# DocUpdate vs eScribe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eScribe at 100% against DocUpdate's 61%. eScribe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). DocUpdate's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 6) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

eScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DocUpdate has 2.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of DocUpdate's written reviews are positive against 100% of eScribe's.

DocUpdate ships an update fortnightly, eScribe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DocUpdate | eScribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docupdate/id6478404244/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escribe-provider-portal/id6550891216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Docupdate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732716803) | [Farley's Healthcare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770362886) |

## What reviewers say

### DocUpdate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docupdate/id6478404244)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Medical (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile prescribing
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Streamlined workflow
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 🚀 Reliable prescription delivery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent prescription delivery
- 🐛 Unreliable call-in backup
- 🐛 Registration/verification issues
- 🐛 Limited pharmacy coverage
- 🐛 Poor communication with pharmacies

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### eScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escribe-provider-portal/id6550891216)

This application helps medical providers streamline their documentation workflow for electronic medical records. It offers quick access to daily visits and uses smart forms to significantly speed up documentation, integrating seamlessly with existing EMR systems.

**Highlights:** Quickly find today's visits, Document 78% faster with Smart Forms, Effortlessly syncs with EMR, Intuitive dashboard, Streamline documentation workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DocUpdate free?

DocUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is eScribe free?

eScribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DocUpdate or eScribe?

eScribe is rated higher. DocUpdate averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while eScribe averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do DocUpdate or eScribe have ads?

DocUpdate shows ads; eScribe does not.

### Which is updated more often, DocUpdate or eScribe?

DocUpdate ships an update fortnightly, and eScribe every 5 days. Most recently, DocUpdate was updated on September 26, 2026 and eScribe on August 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*