BookMD for Doctors vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BookMD for Doctors
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BookMD is committed to helping patients to get an appointment with the best doctor for them in just a few clicks. We make finding the best doctor easy, yet informative and tenable. You can search your local area or an area of your choice and filter the results based on insurance coverage, reviews and other important items. BookMD also helps you schedule last minute and immediate appointments, so you can get the help you need when you need it. - Fill time slot vacancies - Booking calendar with reminders - Patient cards with notes - Private account for your office staff - Management for multiple offices - Connect with other doctors - Refer patients to doctors in your network - Chat with doctors and patients
DocUpdate
This app provides busy clinicians with mobile-first tools to streamline their workflow. It offers free e-prescribing to numerous pharmacies, patient communication features including a medical translator, and access to a concierge service for pharmaceutical company interactions.
- Free e-prescribing to 65,000+ pharmacies
- DocUpdate Concierge for sample requests
- Medical translator in 20+ languages
- Patient communication tools
- Mobile-first tools for busy clinicians
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DocUpdate is a free e-prescribing app building mobile-first tools for today's busy clinicians. We help physicians, nurse practitioners, and PAs get more done in less time. From e-prescribing and patient communication, to connecting with reps and manufacturers, our tools are designed for real-world workflows, whether you're in the clinic, rounding, or on the go. What you can do with DocUpdate: • E-prescribe to 65,000+ pharmacies nationwide. 100% free. • Access DocUpdate Concierge, your assistant for requesting samples, rep visits, and other support directly from pharmaceutical companies. • Communicate clearly with patients using our medical translator in 20+ languages Download DocUpdate now to access all these features and more right from your phone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BookMD for Doctors at none against DocUpdate's shown. BookMD for Doctors also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). DocUpdate's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BookMD for Doctors ships an update monthly, DocUpdate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BookMD for Doctors | DocUpdate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #196 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BookMD, INC | Docupdate |
Bugs and requests
BookMD for Doctors
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
DocUpdate
Reported bugs
4 issues- Registration process fails for some users
- Prescriptions not reaching pharmacies as expected
- Inability to prescribe to certain pharmacies or areas
- App crashes or freezes during use
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize prescription quantities
- Support for veterinarians and other non-physician prescribers
- Improved pharmacy search functionality
- Prescription database/formulary integration
- Ability to document prescription notes
In-app purchases
BookMD for Doctors
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases









