Comparison

CareNotes vs PerioMaxer

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

Head to head
About

CareNotes

Empower healthcare providers to capture crucial clinical details on the go, liberating them from desk-bound workflows. This mobile app offers seamless, on-the-go note-taking, ensuring no detail is missed during a busy day. It integrates voice input and aims to safeguard against malpractice through thorough documentation.

Highlights
  • On-the-go clinical note-taking
  • Automatic progress saving
  • Voice note integration
  • Safeguards against malpractice
  • Seamless workflow enhancement
Features
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Embark on a transformative healthcare journey with CareNotes, where we revolutionize the clinical note-writing experience. Our mission is crystal clear: to liberate healthcare providers from the traditional desk-bound workflow, empowering doctors to go mobile and capture crucial details on the go. With CareNotes, doctors can break free from the desk, ensuring they never miss a beat, even in the midst of a hectic day. Say goodbye to the limitations of desktops and hello to a new era of seamless, on-the-go note-taking that ensures no detail is left behind. In a world where healthcare software lags behind, CareNotes steps in to fill the void on your constant companion – your phone. Experience the convenience of having a powerful, user-friendly tool at your fingertips throughout the day, a rarity in the healthcare software landscape. Join us in reshaping the way you work, enhancing your workflow, and making every moment count. At CareNotes, we are committed to continuous improvement. Developed by a co-founder who is a working dentist in a bustling New York City group practice, alongside a co-founder who is an AI scientist at Amazon, our app is designed with a deep understanding of the challenges healthcare professionals face. The founding dentist, driven by the necessity to overcome challenges he himself encountered, created this software to address the specific problems he experienced in his practice. This unique collaboration ensures that CareNotes not only meets but exceeds the expectations of those navigating the demands of both clinical practice and technology. We value your feedback and are excited to share that many more exciting features are on the horizon. As we listen to your needs and suggestions, we will keep evolving to make your day easier and ultimately help you care for more patients. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare. Download CareNotes now and liberate your practice from the confines of a stationary workstation! ****** Mobile Note-Taking, Anytime, Anywhere ****** With CareNotes, take clinical notes on the go, freeing you from the restrictions of work computers. Our innovative system automatically saves your progress, allowing you to seamlessly continue your work on your phone, even amid interruptions. ****** Voice Function for Quick Input ****** Integrate voice notes into your workflow, enabling you to capture crucial information between patient encounters. Say goodbye to the risk of forgetting essential details until the end of a busy day. ****** Safeguard Against Malpractice ****** CareNotes recognizes the importance of detailed and accurate notes in healthcare documentation. Our app plays a significant role in safeguarding against potential malpractice cases, ensuring your documentation is thorough and reliable. ****** Social Support (Coming Soon) ****** CareNotes goes beyond note-taking efficiency – it fosters a dynamic community where healthcare providers share experiences, insights, and clinical note templates. Join this vibrant ecosystem to connect, learn, and support your peers, lightening the workload for everyone. ****** Join the CareNotes Community ****** Embark on a dual-fold mission with us – streamline your workflows for a healthier work-life balance and become part of a thriving community where healthcare professionals connect, learn, and support each other. CareNotes isn't just a tool; it's a holistic ecosystem uplifting the entire healthcare community, one shared note and supportive interaction at a time. Download CareNotes now and revolutionize your healthcare experience! ToS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Website: carenotes.ai Email: info@cnotes.ai

About

PerioMaxer

This voice-powered tool allows dental professionals to efficiently chart periodontal data hands-free. It offers comprehensive coverage, secure on-device storage, and quick manual entry options. Generate printable PDF reports and access integrated drug and ICD-10 indexes.

Highlights
  • Voice charting for periodontal data
  • Hands-free dictation of measurements
  • Smart filtering of dental commands
  • Full periodontal coverage
  • PDF export for reports
  • Integrated drug and ICD-10 indexes
  • Biometric and PIN protection
Features
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PerioMaxer is a voice-powered periodontal charting tool that lets dental professionals chart with their voice. KEY FEATURES • Voice charting — dictate probing depths, gingival margins, bleeding on probing, furcation, and mobility hands-free • Voice filtering helps distinguish dental commands from other speech • Full perio coverage — six sites per tooth, both arches, missing-tooth handling • Fast manual entry for when voice isn't ideal • PDF export for printable reports — you choose where they go • Built-in drug and ICD-10 indexes • Biometric + PIN protection • Encrypted on-device storage YOUR RECORDS AND CONNECTED FEATURES Standalone patient records and charts are stored on your device. Optional Office Link shares chart data with your connected office computer and uses online services for office access and connection setup. We and our service providers process setup usage, device, and security information. You can choose whether to share setup answers and can turn off connection diagnostics in Settings. Security checks operate separately from those sharing choices. You can contact support by email. See the Privacy Policy for details. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS PerioMaxer Pro is an auto-renewing subscription with a 1-week free trial. Choose the plan that fits you: • Monthly — $3.99 USD / month • 6 Months — $14.99 USD / 6 months ($2.50 / month) • Annual — $24.99 USD / year ($2.08 / month, save 48%) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew at the same price and duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://periomaxer.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://periomaxer.com/eula.html Questions? Contact: support@periomaxer.com

Screenshots

CareNotes4 screens
PerioMaxer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CareNotes at free with in-app purchases against PerioMaxer's subscription. CareNotes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (85 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. CareNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month and PerioMaxer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CareNotes against 5.0 for PerioMaxer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CareNotes has 85 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CareNotes ships an update every 3 days, PerioMaxer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CareNotes versus PerioMaxer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCareNotesPerioMaxer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (85 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCareNotes LLCMax Mendelson

Customer experience

CareNotes

All ratings85 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PerioMaxer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CareNotes

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (PMS Integration)$99.991 Month
  • Premium (PMS Integration)1 Month trial$99.991 Month
  • Premium (Multi-language)$719.991 Year
3 purchases

PerioMaxer

Subscriptions3
  • PerioMaxer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PerioMaxer Pro Semester7 Days trial$14.996 Months
  • PerioMaxer Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is CareNotes free?
CareNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PerioMaxer free?
PerioMaxer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CareNotes or PerioMaxer?
PerioMaxer is rated higher. CareNotes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while PerioMaxer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do CareNotes or PerioMaxer have ads?
Neither CareNotes nor PerioMaxer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CareNotes or PerioMaxer?
CareNotes ships an update every 3 days, and PerioMaxer every 2 weeks. Most recently, CareNotes was updated on October 15, 2026 and PerioMaxer on October 2, 2026.

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