Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) vs SimplePractice for Clinicians
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Schedule management
- Patient record access
- Secure messaging
- Document management
- Clinical note creation
- Billing analytics
- E-prescribing
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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.
SimplePractice for Clinicians
Manage your practice on the go with intuitive tools for scheduling, client management, and administrative tasks. This HIPAA-compliant app offers a streamlined experience for clinicians to connect with clients, manage appointments, and access client information securely from their mobile devices.
- Client scheduling and management
- HIPAA-compliant security
- Session note writing
- Document sharing and uploading
- Secure messaging
- Invoice and payment processing
- Optimized mobile interface
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SimplePractice for Clinicians app puts scheduling, client management, and admin tools at your fingertips - so you can focus on what matters most. The app provides a smoother, faster, and more intuitive way to manage your practice and connect with clients anytime, anywhere. What’s new: - Optimized for the way you work: Work effortlessly across your iPhone and iPad with an optimized interface designed for a smooth, flexible workflow. - Streamlined calendar experience: Quickly access your client’s complete history of past appointments and notes right from your calendar. Use new filters and layout options to customize your view, and easily see other clinician’s availability within your practice. - Enhanced Client Profiles: Quickly review intake forms, appointment details, outstanding balances, and uploaded documents—so you’re always prepared for your next session. - Instant data sync: Updates sync instantly between mobile and web so you can seamlessly transition between devices. With this app, you can: - Protect your data with HIPAA-compliant security - Manage your schedule on the go - Write and review session notes - Share and upload documents - Send secure messages - Process invoices and payments Security features include: - 100% HIPAA compliance - Biometric access - In-app passcode protection - Bank-level data encryption This is a companion app for SimplePractice's cloud-based practice management software. A SimplePractice account is required to use the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SimplePractice for Clinicians at 4.7 against Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)'s 1.8. SimplePractice for Clinicians also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (34K vs 238). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimplePractice for Clinicians holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplePractice for Clinicians has 34K ratings behind it against 238, 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 29% of SimplePractice for Clinicians's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) | SimplePractice for Clinicians |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (238 ratings) | 4.7 (34K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.3% of reviews | 28.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 238 | 34K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tebra Technologies, Inc. | SimplePractice, LLC. |
Customer experience
Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)
SimplePractice for Clinicians
User reviews
Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)
From 238 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for basic functions
- 📱 Convenient mobile access
- 🗓 Helpful for checking schedule
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable app functionality
- 🔒 Login issues and security problems
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 💰 Expensive for limited features
SimplePractice for Clinicians
From 34K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient mobile app
- 📝 Helpful note-taking features
- 💳 Efficient billing and payment processing
- 🗓️ Useful scheduling and calendar integration
- 🔒 Secure client portal
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app updates causing crashes and freezes
- 📱 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 🕰️ Confusing calendar and scheduling interface
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing certain features and reports
- 🔊 Poor video/audio quality for telehealth
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
SimplePractice for Clinicians
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent behavior when syncing appointments
- Unreliable push notifications and reminders
- Issues with insurance billing and payment tracking
- Problems accessing client documents and files on mobile
Requested features
5 requests- iPad app support
- Ability to edit invoices and payments
- More customization options for client portal
- Improved calendar view and scheduling functionality
- Better integration with other productivity apps
In-app purchases
Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo)
No in-app purchases
SimplePractice for Clinicians
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tebra EHR, PM, Billing (Kareo) free?
Is SimplePractice for Clinicians free?
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