Comparison

SOAP Notes vs Zanno

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

Head to head
About

SOAP Notes

This app helps healthcare professionals quickly and accurately record patient visit notes in the SOAP format. It offers features like customizable stamps, image drawing, and secure data management, all while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Highlights
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Customizable stamps for quick entries
  • Image drawing on body backgrounds
  • Attachable patient documents
  • Secure data syncing via iCloud
  • Encrypted PDF exports
Features
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SOAP Notes is a robust patient manager app that is specifically designed to allow for quick, accurate SOAP Notes for each patient's visit. SOAP Notes is ideal for any person who must manage detailed notes for each patient visit and needs an app that will enter the notes quickly, and accurately. Specifically, built with massage therapists and chiropractors in mind, but anyone needing to take SOAP format notes will benefit using SOAP Notes. Features: - HIPPA Compliant (Encrypted database, encrypted passcode, device syncing protected by SSL encryption, and stored, encrypted on iCloud) - Connection to the internet not required to use the app (some features, i.e. cloud syncing require a data connection) -100% customizable "stamps" that enter common phrases and sentences with one tap - Image Drawing - draw over 4 different body image backgrounds to add supplemental information to the visit note. - Custom patient fields - enter the information that you need for every patient - Keep all patient documents in one place. Attachable documents for patient (png, pdf, txt, rtf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, numbers, and pages files supported.) - Sync data between devices using your iCloud account - Encrypted (optional) pdf exports with patient and/or visit information for easy billing and record keeping - Record important patient information (address, phone, email, marital status, occupation, emergency contact information, insurance provider/expiration) - password protected (must enter passcode every time the app is opened) - Mass email all patients feature. (All patients are BCC'd to ensure patient privacy) - Contact patient via email or phone directly in the app --- SOAP Notes requires a subscription to save new data. Data created will always be available, regardless of subscription status. -- SOAP Notes Basic Subscription includes: * Unlimited patients and visits * Unlimited devices * Unlimited data syncing (devices must be using the same Apple ID) * Regular updates and additional new functionality and features at no extra cost * Prompt customer service direct from the developers Subscription options include $9.99/mo, $26.99/qtr or $99.99/yr Price may vary by location -- Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription on the support page in SOAP Notes or in the App Store app under Account Settings for your Apple ID. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period for the same price unless notified otherwise. Changing your subscription during a trial will forfeit any remaining trial time. Data and privacy policy: https://www.eclectic-dna.com/iOS_Apps/soapnotes_privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.eclectic-dna.com/iOS_Apps/soapnotes_tos.html

About

Zanno

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UM NOVO JEITO DE GERAR LAUDOS. MAIS INTELIGENTE, RÁPIDO E SEGURO, SEM PERDA DE TEMPO!

Screenshots

SOAP Notes4 screens
Zanno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zanno at none against SOAP Notes's 3. SOAP Notes's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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. SOAP Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Zanno asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOAP Notes ships an update fortnightly, Zanno every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SOAP Notes versus Zanno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOAP NotesZanno
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (389 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings389 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEclectic DNA, LLCCristiano Bolla Fernandes

Bugs and requests

SOAP Notes

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Data sync issues between devices
  • Inability to delete or edit documents
  • Unreliable backup and restore functionality
  • Compatibility problems with iOS updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add intake forms
  • Ability to add client alerts (allergies, conditions, etc.)
  • Improve export/backup options
  • Expand drawing capabilities
  • Integrate with other practice management tools
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  • Make app compatible with MacBooks

Zanno

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SOAP Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Soap Notes Basic Service7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Soap Notes Basic Service7 Days trial$26.993 Months
  • Soap Notes Basic Service7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Zanno

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOAP Notes free?
SOAP Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zanno free?
Zanno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SOAP Notes or Zanno have ads?
Neither SOAP Notes nor Zanno shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SOAP Notes or Zanno?
SOAP Notes ships an update fortnightly, and Zanno every 13 months. Most recently, SOAP Notes was updated on September 23, 2026 and Zanno on May 16, 2026.

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