SSTear vs DocUpdate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSTear
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The SSTear trafficking app pin points helpful identifiers to look for when seeing patients. Includes access to a resource toolkit with valuable information, a registry tool for reporting purposes, a resource locator with notes and favorite functionality, an interactive quiz to test your knowledge and included video content.
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 chart position: DocUpdate at #183 against SSTear's unranked. DocUpdate also leads on device support. SSTear's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price 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.
| Parameter | SSTear | 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 | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #183 — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | American Academy of Dermatology | Docupdate |
Bugs and requests
SSTear
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
SSTear
No in-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
