Comparison

AQuity Notes vs DocUpdate

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

Head to head
About

AQuity Notes

Features
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AQuity Notes allow physicians to manage their patient encounter documentation. Physicians can view the status of the patient encounter from the Reports page. Once the patient encounter report is available, Physicians have the functions to view, edit, and e-sign the report. Physicians also have the capability to check appointments and capture the voice.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

AQuity Notes4 screens
DocUpdate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AQuity Notes at none against DocUpdate's shown. AQuity Notes also leads on iOS requirement (8 vs 15.6). DocUpdate's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#185 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AQuity Notes ships an update every 2 months, DocUpdate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
AQuity Notes versus DocUpdate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAQuity NotesDocUpdate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAquity Solutions, LLCDocupdate

Bugs and requests

AQuity Notes

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

None

AQuity Notes

No in-app purchases

None

DocUpdate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AQuity Notes free?
AQuity Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocUpdate free?
DocUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AQuity Notes or DocUpdate have ads?
DocUpdate shows ads; AQuity Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, AQuity Notes or DocUpdate?
AQuity Notes ships an update every 2 months, and DocUpdate every 11 days. Most recently, AQuity Notes was updated on October 3, 2026 and DocUpdate on October 12, 2026.

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