# SOAP Notes vs ScribeMD

The clearest difference is monetization model: ScribeMD at free with in-app purchases against SOAP Notes's subscription. ScribeMD also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 56%). SOAP Notes's advantage is ratings volume (392 vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SOAP Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ScribeMD sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SOAP Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SOAP Notes has 392 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of SOAP Notes's written reviews are positive against 67% of ScribeMD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOAP Notes | ScribeMD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soap-notes/id514417040/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribemd-ai-medical-scribe/id6467048275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eclectic DNA, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/339486526) | [EE DOJO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708097539) |

## What reviewers say

### SOAP Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soap-notes/id514417040)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Medical (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soap Notes Basic Service | $9.99 | per month |
| Soap Notes Basic Service | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| Soap Notes Basic Service | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 💡 Customizable stamps
- 🔒 Secure and backed up
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes disappearing or getting lost
- 🔒 Forced subscription model without warning
- 👎 Poor customer support and lack of communication
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 👎 Unexpected changes to business model

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add intake forms
- Ability to add client alerts (allergies, conditions, etc.)
- Improve export/backup options
- Expand drawing capabilities
- Integrate with other practice management tools


### ScribeMD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribemd-ai-medical-scribe/id6467048275)

This AI-powered medical assistant helps healthcare professionals by transcribing and summarizing patient encounters. It aims to reduce administrative burdens, allowing doctors to focus more on patient care. The platform utilizes a specialized language model for high accuracy and speed.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Automated summarization, Efficient note-taking, Customized LLM for healthcare, High accuracy rate (98%), Fast response time (0.2 seconds)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScribeMD: Starter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription - Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| ScribeMD: Starter Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium | $119.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription | $299.00 | per year |
| Semiannual Premium | $649.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SOAP Notes free?

SOAP Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScribeMD free?

ScribeMD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SOAP Notes or ScribeMD?

SOAP Notes is rated higher. SOAP Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while ScribeMD averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do SOAP Notes or ScribeMD have ads?

Neither SOAP Notes nor ScribeMD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SOAP Notes or ScribeMD?

SOAP Notes ships an update fortnightly, and ScribeMD fortnightly. Most recently, SOAP Notes was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScribeMD on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*