Comparison

YAPI vs eClipboard 24

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

Head to head
About

YAPI

This application streamlines dental practice workflows to enhance patient experiences. It provides instant access to patient information, facilitates communication, and manages patient flow for improved efficiency.

Highlights
  • Patient information access
  • Workflow improvement
  • Intra-office communication
  • Patient flow management
  • Paperless office solutions
  • Real-time patient communication
Features
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YAPI helps dentist create remarkable patient experiences by maximizing each patient encounter through improved efficiency and workflow. This innovative app enables dental teams to instantly access, visualize and share relevant patient information at a glance and take immediate action when action is required. YAPI is integrated with most practice management software and offers useful tools such as Intra-Office Communication, Patient Flow Management, Paperless Office Solutions, Ubiquitous Huddle, Patient Real-Time Communication, and much more. Requires version 1.3.x or higher of YAPI Service.

About

eClipboard 24

Streamline patient check-in and form completion with a digital solution. Patients can confirm their identity, fill out necessary documents, and even take a photo for their record. It integrates seamlessly with practice management software for an efficient workflow.

Highlights
  • Patient self-check-in
  • Digital patient forms
  • Automated form generation
  • Patient photo capture
  • Treatment plan presentation and signing
  • Virtual waiting room integration
Features
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Improve practice flow and patient experience using the eClipboard app from Open Dental Software. The app provides a self-service option for patients to check-in and complete patient forms on a device provided by your practice. Patient self-check-in + Patients identify themselves by name, birth date, and appointment time + Patient appointment status is updated to "Arrived" and patients are moved into the virtual waiting room within Open Dental Patient forms + Patient forms are generated and sent to the device once a patient has confirmed their identity and appointment time + Specific forms are generated for the patient based on rules set by the office, automating the process and ensuring necessary forms are completed + Form data is imported into the software and becomes part of the patient record + Easy, simple interface ensures patients can fill out the necessary information quickly and easily Patient picture + If enabled by the office, the patient can take their own photo through the app, which will be used as their patient photo in the software Treatment Plan Presentation + Use QR code scan feature to present Treatment Plans out of the software and have the patient sign their acceptance on-screen

Screenshots

eClipboard 244 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eClipboard 24 at 4.3 against YAPI's 4.0. eClipboard 24 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eClipboard 24 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YAPI ships an update every 6 weeks, eClipboard 24 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
YAPI versus eClipboard 24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYAPIeClipboard 24
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (7 ratings)4.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB421 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYapi, Inc.Open Dental Software Inc

Customer experience

YAPI

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

eClipboard 24

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

YAPI

No in-app purchases

None

eClipboard 24

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YAPI free?
YAPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eClipboard 24 free?
eClipboard 24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YAPI or eClipboard 24?
eClipboard 24 is rated higher. YAPI averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while eClipboard 24 averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.
Do YAPI or eClipboard 24 have ads?
Neither YAPI nor eClipboard 24 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YAPI or eClipboard 24?
YAPI ships an update every 6 weeks, and eClipboard 24 monthly. Most recently, YAPI was updated on October 4, 2026 and eClipboard 24 on September 25, 2026.

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