DocUpdate vs Now Medical
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Now Medical
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Now Medical is a free online service dedicated to simplifying the process of finding and booking medical appointments with top providers worldwide. Our platform allows you to search for medical professionals who accept your insurance, read verified patient reviews, and book appointments instantly online or via our mobile apps. Simply enter your location and insurance information, and Now Medical will display available appointments with top-rated medical providers. Our mission is to empower patients to choose the best healthcare professionals, making the healthcare experience more transparent through our extensive marketplace and robust database of patient reviews. Founded in Beverly Hills, California, by a team of healthcare insiders, Now Medical aims to improve outdated practices in the healthcare industry. Today, millions trust us to find top-rated medical providers and make informed healthcare decisions. Join the millions using Now Medical to find better medical providers worldwide. Search for a provider today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: DocUpdate at #196 against Now Medical's unranked. DocUpdate also leads on device support. Now Medical's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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 | DocUpdate | Now Medical |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Docupdate | Now Medical, Inc. |
Bugs and 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
Now Medical
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DocUpdate
No in-app purchases
Now Medical
No in-app purchases
