are auto-filled - Add more details such as supervisor name or a short descriptor, if you wish - Log SLEs, reflections, teaching, QIPs, procedures and more - Map entries to FPCs before bringing your ePortfolio up to speed - Flag evidence still awaiting a signature or mapping MADE FOR FOUNDATION TRAINING Whether you are starting F1, halfway through F2, or just have some catching up to do, DocMate helps you stay organised and keep the full year in view - so ARCP does not become a stressor in June. DOCMATE PRO Your first 15 completed entries or ticked-off requirements are free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited entries, PDF export, custom entry types, all notification types including custom repeating notifications, eight colour themes and priority support. Monthly, three-month and annual plans are available. Cancel anytime. DocMate is an independent app built by a UK foundation doctor. It is not affiliated with the NHS, the UK Foundation Programme, or any ePortfolio provider. DocMate does not connect to or ask for your ePortfolio login details. Never enter patient-identifiable information into DocMate. Learn more: https://www.docmateapp.com Privacy policy: https://www.docmateapp.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.docmateapp.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

EyeLog4 screens
DocMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DocMate at every 4 days against EyeLog's every 2 months. DocMate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). EyeLog's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeLog ships an update every 2 months, DocMate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EyeLog versus DocMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeLogDocMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy SimpsonDocMate Ltd

Customer experience

EyeLog

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

DocMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EyeLog

No in-app purchases

None

DocMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EyeLog free?
EyeLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocMate free?
DocMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EyeLog or DocMate have ads?
Neither EyeLog nor DocMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeLog or DocMate?
EyeLog ships an update every 2 months, and DocMate every 4 days. Most recently, EyeLog was updated on October 2, 2026 and DocMate on October 4, 2026.

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