Comparison

Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) vs DocVilla

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

Head to head
About

Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)

This integrated platform offers comprehensive tools for independent medical practices to manage schedules, patient records, and billing from a mobile device. It provides secure communication, document management, and clinical note-taking capabilities, enhancing practice efficiency and patient engagement.

Highlights
  • Schedule management
  • Patient record access
  • Secure messaging
  • Document management
  • Clinical note creation
  • Billing analytics
  • E-prescribing
Features
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Tebra is the first and only complete and fully integrated platform designed for the unique needs of independent practices. Tebra Mobile for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch is the mobile companion to the platform. It helps you run a more efficient and profitable practice all from your mobile device. You can now truly engage with patients while accessing every part of your practice instantly and seamlessly. A single login gives you access to your Tebra Clinical (EHR), Tebra Billing (PM) or Tebra Managed Billing (RCM) modules. Now you have the power to care for patients and monitor the health of your practice right at your fingertips. With Tebra Mobile you can: • Access and update your schedule: add and edit appointments, schedule for single or multiple providers, and manage multiple locations. • Manage all of your patients: add new and search for patients, review patient records, and view demographics. • Communicate with your entire office: send and receive secure messages to your biller, patients and employees. Reference patients and attach documents to your messages. • Manage all of your documents: view, capture and upload documents and annotate images. • Get started in minutes by using our quick diagnosis and procedure code importer. For Tebra Clinical (EHR) users: • Create clinical notes using shortcuts, free text, and templates • View and document medications, vitals, patient history, immunizations, and more • E-prescribe medications and order, review, and sign off labs • Create and manage superbills (ICD-10 ready) For Tebra Billing (PM) users: • View, manage, and capture charges submitted to your biller • Review your practice's financial health with billing analytics • Receive and review subscribed reports • Quickly enter patient data and see account alerts For Tebra Managed Billing (RCM) users: • View and capture charges • Receive and review subscribed reports • Quickly enter patient data and see account alerts With Apple Watch you can: • Manage your schedule, get reminders for upcoming appointments • View, send, and reply to secure messages • See your progress throughout the day The Tebra Platform is secure, HIPAA compliant, ICD-10 ready and includes a Meaningful Use Stage 2 certified EHR.

About

DocVilla

Manage your healthcare appointments and communicate with your doctor. Securely message your physician, view appointment details, and upload necessary documents directly from your device for convenient health management.

Highlights
  • Manage appointments
  • View appointment details
  • Secure doctor messaging
  • Upload documents
  • Healthcare management
Features
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The patient app is designed to help you manage your healthcare effectively. It allows you to stay on track with your upcoming appointments, view detailed information about each appointment, message your doctor securely, and upload any necessary documents directly from your phone. This comprehensive tool ensures you have everything you need to manage your health care conveniently and securely

Screenshots

Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)4 screens
DocVilla3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DocVilla at 50% against Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)'s 4%. DocVilla also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.8) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)'s advantage is ratings volume (250 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

DocVilla holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) has 250 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of DocVilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) ships an update every 3 weeks, DocVilla monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) versus DocVilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)DocVilla
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (250 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings250 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTebra Technologies, Inc.PS3G Inc.

Customer experience

Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)

All ratings250 ratings
Positive16.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive4.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative88.3%

DocVilla

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Calendar and schedule not syncing properly
  • Inability to log in or frequent log outs
  • App crashing when trying to access patient data
  • Prescription sending not working as expected
  • Inconsistent app performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve calendar and scheduling features
  • Add ability to create and sign notes
  • Enable prescription refilling from app
  • Enhance document upload and management
  • Provide better integration with desktop version

DocVilla

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)

No in-app purchases

None

DocVilla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) free?
Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocVilla free?
DocVilla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) or DocVilla?
DocVilla is rated higher. Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) averages 1.8 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while DocVilla averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) or DocVilla have ads?
Neither Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) nor DocVilla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) or DocVilla?
Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) ships an update every 3 weeks, and DocVilla monthly. Most recently, Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) was updated on November 6, 2026 and DocVilla on November 2, 2026.

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